“The more fuel available, the hotter and more intense a bushfire can become and the faster it can spread.”
“We have seen up to 600ml less rainfall than we might normally expect over that two-year period.”
The West Vic Brolga hits the streets.
Despite steady July downpours, dry soils and changing runoff patterns mean farmers are still watching water levels drop — and the science says it could get worse.
The Shadow Minister for Agriculture has slammed the announcement, deeming it overdue and underdone.
A hay run from Orbost is helping feed struggling herds across the south west, as a heartfelt return of support given five years ago.
