The Snowy Mountains Bus and SMS alert services will return this year to ensure snow lovers can make the most of the ski season. Transport for NSW Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said tickets are on sale now for the popular Snowy Mountains bus service, which will operate every day from Saturday June 7 […]
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Alpine Tree Frogs Fight Back: Deadly Fungus Spurs Breeding Increase
Despite a deadly disease which has nearly wiped out the critically endangered Alpine Tree Frog from the Snowy Mountains, a new study has found the species is fighting back by breeding more when infected. Chytridiomycosis, a disease caused by chytrid fungus, has eradicated more than 80 percent of the Alpine Tree Frog population since 1980, […]
NSW National Parks Boosts Protection for 85 Additional Sites of Significance
The New South Wales (NSW) National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) recently declared 85 new sites as Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS), enhancing conservation efforts for a multitude of threatened species. This announcement brings the total to 360 AIS sites across 151 national parks and reserves in the state, safeguarding 132 threatened plant and animal […]
Damaging Winds Alert Issued for Snowy Mountains: Possible Blizzard Conditions Above 1400m
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds set to impact the southeastern parts of New South Wales. As strong northwesterly winds persist ahead of a significant cold front, the BOM warns of potentially dangerous conditions. The warning, which affects several areas along the Great Dividing Range and southern […]
Trout Spawn Run 2025: Anglers Asked to Respect Rules in Region
The Snowy Mountains beckons anglers each year with the promise of exceptional fishing experiences, and during the annual trout spawn run, visitors have the chance to experience nature at its finest. Made better by seasonal conditions such as good rainfall in the catchments, breeding trout make their way from lake Jindabyne (Thredbo River) or Eucumbene […]
Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Survey Reveals Dramatic Decline in Population
Kosciuszko National Park, one of Australia’s iconic national parks is once again under the spotlight following the release of the 2024 wild horse population survey. The survey released today, was conducted to assess the current population of wild horses within the park and guide future management efforts. The findings have been highly anticipated by conservation […]
Mountain Pygmy-Possums on the Road to Recovery in the Snowy Mountains
In an encouraging turn for conservationists, the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum is exhibiting signs of recovery in Kosciuszko National Park. A recent survey at Snow Ridge Hill, one of the possum’s primary habitats, revealed an unprecedented 107 individuals. Impressively, 78 of these were female, most carrying the maximum of four joeys in their pouches. PHOTO: […]