Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised a valve is being replaced at the Berridale water reservoir from Monday March 17 to Wednesday March 19, 2025. This essential maintenance may affect water pressure for properties connected to town water on these dates. Essential information Where: Berridale, entire township Date: Monday 17 March to Wednesday 19 […]
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Upcoming Water Supply Interruptions in Delegate
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has scheduled water infrastructure work in Delegate from Tuesday April 1, to Thursday April 3, 2025, weather permitting. There will be interruptions to the water supply for properties connected to town water required as part of this work. All properties connected to town water will have their water supply interrupted […]
Bombala Show Celebrates 150 Years on Saturday: Your Guide
The Bombala Show is set to delight visitors as it marks a significant milestone of 150 years this Saturday, March 15, 2025, under the theme ‘Now…and Then’. Eager show-goers are in for a day filled with festivities, highlighting the agricultural heritage and vibrant community spirit of Bombala. PHOTO: The 150th Bombala Show will feature presentation […]
Cooma Multicultural Festival: Regions’ Vibrant Celebration of Diversity
The Cooma Multicultural Festival 2025 is set to illuminate Centennial Park in a celebration of diversity and heritage this Sunday, March 16. The festival, brimming with colour and vibrant multicultural displays, highlights the region’s rich history of migration and remains a cornerstone of community spirit in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: The vibrant colours and decorative […]
Adam Lambert Shines with Silver at World Cup in Georgia
Jindabyne local and New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) athlete, Adam Lambert achieved a remarkable result over the weekend, securing a silver medal in the Snowboard Cross World Cup event, marking his first podium finish of the season. The 27-year-old snowboarder from the Snowy Mountains demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in a fiercely competitive […]
Bombala Conserve Water Notice Lifted
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has lifted the conserve water notice for properties connected to the Bombala town water supply as of 9.30am Tuesday March 11, 2025. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Residential and business water usage in the Bombala area can resume as normal.” “Major repairs and component replacements have been completed over the […]
Snowy Mountains Students Gear Up for National NAPLAN Tests
From tomorrow, March 12, 2025, nearly 1.3 million students across Australia, including those from the Snowy Mountains region, will sit for the annual NAPLAN assessments. Conducted by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), this national testing evaluates literacy and numeracy progress in students from Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. PHOTO: Monaro High […]
Housing Crisis Worsens Across Australia: Snowy Mountains Community Responds
The rental affordability crisis continues to create significant challenges across Australia, with homelessness reaching alarming levels, as revealed in recent reports by Homelessness Australia and Homelessness NSW. In New South Wales (NSW), the situation is particularly dire, with the state recording the worst rental affordability rates. PHOTO: New Ministers Debbie and Bryan Bartlett from Salvation […]
Combined Effort Sees Successful Hazard Reduction Burn in Kosciuszko National Park
In a collective effort to safeguard communities and preserve natural habitats, the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and crews from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) Snowy Monaro District successfully conducted a major hazard reduction burn in Kosciuszko National Park. The operation, dubbed “Thatchers Hole Hazard Reduction” (HR), took […]
Monaro District Cricket: Round 11 Results Stir Competition Ahead of Finals
As the Monaro District Cricket Association One Day Competition heads towards the finals, Round 11 delivered thrilling encounters that shook up the competition ladder, leaving teams jostling for the coveted top four positions. With just one round remaining, every match is crucial in determining which clubs make the finals. PHOTO: Cooma Titans premier top order […]