Towns in the Snowy Mountains rely on tourist dollars during winter, but as the cost of living bites, Aussies are looking for ways to enjoy snow holidays on a budget.

NSW Health and local councils have warned people against eating wild mushrooms after detecting the growth of death cap mushrooms in the state.

Five years on from the Orroral Valley fire some Bumbalong residents are still rebuilding. An apology in the findings of an inquiry into the fire was the first time the hardship of residents was officially acknowledged.

An inquiry into the devastating Orroral Valley fire near Canberra in 2020 has found the crew of a Defence helicopter who accidentally started the blaze made an "error of judgement" in not notifying authorities of the fire.

Much of central and eastern Australia has shivered through its coldest first fortnight of winter in at least three years.

Researchers say it's important to keep dogs away from slugs and snails, and stop them from eating them. 

Australian producers are fetching "phenomenal" prices for lambs as overseas customers buy record amounts.