Latest updates and advice
- Plan ahead to ensure there is enough quality water available for livestock over summer and into the break of next season and formulate contingency plans. See Livestock management and Water sections for information to assist decision-making, particularly for dry seasonal conditions.
- Fire season is beginning and planning allows you to be prepared for an emergency. Visit the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’- Prepare Warnings & Incidents, Recovery for resources on preparing for a fire or Farm recovery after fire if your property has been affected by fire.
- The rainfall outlook for January to March 2025 indicates above normal seasonal rainfall is slightly more likely over southern WA. The pattern of above normal temperatures continues through summer, with chances of unusually high daytime temperatures being elevated in most parts. See the Bureau’s seasonal outlook video for details and check monthly updates to the Seasonal Climate Outlook.
- Funding and support services information and contacts are available to assist people in rural WA areas.
Seasonal management information |
Funding and support services
Support services available to assist rural people in stressful situations can be found on WA's rural support services webpage and directory. These include:
- Regional Men’s Health Initiative
- Rural Aid
- Lifeline
- Beyond Blue
- Rural West financial counselling service.
Contacts
| Region/area | Contact |
| South West & Great Southern | |
| Esperance | |
| Gascoyne & Mid West |