The Long-footed Potoroo, one of the rarest marsupials in NSW, has been discovered in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP). Listed as critically endangered, this is only the second location the shy, nocturnal marsupial has been detected in NSW since the 1990s. PHOTO: The detection in KNP is just the second location the species has been seen […]
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‘Storm of the Season’ Expected to Deliver Substantial Snow Comes with Severe Weather Warning
A low-pressure system is currently making its way into the Snowy Mountains region, prompting the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to issue a severe weather warning. Despite many snow enthusiast thrilled about the forecast snowfall ahead, residents and visitors to the area are urged to brace for challenging conditions. PHOTO: Heavy snowfall is expected to […]
Busy Snow Season for Alpine Rescues as Agencies Combine for Response Exercise
As one of the busiest snow seasons in recent times passes the halfway point, emergency services with alpine search and rescue capability have combined for a simulated exercise. PHOTO: In one of the most active snow seasons in several years, emergency services are averaging two rescues per week CREDIT: NSW SES With more snow and […]
Continued Tree Planting Efforts Combat Dieback in Snowies
In a concerted effort to combat dieback in the Snowy Mountains, volunteers and staff from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) gathered in March at Guthega, Smiggin Holes, and Telemark Place in Kosciuszko National Park in a continuation of their dedicated snow gum planting days. PHOTO: Since 2023, 2800 snow gums have […]
Kosciuszko National Park: Seven Hikers Rescued
Monaro Police are reminding hikers to check for adverse weather alerts after a multi-agency Alpine rescue operation overnight. About 1.15pm yesterday (Saturday, July 26, 2025), a search operation commenced after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated in the vicinity of the Dead Horse Gap Track, Kosciuszko National Park, south-west of Thredbo. PHOTO: Police were […]
Thredbo Celebrates Unreal Midseason Conditions, New Snowmaking Tech, Australia’s Only Halfpipe & an Action-Packed Line-Up of Winter Events
With a natural snow depth of 80cm at Spencers Creek, more than 1.5 metres of natural snowfall this season so far, and practically round-the-clock work from its snowmaking team, Thredbo Resort is in peak condition and primed for an awesome second half of winter. With more snow in the forecast and a jam-packed line-up of […]
Multi-Agency Search Continues After Possible Plane Crash in Snowy Mountains
About 4.35pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 15, 2025), emergency services were notified of a possible plane crash, about 500m of Dargals Trail, Snowy Valleys. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) was notified by Air Services Australia that a plane took off from Victoria, bound for Moruya Airport; however, it never arrived. PHOTO: Dargals Trail, is in the […]
Alpine Rescue Operation Retrieves Sick Hiker from Kosciuszko National Park
Specialist Alpine Operations police have assisted in a multi-agency rescue after a man became unwell while hiking with a group in the Kosciuszko National Park overnight. PHOTO: Two hikers in the group of 11 suffered injuries on their hike CREDIT: NSW Police Two officers attached to Monaro Police District’s Alpine Operations Unit joined five SES […]
Winter Magic For The Whole Family: Thredbo’s July Kids Snow Festival Returns In The School Holidays
Thredbo Resort has an action packed lineup ready for families in the region during the school holidays, with the return of the July Kids Snow Festival running from July 3 to July 20. Lots of fun on and off the slopes, this year’s festival promises more magic, more snow, and more unforgettable family moments. PHOTO: […]
Snowy Mountains Resorts Enjoy Further Early-Season Snowfalls
The Snowy Mountains’ major resorts have reported snowfalls of between 10-35cm overnight, with more falling today, June 25, delighting skiers and snowboarders with early-season powder at Thredbo and Perisher Ski Resorts. Strong winds currently see lifts closed at Selwyn and Charlotte Pass Resorts, while some chairs are in operation at Thredbo and Perisher today. Conditions […]