News Not a green drought yet, but rain needed Phillip Island has had the driest start to winter in two decades. by . Published July 09, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Twelve-monthly rainfall deciles for Victoria, from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024, showing Phillip Island in the "very much below average" category. Updated September 04, 2025 6:00 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!