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April's rainfall varied wildly from one part of the country to the other - some did very well, others are continuing to experience dry conditions. A few slow moving rain systems crossed the NT and Queensland delivering above average rain to most, some significantly by more than four times the average.

Only 2005 was hotter in a long history that goes back to when observations began in 1856. While the end of April is delivering a crisp feeling, hinting that winter is just around the corner... much of this April has been significantly above average.

Focusing on NSW, where the ANZAC long weekend rain system really delivered - for much of the state.A few totals from inland parts: Parkes 47mm Moree 40mm...

The southeast had a weather system move through over the ANZAC long weekend delivering good rain for some, and lighter falls for others. On Monday morning, the low that brought the rain is now well out to sea off the NSW coast.

The Autumn Break may spread rain across parts of the southeast this ANZAC day long weekend, as a low slowly moves through.Some very dry parts are set to receive a good 25 to 50 mm soaking - mainly in a line from southwestern NSW through to Melbourne, and another area that crosses through central NSW.

Many farms and gardens across southeastern Australia have had an incredibly dry start to the year, building on dry conditions that returned in 2024. There are some parts near the east coast that have done very well so far, and the majority of Queensland has seen well above average rain - some by more than three times the average.