A significant grass fire broke out on Bumbalong Road in Colinton, yesterday afternoon, March 19, 2025. At approximately 3:00 pm, the blaze erupted, rapidly spreading through grasslands and scattered timber, covering a vast area of 247 hectares. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), alongside multiple agencies, effectively contained the fire by 9:30 […]
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Australia’s Food Market Enters “New Normal” Amid Shifting Consumer Habits: Rabobank Report
Rabobank has released a new report detailing the evolving dynamics in Australia’s food market, signalling a “new normal” following several tumultuous years. The Rabobank report, marking the five-year anniversary of significant market disruptions, suggests that Snowy Mountains residents among Australian consumers, and businesses are adapting to a drastically altered food ecosystem. PHOTO: Snowy Mountains residents […]
Housing Market Values in the Snowy Mountains Slowing
In the wake of COVID-19, the Australian housing market has experienced considerable fluctuations, with regional areas of New South Wales such as the Snowy Mountains, witnessing significant price growth. According to a recent research article by CoreLogic, the effects of the pandemic on housing values were prominent in regional towns like Cooma and Jindabyne, however […]
Suspicious Fire at Mount Gladstone Cooma: Under Investigation
On Sunday afternoon, a fire determined to be suspicious erupted at Mount Gladstone near Cooma, prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to Inspector Langdon Gould of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD), the blaze was reported at approximately 3 pm on March 16, 2025. The Cooma Rural Fire […]
Jindabyne Landfill: Commercial waste limits and waste drop-off changes
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised changes to in-person waste and recycling drop-offs at Jindabyne Landfill come into effect on Friday March 28, 2025. Commercial customers Local residents and non-commercial customers A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Council is putting these urgent changes in place this month due to Jindabyne Landfill approaching its end-of-life storage […]
Eden-Monaro Campaign Sees Liberal Candidate Jo van der Plaat Launch Campaign Bus Amid Tight Federal Election Race
As the Australian federal election approaches, political campaigns intensify, and a recent initiative in the Eden-Monaro region indicates the urgency of the race. On March 5, 2025, the NSW Liberal Party launched a campaign bus to support their candidate, Jo van der Plaat, in her electoral bid, which has now been on the road for […]
Adventure Expert Tackles New Snowies Alpine Walk
The newly unveiled Snowies Alpine Walk in Kosciuszko National Park, has captured the attention of hiking enthusiasts worldwide, with adventurer Kevin Moss from Victoria taking a recent exploratory trek along the stunning route. Launched in December last year, the Snowies Alpine Walk according to Kevin offers breathtaking vistas akin to “Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track and […]
Eden-Monaro Teachers Rally to Protect School Funding
Local educators and members of the NSW Teachers Federation, led by President Henry Rajendra, gathered at Queanbeyan West Public School today March 17, 2025, to protest against potential cuts to a $4.8 billion education funding agreement. This agreement, recently signed between state and federal governments, aims to fully fund New South Wales (NSW) public schools […]
Fire at Nimmitabel Caravan Park
A tragic fire incident occurred at the Nimmitabel Caravan Park last week, impacting a much loved resident, and prompting a swift response from local emergency services. On Wednesday, March 12, at approximately 8:49 am, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD) received an alert regarding a fire in the park. Rural […]
Tight Season Finish Leaves MDCA Finals Series Wide Open
In a thrilling conclusion to the Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) Senior Men’s One Day competition regular season, round 12 delivered nail-biting finishes and standout performances, leaving the finals series wide open for any of the top four sides to claim the premiership. The weekend’s matches were crucial in determining the final ladder positions, and […]