And that's good news for gardeners. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia should expect the type of weather that sparked the drought and bushfire crises to be normal in coming years. An advisory board looking at the impact of the drought and north Queensland floods will hold its first meeting in regional NSW. Dirty Darling reaches mighty Murray for first time in two years, so what now? One thousand tonnes of cattle ration is milled each day to feed 78,000 head at Australia's biggest feedlot. Cherie von Hörchner. Has there been enough rain to end the drought? This site uses cookies to assist with navigation, analyse your use of our services, and provide content from third parties. Peter Gunders. Solid rainfall has boosted farmer confidence this season and, while uncertainty hangs over the global economy, many remain optimistic that agriculture will weather the storm. It needs a further 100,000 megalitres to replenish the drawdown of the past two years. It wasn't quite Niagara Falls, but tumbling water has rarely looked so good as it did today in the drought-ravaged New South Wales town of Tenterfield. Fire, then flood, then COVID-19, then more storms and floods. However, southwest Western Australia is less likely to have above average rainfall. A water tanker and a Toyota Hilux ute pulled up to Airfield Avenue, Murwillumbah, and stole approximately 25,000 litres of drinking water. The weather is doing its best to encourage lockdown with a cold, wet, snowy blast, with snow expected at elevations as low as 400 metres in Victoria and 100 metres in Tasmania this week. For most businesses, it is difficult to imagine a $10 million increase in incoming cash in the space of just one financial year. By By Three platypus at the centre of an emergency evacuation during last summer's scorching bushfire season are returned to their habitat in the ACT. The New South Wales Government is being asked to explain why it is spending more than $1 billion of taxpayers' money on the Wyangala and Dungowan dams without finalised business cases. By Koala drinkers are set to be installed in hundreds of spots across New South Wales in a bid to keep the beloved marsupials where they belong — in the trees and off the roads. Experts explain why there is no easy answer to coastal erosion.
By Joanna Woodburn, Donal Sheil and Luke Wong. Little Archie, two, has never played in the mud before. State governments say farmers have been left in the lurch as federal drought assistance funding runs dry. Flood, drought, fire and pandemic — the town of Kalbar, south-west of Brisbane, has had the lot over the past year. But we do analyze rainfall and water data, which indicate whether a region is recovering. Cape Town's reservoirs have topped 100 percent for the first time in six years, a magnificent change in the "Mother City" compared to its dire situation just two years ago. Sex, politics, and religion are traditionally avoided as dinner conversation, but in Queensland there's the emergence of 'rain guilt' — where you got some but your neighbours missed out. For some lucky farmers the past month has brought about a dramatic transformation on their properties, with once empty dust bowls suddenly becoming swathed in a sea of green.
Scientists are thrilled to record a resurging population of the small-bodied native congolli fish in South Australian waters. By But in the town of Delungra, the animals have the locals on their side.
The "catastrophic" deaths of hundreds of African elephants is just the start of mass die-offs that could even strike in Australia as toxic algae blooms become "more common and severe". By A drought-stricken farming community is desperate to keep its local pub alive once its longstanding owners retire. Kia Handley.
Parts of outback Queensland have erupted into a carpet of native wildflowers after late summer rain in the region, but tourists are not allowed to visit them.
Farmers believe they are owed millions of dollars through a Federal Government water infrastructure scheme, which was run by the states. The State Government will put a stop to environmental releases for four months, but while some say the plan doesn't go far enough, others believe it poses an unacceptable risk to the environment. NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey warns there has not been a significant improvement in regional water security, despite recent rain.
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Ben Millington. But with a La Niña weather event, the Bureau of Meteorology warns there's a possibility things could "swing from drought to flood".
Courtney Fowler The approach aims to decrease the risk when drought-fatigued farers opt to drill for water. Nicole Hegarty.
Farm kids share the experience of what it felt like to live through the worst drought in living memory: from the pain of drought to the joy of rain. A 300-year-old town in the Philippines, that was submerged decades ago to build a dam, has reappeared after a local drought caused the water to recede. Elly Bradfield.
For Muriel Halsted, being part of the world of social media isn't something she's ever given much thought to. This led to periods in 2017 and 2019 that researchers have termed "flash drought.".
Communities devastated by bushfire and battle-hardened by drought bid farewell to their one old faithful — their pub.
In the west, while Perth's water supply system relies on desalinated water and groundwater to supplement its storages, the dry conditions are reflected in the Harvey rural supply system south of Perth. For many, cancelling policies or underinsuring are the only options. An independent inquiry into the structural issues of Bundaberg's Paradise Dam hears documents relating to its construction are missing, and appropriate core testing of its strength may not have occurred after it was built. There is unwelcome news for those still recovering from last week's pummelling, which left homes teetering over the Pacific. But for others it's much later — when the bottom line is back in black. Has the drought finally broken for some Aussie farmers? A remote Central Australian community will trial a technology that boosts supplies of drinking water using solar power and air, after battling water security issues for several years. By Cherie von Hörchner and Jennifer Nichols. An emergency flood declaration is declared for the township of St George in the southern inland as floodwaters continue to rise in south-west Queensland. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt says he is looking at ways to top up a major drought rebate scheme that dried up halfway through its expected three-year term. The Northern Hemisphere has not been OK. Heatwaves in Europe, record wildfires in California, flooding in Africa, many, many tropical storms, and possibly the highest temperature reliably recorded on Earth. Read the original article. Deer, wild dogs targeted in record numbers, but pest council fears cull isn't working, Is the drought over? Farm kids 'dance in the rain' as worst drought in memory eases, Government looks to top up drought rebate scheme, Positive weather forecast draws cautious optimism from outback graziers, BOM outlook suggests spring could be wetter than average ... after a few dry weeks, Cattle sell for 'hot prices' at WA's richest bull sale, despite pandemic, drought, Ongoing water shortages require busting the dam reliance, expert says, 'He's an icon and we're lucky to have him': ABC journalist Mike Pritchard's 30-year dedication to broadcasting in the bush, Australia's cattle now world's most expensive, La Nina alert: Our climate drivers are tipping to favour wet conditions, California's Death Valley just recorded 54.4C, threatening the hottest temperature record, 'Perfect start to the season': Best outlook for Granite Belt apple season in years thanks to weekend rain, 'It's just relentless': 23-year-old loses dad and steps up to keep the family farm alive, 'Totally unacceptable': Government website misleading Tasmanians about fire risk, 'Simply unfair': Farmers left high and dry in national water infrastructure rebate scheme, Trader warns farmers against 'panic-buying' after good rain, Drought conditions easing at Cobar, but not all farmers are in the clear, 'Our children asked for rain this Christmas': Helping the young cope on farms, 'Absolutely fantastic': Third of NSW declared drought-free after regular rain, Crises compound to create food shortage in outback town, Raging thunderstorm douses Queensland towns with a month's worth of rain in a single night, Federal Government steps away from $100 million Water for Fodder program. Like many of his mates, Jamie Austin could have adventured beyond the village of Canowindra in the heart of drought-fatigued New South Wales — but he has chosen to stay.
Queenslanders have long endured southern invasions. The Queensland Beekeepers' Association says many honey producers have been forced to hand feed their insects to keep them alive after an unprecedented combination of drought and bushfires.
These record warm temperatures exacerbated dry conditions, at times rapidly drying soils in only a matter of months. A group of farmers in central west NSW says drifting farm chemicals have damaged established trees but the mayor blames drought. Jennifer Ingall.
As farmers across central west NSW prepare for what could be one of the best harvests in years, any mention of a late frost or heavy rain is weighing on people's minds.