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MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

Many parts of Australia can thank their above average January rainfall at least in part to a strong phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation.

More areas of WA now declared water deficient

More areas of WA now declared water deficient

Water deficiencies have been declared in the Grass Patch area in the Shire of Esperance and northern part of the Shire of Jerramungup.

Farmers share horror 2019 rain totals

Farmers share horror 2019 rain totals

Farmers in drought-hit parts of Australia say they are happy to see the back of 2019.

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

More areas of WA now declared water deficient

More areas of WA now declared water deficient

Water deficiencies have been declared in the Grass Patch area in the Shire of Esperance and northern part of the Shire of Jerramungup.

Indian Ocean Dipole may start to dissipate

Indian Ocean Dipole may start to dissipate

This year commences with a little optimism following one of the most challenging years, in the past century.

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is one of the most exposed sectors of agriculture to pressures due to climate change.

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports a fire fighting plane has crashed in that state's Monaro region

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

There remain no clear indicators either way for 2020, but the positive signs are the negative rainfall indicators all appear to be fading at this stage.

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is the "canary in the coal mine"

The wine industry is one of the most exposed sectors of agriculture to pressures due to climate change.

Cherry harvest heats up for Christmas

Cherry harvest heats up for Christmas

The heat this week may cause some concern for the SA cherry harvest, but "reasonable" yields are still expected.

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports a fire fighting plane has crashed in that state's Monaro region

Farmers share horror 2019 rain totals

Farmers share horror 2019 rain totals

Farmers in drought-hit parts of Australia say they are happy to see the back of 2019.

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

There remain no clear indicators either way for 2020, but the positive signs are the negative rainfall indicators all appear to be fading at this stage.

Cherry harvest heats up for Christmas

Cherry harvest heats up for Christmas

The heat this week may cause some concern for the SA cherry harvest, but "reasonable" yields are still expected.

Climate change to add to forecast complexity

Climate change to add to forecast complexity

Volatility in macro-climatic factors like the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) due to climate change makes long term forecasting harder.

Climate change to add to forecast complexity

Billions lost due to climate variability

Hottest day on record could be on its way

Finally IOD relief on its way

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