New South Wales is already experiencing dangerous fire conditions, with over 1,600 bush and grass fires reported since July. Due to heavy vegetation growth and unmet hazard reduction targets, fire authorities are concerned about the coming summer. RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers warns that fires could spread quickly, making home preparation vital. Residents are urged to clear gutters, trim trees, and ensure a reliable water supply now.
Queensland is already grappling with a tough bushfire season, facing widespread fires due to abundant vegetation growth after wet weather. The state’s fire services are struggling with staffing shortages and over-centralised management, leaving rural areas vulnerable. With similar conditions expected in New South Wales, experts urge immediate action to prepare for a potential fire crisis.
In Queensland, local knowledge has been critical in managing fires, with community-based brigades successfully containing blazes in rural areas. As NSW faces similar risks, experts stress the importance of local involvement in fire preparedness. Minister Jihad Dib urges residents to create a bushfire survival plan and stay informed through apps like Hazards Near Me.
With large amounts of fuel on the ground, NSW faces a high risk of fast-moving grassfires. Rob Webb, CEO of the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council, warns these fires could be difficult to control, particularly in rural areas. Residents must act now to clear dry vegetation and create defensible space around their properties
To face the growing fire risk, residents must act quickly. Clear debris, prepare a bushfire plan, and ensure you have a reliable water source. With Queensland’s struggles as a stark warning, NSW communities must be ready for a challenging and dangerous bushfire season.
Off the back of last week’s update on the El Niño declaring itself, RaboResearch general manager Stefan Vogel dropped some serious insights at Ekka Beef Week in Brisbane.
Here is what local producers in our region should keep on their radar, along with where the big opportunities lie.
As we move through the second half of 2026, climate models have indicated an active El Niño pattern establishing across the Pacific Ocean. For producers across Regional NSW, we know an active El Niño heading into spring and summer 2026/27 brings distinct challenges for rainfall, pasture growth, and stock management.
There’s a reason you can’t drive through town on a sunny weekend without catching a whiff of ironbark smoke in the air. The low-and-slow BBQ movement has completely taken over many Aussie backyards and it’s doing far more than just changing how we cook.
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