AGRIBUSINESS

Significant rain falls in New South Wales and Queensland

Much needed rain has fallen in some drought-stricken areas of NSW and Queensland.

Staff writer

This article is 6 years old. Images might not display.

Falls of 40mm-60mm have been welcomed in areas where drought has ravaged the landscape for many months.

According to weather reporting and forecasting service Weatherzone, a slow-moving low pressure trough interacting with an upper-level pool of cold air has produced showers and storms in Australia's eastern inland this week.

Wilcannia's 65mm during the 24 hours to 9am on Monday was its heaviest rain in four years. Griffith's 44.6mm during the same period was its heaviest April rain in more than 60 years.

During the 24 hours to 9am on Tuesday, Queensland's Cunnamulla (47.2mm) picked up its best rain in three years. Another rain gauge south of Cunnamulla collected 56mm, its heaviest rain in five years.

Elsewhere, Thargomindah (11mm) and Bourke (24) both had their best rain in five months during the 24 hours to 9am on Tuesday.

Weatherzone says showers and storms will spread over central inland Queensland today as the trough moves further north and east. Severe storms are likely once again, with heavy rain causing areas of flash flooding.

Showers and storms should become more confined to eastern districts of Queensland from tomorrow, with drier weather returning to Australia's eastern inland.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

editions

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

editions

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

editions

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

editions

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.