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Webcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas. In others, it was patchy or nonexistentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s snow season has officially begun, with resorts predicting a good season despite climactic threats and the cost-of-living crisis.Between 20cm and 40cm of snow fell across the Victorian and New South Wales alps before the long weekend, with the falls bolstered by snowmakers. Continue reading...

Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere was optimism across Australian alpine resorts this week as their social media channels filled with footage of snow flurries that arrived just in time for the opening of the ski season this weekend.“We couldn’t be more excited,” said the Instagram account of Perisher, the southern hemisphere’s biggest ski resort in Kosciuszko national park in New South Wales, as hands swept the fresh snow from outdoor tables. Continue reading...

Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from developmentA building that was a noted nesting site for swifts, among the UK’s most at-risk birds, has been demolished during the nesting season, highlighting significant weaknesses in the protection of wildlife from development, campaigners say.Contractors for the housebuilder Hill Group carried out the demolition of Regent House near Dorking station in Surrey over the last few weeks, during the nesting season which runs from 1 March to 31 August. Continue reading...

• Sky Sports has achieved its most-watched UK football season on record, fueled by audience growth across the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, and Women’s Super League (WSL). • Premier League viewership specifically increased by 25% year-on-year, marking a significant surge in engagement. • This growth is attributed to an expanded partnership that allowed the broadcaster to deliver a higher volume of live matches than in previous years.

• The Athletic has published a comprehensive re-ranking of all 189 Premier League transfers from the 2025-26 season, evaluating players from worst to best. • The analysis assesses the success of signings based on transfer costs versus on-pitch performance, highlighting both expensive "flops" and high-value bargain buys. • Specific evaluations include a 23-year-old Netherlands international left-back at Burnley, who struggled after an initial run of four assists in nine games.

• The 2025/26 Premier League season concludes on Sunday, May 24, with several high-stakes matches remaining. • The final day of competition will determine the final standings for teams fighting for European qualification spots and those battling to avoid relegation. • These matchups are critical as they decide the financial and competitive futures of the clubs involved for the next season.

• Creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin has leaned further into his Korean roots for the second season of the hit Netflix series "Beef." • The move reflects a broader trend of "Koreanization" in global entertainment, alongside the massive success of projects like "Squid Game," "Minari," and "Pachinko." • This shift highlights the increasing influence of the Korean diaspora and the role of streaming platforms in bringing culturally specific Asian stories to a worldwide audience.