Record Rains Bring Hope to Drought-Stricken Graziers

0:00What's up, I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Sydney News today. Record-breaking rains have finally hit far west New South Wales, bringing much-needed relief to drought-stricken grazers after months of dry, conditions. The downpours, totaling up to 345mm in some spots during February and March, far above the region's yearly average of, around 200mm have filled dams and sparked quick grass growth to fat and livestock. While the wet weather offers hope for the season, it is washed out roads, fences, and tracks, especially near creeks and rivers, complicating access to remote properties. Grazers like those in the Pastoralis Association are now mustering animals scattered across vast outback stations, with worries about hoof damage, and infections from animals standing in water too long. Earlier this year, producers were destocking amid empty dams, but experts say the timely moisture has flipped the outlook with plenty of ground heat, promising explosive feed growth

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