‘We’re struggling and have been for a long time’
Farmers are celebrating after more than 15mm fell in parts of Victoria’s southwest and north. See where the rain fell across the state.
Weather and climate
WA season back from the brink
Australia’s biggest grain growing state has roared back into contention following a sharp turnaround in seasonal conditions.
Southern Victoria gets a July soaking
Parts of Gippsland and the Western Districts received strong rain totals in July. See the rainfall totals around the state.
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.
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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.
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