Where the rain has fallen in 2024
Southern NSW is in the seasonal box seat but South Australia and Victoria are feeling the effects of a lack of crucial autumn rain. See where the rain has and hasn’t fallen.
Weather and climate
King Island rain ‘lifts spirits’
King Island farmers have recorded more than 20 millimetres of rain, their best result in eight months, while Victorian farmers continue urea spraying.
Widespread rain forecast in ‘good news’ for farmers
Western Victoria has had the driest four months on record, official rainfall records show, but rain predicted this week could begin to turn the tide. See where rain is expected.
Southwest Victoria now drier than the Nullarbor
Usually emerald and fertile, southwest Victoria is now drier than the Nullarbor after an arid autumn. See how rainfall figures compare against Victoria’s Western District.
Farmers holding out for heavy rain
Dry times are taking hold at a crucial time when some farmers desperately need rain, while concerns rise about fast declining soil temperatures.
Livestock and grain prices rebound after rain
Northern NSW and Queensland have received rainfall with triple-digit totals in the past week, while other parts of the country await the autumn break.
300mm of rain a blessing and a curse
Heavy rainfall in northern NSW and Queensland has been a mixed bag for farmers, topping up soil moisture for some, but stalling cotton picking for others.
Farmers prepare for autumn deluge
Some farmers are expecting to empty up to 100mm of rain out of the gauge in the next couple of days. See the latest outlook.
Season update: How are farmers tracking?
An analysis of rainfall figures shows most districts have failed to record 25mm of rain in the past two months, as cropping producers prepare for planting.
Weather’s mixed bag for Victoria and Western Australia
Large parts of Victoria and southern NSW are in for a reprieve from the recent hot spell, while parts of Western Australia received more than 200mm of rain in 72 hours.
Drier autumn expected for most of Victoria
The Bureau has tipped drier conditions across the majority of the state in their long-range forecast for autumn, but one region is expected to fare better.
La Nina odds on favourite in US climate forecast
The odds of La Nina conditions returning to Australia are increasing, according to a US agency, but the BOM says it is “too soon” to make that forecast for 2024.
Northern rain fuels market hope
Livestock markets could be the beneficiary of big rain forecasts across parts of northern Australia, as parts of the southeast have one of their wettest starts to a year on record.
Where have the 40C days gone?
Parts of southeast Australia have not recorded a day over 40C in more than three years. See how each centre compares with the past decade.
More ‘welcome’ summer rain sweeps Victoria
Some parts of the state have recorded more than an inch of rain overnight, helping fuel an abundance of green feed. Here’s where the rain fell.
BOM defends El Nino forecast
The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its El Nino forecasting, citing record-breaking dry conditions in some parts of the country from August-October in 2023.
How record-breaking rainfall will shape the 2024 season
Amid the “the wettest drought on record” livestock producers and grain growers are reassessing how they will tackle the new season. See the latest.
‘Emotionally and physically taking a toll’
Flooding has hit several Victorian towns for the second time in just 15 months, as some regions record six months of rain in a week.
BOM delivers more than $100m in value to Aus ag
The Bureau of Meteorology reports it has added more than $100 million in economic value to the agriculture sector in the past financial year.
What El Nino? Where the rain did and didn’t fall during 2023
Swathes of eastern Australia have defied a drier El Nino weather phenomenon to post a wetter-than-average 2023. See which regions topped the rainfall charts.
Where the rain fell across Australia this year
It was a tale of mixed fortunes across the nation in what was a drier than average year for most. Compare towns in our searchable list.
Sweeping rain ends record dry spell
Some parts of far East Gippsland have recorded more than 300mm of rain in a week, following drought-like conditions for much of the year.
Record-breaking rains pound Vic-NSW border
Huge amounts of rain continue to fall across the Victoria-NSW border region following an extended dry spell. See where has received the most.
Heavy rain threatens crop quality but set to boost pastures
Storms have dumped untimely rain for some and a “morale boost” for others in Victoria, NSW and SA. See all the latest rainfall figures.
High winter temperatures bring cropping risk
Maximum mean temperatures were 1C to 2C above average in July as an El Nino season looms.
Wet June creates ‘perfect season so far’
Farmers are ready for strong crops this year after widespread June rain made this season look “more like a La Nina than an El Nino”.
El Nino forecast costs ag dearly
Frustrations are boiling over for farmers after making decisions over El Nino fears, then receiving good rain.
El Nino fears dampened by ‘almost perfect’ rain
The winter weather is playing favourites with some regions missing out on early winter falls while others had an ideal drop.
Divided by rain: Victorian growers rejoice, northern growers wait
Some of Australia’s most valuable cropping regions are still waiting for rain, with little time left in the winter planting window.
Weather: Confidence drying up
It was a stellar start to autumn but now farmers are looking to the skies for fronts that could set up the new season.
Livestock industry spooked by El Nino
Talk of El Nino is spooking farmers across southeastern Australia despite many regions experiencing the best autumn break in decades.
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