The NSW Snowy Mountains ski season is experiencing a slow start due to a lack of snow. Resorts like Perisher and Thredbo have recorded minimal snowfall, leading to delayed openings and impacting seasonal workers. While El Niño conditions suggest warmer temperatures, locals remain hopeful for upcoming snow.
An audit of Australia's Snowy 2.0 renewable energy project found significant management deficiencies persist despite a 2023 reset. Issues include a lack of cost tracking, unagreed schedules, and ineffective contractor accountability, with costs now at $12 billion.
A magnitude-2.9 earthquake struck near Tumut in southern New South Wales, Australia, causing residents to report a loud boom and ground movement. While no damage was reported, concerns were raised about the proximity to Blowering Dam. Experts confirmed the seismic activity is not unusual for the region.
A popular influencer dog, Chutou, was stolen and slaughtered in central China, highlighting legal gaps in pet protection. The owner, Guo, is seeking justice after the Border Collie, with 1.5 million followers, was taken from his family's fields.
Wild horse numbers in Kosciuszko National Park have sharply increased, prompting the NSW government to resume aerial culling and consider fertility control trials. The 2025 survey estimated 10,309 horses, far exceeding the legal target of 3,000 by mid-2027.
A couple in the NSW Snowy Mountains makes skis entirely from Australian-grown timber, though manufacturing for the snow industry in a "summer country" comes with its share of challenges.
