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Bushpig’s First Win Comes at Home: Jindabyne Community Rallies to Support Taralga Tigers

The Jindabyne Bushpigs have secured their first win in season 2025, defeating the Taralga Tigers at JJ Connors Oval, recording a commanding 105-5 victory in the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Rugby competition. However, the day was not solely about the points on the board, but also about the unity and support demonstrated by the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]