The Cooma Showgrounds bustled on Saturday March 8, as the community gathered to mark the 150th anniversary of the Cooma Show. This significant milestone reflects Cooma’s deep agricultural roots and a vibrant multicultural history that continues to thrive. Upon opening the show, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, highlighted the unique […]
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Thredbo Hosts Thrilling 2025 Boost Mobile Australian MTB Interschools
Thredbo, the heart of the mountain biking (MTB) scene in the Snowy Mountains, came alive last week as it hosted the 2025 Boost Mobile Australian MTB Interschools. From March 3-7, the event attracted over 1,100 keen student riders from nearly 350 schools across Australia, showcasing the growing enthusiasm for MTB among young Australians. PHOTO: Very […]
Crews Swiftly Contain Fires South of Cooma
Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews from the New South Wales RFS Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD) demonstrated their rapid response capabilities as they successfully contained two fires on Saturday March 8, one near Maffra and another close to Cooma Airport. PHOTO: The pine trees at Snowy River Way Maffra will be monitored for residual heat CREDIT […]
Monaro Highway Set for Vital Upgrades with Significant Federal Funding
Commuters and tourists travelling to or from the Snowy Mountains region via Canberra can expect improved travel conditions on the Monaro Highway, thanks to a substantial funding boost from the Federal Government. Committed to enhancing safety and connectivity, the federal government has allocated $17.5 million to support the next stage of safety upgrades on the […]
Landmark School Funding Agreement Achieved in NSW
A historic funding agreement has been reached between the Australian Federal Government and the New South Wales (NSW) Government, marking a significant milestone for public education in the state. This agreement, announced on 4 March 2025, ensures that all NSW public schools will receive full and fair funding in accordance with the Gonski model, fulfilling […]
Motion Passed to Seek Funding and Develop Town Master Plans: Cooma to Come First
In the second half of the Snowy Monaro Regional Councils’ February meeting, councillors debated the Motion 11.14, brought forward by Councillor Davis, regarding inclusion of a plan in councils’ draft for the 2025–2027 delivery and operational phase to seek grant funding for the development of a master plan for beautification efforts in Cooma’s central business […]
Pond Defect Detected at Bombala Wastewater Facility
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised rectification works are in-progress at the sewage treatment plant in Bombala to repair a treatment pond defect recently detected by Council staff. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Temporary additional lining is being installed to protect against leakages from the pond. Maintenance plans were already in-place before this recent defect […]
Impacts of Climate Change on the Northern Corroboree Frog: New Insights from UNSW Study
A recent study from UNSW Sydney has raised alarms about the vulnerability of amphibian species worldwide, offering new insights into their resilience against climate-induced heat stress. The findings have significant implications for conservation efforts, including growing concerns for the Snowy Mountains, Brindabella Ranges based, critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi), already struggling against various […]
Monaro Woman of the Year 2025: Elaine Lollback
The winner of the Monaro Woman of the Year has been announced with Elaine Lollback taking the honours in 2025. Elaine and her team are well known in Queanbeyan and the surrounding area for the work of St Benedict’s Community Centre. PHOTO: Steve Whan (left), Elaine Lollback (right) presented with the Monaro Women of the […]
Cooma Show Celebrating 150 Years on Saturday: Your Guide
This Saturday, the historic Cooma Showgrounds will host the highly anticipated 2025 Community Bank Cooma Show, marking a grand 150-year milestone in Cooma’s rich agricultural history and tradition. With an exciting array of events and activities planned, the March 8 show promises to captivate both young and old alike. PHOTO: The Cooma Show has events […]