Thredbo Resort is thrilled to announce that MOOKi’s Mini Pipe Cup, presented by 4 X World Champion, Scotty James, will return on Saturday, August 23, for athletes aged 7 to 17 years. This exciting, family-friendly event is designed to inspire junior shredders and nurture the next generation of Australian winter sports talent. PHOTO: Back again, […]
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Damaging Winds Forecast in Snowy Mountains: Blizzard Warning for Higher Elevations
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a weather warning alerting residents to damaging winds set to impact parts of the Snowy Mountains. The adverse weather is anticipated to impact the region from this afternoon through to Wednesday morning, with elevations above 1400m forecast to experience potential blizzard conditions. PHOTO: The first of two […]
New Campaign Aims to Stop Litter Hitting the Slopes This Winter
A new consumer awareness campaign is launching this snow season at retailers across the Snowy Monaro, aiming to prevent retail packaging litter from contaminating the alpine environment in the region, at the resorts, and within Kosciuszko National Park. PHOTO: New educational campaign aims to stop litter hitting the slopes. Led by the local sustainability and […]
Thredbo’s Premier Freeride Showdown Returns: Battle On The Bluff 2025
Set to excite spectators and competitors again this winter, Thredbo Resort has announced the return of its freeride event, Battle On The Bluff. This marquee event will take place on Monday, August 11, 2025, showcasing Australia’s top freeride skiers and snowboarders as they tackle one of the most challenging and iconic pieces of terrain in […]
Snowy Hydro Announces Permanent Cessation of Cloud Seeding Program
Snowy Hydro has officially decided to permanently cease its cloud seeding operations following a comprehensive review. The decision was influenced by escalating program costs which were found to outweigh the benefits previously associated with enhancing snowfall in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro has permanently ceased their cloud seeding operation CREDITS: Snowy Hydro Initiated in […]
Kosciuszko National Park: Bushwalkers Rescued in Blizzard
Two bushwalkers have been rescued following a multi-agency operation in the Kosciuszko National Park overnight. About 7.30am yesterday (Saturday 7 June 2025), emergency services were called to the Kosciuszko Walking Trail, below Mount Carruthers, about 3kms from Mount Kosciuszko, following reports a 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were stranded in blizzard conditions. PHOTO: Emergency […]
Snowy Hydro Agrees to Pay $400,000 to Protect Northern Corroboree Frog Following Pollution Incident
In a significant move to protect the critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog, Snowy Hydro Limited has agreed to pay $400,000 to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This commitment is part of an enforceable undertaking (EU) negotiated with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following a 2023 pollution incident. This incident involved elevated […]
Operation Snow Safe 2025 Launches Ahead of the Ski Season
NSW Police have launched Operation Snow Safe for the 2025 ski season, a high-visibility initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of visitors and residents in the Snowy Mountains. The operation commences today, Friday, June 6, and will continue until Monday, October 6, coinciding with the official ski season opening on Saturday June 7, 2025. PHOTO: […]
Restoration of Kosciuszko Huts After Bushfire Devastation Complete
The reconstruction of 10 iconic heritage huts in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP), destroyed during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, has been successfully completed. This extensive project reached its conclusion with the rebuilding of Round Mountain Hut, marking a significant milestone in the conservation of KNP’s 60 cultural heritage huts. PHOTO: NPWS cutting the ribbon on […]
Discovery of the Leadbeater’s Possum in Kosciuszko National Park
The Leadbeater’s Possum, a species long considered extinct in New South Wales, has been discovered in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP), sparking significant excitement among conservationists. The incredible finding was made by the NSW Government’s threatened species team while reviewing a series of photos on wildlife cameras set-up for another critically endangered species in the Snowy […]