Snowy Hydro has officially decided to permanently cease its cloud seeding operations following a comprehensive review. The decision was influenced by escalating program costs which were found to outweigh the benefits previously associated with enhancing snowfall in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro has permanently ceased their cloud seeding operation CREDITS: Snowy Hydro Initiated in […]
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Jindabyne Set to Sizzle with “The Art of Tango” Performance
A breathtaking celebration of tango music and dance is set to take centre stage at Jindabyne Memorial Hall on July 11, 2025, as the much-anticipated concert series “The Art of Tango” brings its fiery rhythm to town. Curated by the acclaimed soprano, Ayşe Göknur Shanal, the concert promises an evening of passion, rhythm, and audience […]
Overdue Surgeries Surge in NSW: Government Responds with Investment
The latest data from the Bureau of Health Information has revealed a significant increase in overdue surgeries in New South Wales. In the past quarter alone, the number of patients experiencing delays in their surgeries has risen by 1,745, reaching a total of 8,587. Of those 8,587 patients, 2092 live in a rural area including […]
Major Upgrades Completed for Snowy Mountains Fire Stations
In a boost to emergency readiness in the Snowy Mountains region, the New South Wales Government has announced the completion of modernisation projects for Cooma and Thredbo Fire Stations. With an investment exceeding $2.5 million, the upgrades are designed to enhance firefighting capabilities and ensure safety for local communities. PHOTO: Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib […]
Information Session: Jindabyne Town Centre Public Toilet Upgrades
Council invites the Jindabyne community to a public information session at Jindabyne Memorial Hall from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday June 19, 2025 to learn more about planned major upgrades for the Town Centre public toilets. With urgent essential maintenance completed earlier this month ahead of the peak winter season, residents and businesses can find […]
Natural Snow Dump Delivers Best Opening Weekend for Major Resorts in Years
The winter season has officially kicked off with a bang in the Snowy Mountains, as Perisher and Thredbo Resorts reported an impressive start to their opening weekend, thanks to a timely low-pressure system that brought substantial snowfall, and blizzard conditions across higher elevations. PHOTO: Stellar natural snow provided some excellent early season turns CREDIT: Perisher […]
Snow Blankets Wider Snowy Mountains Region
Residents across the Snowy Mountains region awoke to a picturesque scene this morning, Monday June 9, as heavy snowfall covered towns and landscapes at higher elevations, but also dusted the wider region. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) attributes the abrupt winter wonderland to a low-pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea, which brought cold […]
Kosciuszko National Park: Bushwalkers Rescued in Blizzard
Two bushwalkers have been rescued following a multi-agency operation in the Kosciuszko National Park overnight. About 7.30am yesterday (Saturday 7 June 2025), emergency services were called to the Kosciuszko Walking Trail, below Mount Carruthers, about 3kms from Mount Kosciuszko, following reports a 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were stranded in blizzard conditions. PHOTO: Emergency […]
Snow Australia Emerging Talent Program Launches 2025 Season in Jindabyne
Snow Australia has successfully launched their season 2025 Emerging Talent Program (ETP) in Jindabyne with a dynamic camp held at the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) from May 30 to June 1. The event brought together a diverse ensemble of 55 athletes spanning ten different snowsport disciplines, supported by over 20 coaches. PHOTO: The ETP […]
Man Charged after Alleged Sexual Act in Front of Children at Jindabyne Skate Park
About 10.20am on Thursday (5 June 2025), police were called to a Snowy Mountains skatepark on Bay Street, Jindabyne, following reports of a man exposing himself. Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and were told the man was allegedly carrying out a sexual act in the skate bowl in front of children. PHOTO: Officers […]