In a remarkable opening to their 2025 season, the Cooma Red Devils have notched up three consecutive victories in the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Rugby competition. Their latest triumph was a closely fought 27-25 win over the Yass Rams, on home turf at Rotary Oval Cooma. PHOTO: Red Devils get behind new club culture […]
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Meet the Candidates Talk Jindabyne: Key Takeaways Before You Vote
With the Federal election looming on Saturday, May 3, the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce organised a distinguished Meet the Candidates event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Horizons Lake Jindabyne. This vital assembly provided an opportunity for constituents of Eden Monaro to engage directly with prospective candidates, each of whom articulated distinct positions on critical […]
Cooma Stallions Edge Bombala Blue Heelers in Thrilling ANZAC Day Derby
In a gripping start to the Group 16 Rugby League season, the Cooma Stallions secured a hard-fought victory over their Snowy Mountains rivals, the Bombala Blue Heelers, with a final score of 13-6 at the Cooma Showgrounds on April 25, 2025. The match, held on the significant occasion of ANZAC Day, delivered excitement to a […]
Crossbench Demands Welfare Rate Rise: Labor Offers No Guarantee
The call for increased income support grows louder, with Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates leading demands for a substantial raise in welfare payments. The move, prompted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, continues to impact the lives of many residents within the Eden-Monaro electorate. PHOTO: Cooma Services Australia branch. With the possibility of a minority […]
Man Charged with More than 75 Domestic and Sexual Violence Offences
A man has been charged with more than 75 alleged historic domestic and sexual violence related offences following an investigation in the state’s far south. On Wednesday (April 23, 2025), police arrested the 61-year-old man whilst in Correctives custody and he was charged with 78 domestic and sexual assault related offences. PHOTO: The man was […]
Double Demerits in Effect During ANZAC Day Long Weekend
Police are again out in force across the state this Anzac Day long weekend, with a warning to drivers that one bad decision can take a life and changes others forever. NSW Police has launched Operation ANZAC Day 2025, which includes a high-visibility presence. Double demerits are now in effect until Sunday, April 27 2025. […]
Craigie Range Road closed to non-local traffic until further notice
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) announced the immediate closure of Craigie Range Road between Delegate and Craigie in the southern Snowy Monaro, due to the deterioration of local road and driving conditions following recent wet weather. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “To protect motorists and limit further damage to the important regional thoroughfare, this closure […]
Jindabyne’s New BIG Thing: Meet the Artist Behind the Big Chairlift
In an tale of community spirit and artistic endeavour, Jindabyne has become the latest Australian town to install “a BIG thing,” joining the ranks of attractions like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple. This time, the spotlight is on the Big Chairlift, a large-scale sculpture that has captured the heart of the Jindabyne community, […]
Record-Breaking Crowds Light Up Lake Light Sculpture 2025 in Jindabyne
The tranquil foreshore of Lake Jindabyne transformed into a dazzling promenade as the Lake Light Sculpture 2025 closed its curtains on what has been an extraordinary event. Attracting nearly 22,000 attendees, the festival made a remarkable comeback after years of challenges, including adverse weather and event relocations. Over the span of four illuminated nights, visitors […]
Escaped Burns Spark Warning on Safe Burning Practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices and ensure they notify their local fire authority and neighbours, after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April – including a dozen over the Easter long weekend. PHOTO: An escaped burn from over the Easter long weekend CREDIT: NSW RFS Although the Bush […]