Drought-breaking rain brings joy to some Australian towns, but many dams still await relief

Heavy rainfall across New South Wales and Queensland boosts rivers and allow farmers to plant crops for the first time in several seasons

Heavy and widespread rain across three states is bringing joy to parched towns with some farming regions receiving "drought-breaking" rains.

Further rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther was delivering water into regional water storages and rivers, with farmers able to plant crops for the first time in several seasons.