3rd September 2010

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  • Here comes the rain

    Created Fri, 3rd of Sep 2010

    Graziers in Far West NSW and the north-east of South Australia are looking forward to a drenching this weekend. Parts of the region are expected to receive up to 80 millimetres of rain and a ... more

  • Icon_camera North-east Vic braces for flooding

    Created Fri, 3rd of Sep 2010

    The State Emergency Service (SES) is gathering resources from around Victoria to prepare for moderate to major flooding in the state's north east. The weather bureau is predicting more than 100 ... more

  • Farmers' hopes up for spring crops

    Created Wed, 1st of Sep 2010

    Vegetable farmers in Tasmania's north-west are optimistic about the prospect of good spring crops. The last month of winter brought 125 millimetres of rain, and farmers are planning to put their ... more

  • Winter not as wet as it felt

    Created Wed, 1st of Sep 2010

    South-eastern Australia has just seen normal winter rain for the first time in five years. It was a mixed season across the country, with parts of southern WA having a record dry spell while ... more

  • Wet August holds up winter average

    Created Tue, 31st of Aug 2010

    The Goulburn Murray region has received around the average amount of rainfall this winter. But the rain totals for this month are well above normal, with Yarrawonga receiving 90 millimetres, which ... more

  • Farmer optimism in Gippsland at 3-year high

    Created Mon, 30th of Aug 2010

    A recent survey has found Victorian farmers are the most optimistic they have been in three years. The survey by the rural investment firm, Rabo Bank, has recorded an increase in optimism for the ... more

  • Rainfall brings bumper grazing season

    Created Mon, 30th of Aug 2010

    A grazier in north-west Queensland says producers near Boulia, south of Mount Isa, are feeling positive after an excellent season. Dale Nielson from Two Rivers says it is the best winter he has ... more

  • Strip rust threatens Wimmera Mallee crops

    Created Mon, 30th of Aug 2010

    Good winter rain that is boosting hope of bumper cereal crops and legumes in the Wimmera Mallee is also now causing widespread fungal disease. Crop consultant Grant Gibbins says growers need to ... more

  • Flood warning for north-east Victoria

    Created Sun, 29th of Aug 2010

    Victoria's State Emergency Service (SES) is warning residents in the state's north-east to expect some flooding today. Heavy rain has caused significant stream rises in the Ovens, Buffalo and ... more

  • Rain in the Riverland

    Created Fri, 27th of Aug 2010

    South Australia's Riverland region is getting its best rain in years. Rainfall is still just below the winter average, but it's 60 to 100 millimetres above last year's falls in the region. Lorien ... more

  • Hume Dam overflows after recent rain

    Created Thu, 26th of Aug 2010

    The Hume Dam near Albury Wodonga is about half full and other storages in north-east Victoria are spilling over after significant rain this month. Between 30 and 70 millimetres of rain has fallen ... more

  • Farmers rejoyce as dams fill and spill

    Created Thu, 26th of Aug 2010

    Dams in North East Victoria are filling and spilling after rain this week. The region has received between 30 and 70 millimetres of rain in the past few days. The Hume Dam is nearly 50 percent ... more

  • Mungerannie still home to stranded tourists

    Created Wed, 25th of Aug 2010

    About 40 people are still stranded in SA's outback since torrential rain hit the region on Sunday. Up to 52 millimetres was recorded in some areas. The William Creek to Coober Pedy road has ... more

  • China braces for more severe weather

    Created Tue, 24th of Aug 2010

    Southern China is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds from a new tropical storm heading its way, the latest in a series of severe weather which has killed nearly 3,000 people so far this ... more

  • Lack of rain crippling wheatbelt region

    Created Fri, 13th of Aug 2010

    State Agriculture Minister Terry Redman says the state's grain sector is losing $250 million a week because of a lack of rainfall. Western Australia has experienced one of its driest winters on ... more

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