Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record. Farmers are spending eye-watering ...

The lack of rain (meteorological drought) compounded the lack of water in the soil for crops and pasture (agricultural drought). Parts of Western Australia, SA, Victoria, Tasmania and southern New ...

While this episodic dry spell contributed to a long-term statistical decline in southern cool-season rainfall, it is also partially distinct from those drying trends—most particularly in the southwest ...

Soaking mid-winter rains have brought some relief to drought-stricken farms and rural towns across southern Australia, but the crisis is not over yet. And there’s more to this challenging episode than ...

Considering we're not in El Niño, it might be surprising to hear one of the worst droughts on record is crippling multiple states. Adelaide has only received around 300mm of rain since February last ...

Large numbers of bats are being found severely emaciated or starved to death in Australia amid a prolonged drought that is crippling their food supply, according to wildlife carers and environment ...

Australia’s construction industry has raised the alarm about an almost 1-million-worker shortfall by 2035, saying migration and domestic reform are essential to meet housing and infrastructure needs.

For Australia to phase out coal power and reach its 2030 green energy goals, wind is seen as essential. A drought of new projects has analysts worried.

A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said. Graziers in eastern ...