Bright and early on February 8, 2025, the inspiring Krazy Kosci Klimb took place in Kosciuszko National Park, challenging young people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities to hike the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. The event celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of significant impact by empowering over 165 young participants to […]
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Ventilation Fan Mishap Halts Snowy Hydro 2.0 Operations: Safety Concerns Rise
In the wake of a severe safety incident at the Snowy Hydro 2.0 site, all underground construction has been suspended following a catastrophic ventilation fan failure. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) confirmed the mishap, which could have led to casualties had there been workers present when the industrial fan, measuring approximately 2.5 metres in diameter, […]
Bombala Touch Football Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary Milestone
The Bombala Touch Football Association is set to mark a significant milestone, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary on the club’s Grand Final night, Friday March 7, 2025. Established in 1975, the association has become a staple of the Bombala region’s sporting landscape during the summer months. PHOTO: Bombala Touch Footy Association has been bringing the […]
Date Set for Second Session of Adjourned February Council Meeting
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised councillors will meet at 10am on Monday March 3, 2025, in Cooma for the second session of the February Ordinary Council meeting, to consider remaining business on the agenda following the meeting’s adjournment last week. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Due to the length of the agenda, the February […]
Aerial Shooting Temporarily Closes Parts of Kosciuszko National Park
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced the temporary closure of specific sections within Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) to facilitate aerial feral animal control operations. Affected areas include the Jagungal Wilderness Area east of Round Mountain Fire Trail and southwest of Happy Jacks Road between Monday March 3, and Friday […]
Local League Clubs Unite to Bring Back Junior Rugby League
A community ground swell is building to introduce a Mini League Friday night competition in the Snowy Mountains for children aged 5 to 9 years, with the Snowy River Bears (SRB) hosting a free ‘Come and Try’ league clinic this Friday, February 28, from 5 – 6pm at John Connors Oval, Jindabyne. In a move […]
Groundbreaking Universal Outdoor Mobile Coverage Initiative: Black Spots Could Soon be a Thing of the Past
The Albanese Government has unveiled the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), a world-first reform aimed at providing basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia. This pioneering initiative announced yesterday, will compel mobile carriers to deliver mobile voice and SMS services to nearly all outdoor areas across the nation, covering up to 5 million square kilometres […]
Upcoming Jindabyne ScrapMart Closures
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised due to temporary staffing shortages, the Jindabyne ScrapMart tip shop at Jindabyne Landfill will be closed on Saturday March 1, and Saturday March 8, 2025. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Second-hand shoppers can still find plenty of bargains across the region over the next fortnight at our ScrapMart facilities […]
Have Your Say on the Revised Snowy Monaro Community Strategic Plan
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is inviting all residents, ratepayers, and stakeholders to provide feedback on the revised Snowy Monaro Community Strategic Plan 2042. The consultation is open now until Monday 24 March 2025, and is your chance to provide input on the updated plan following community engagement conducted last year. Originally adopted in 2022, […]
Cooma Colts Launch Pathways Program for Junior Rugby League Players
A new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between junior and senior rugby league levels was launched on Sunday, February 23, at the Cooma Showgrounds. Nathan Smith, the Colts’ Under 18s Coach for 2025, spearheaded the pathways program designed to transition Cooma Colts Junior Rugby League players into the senior Cooma Stallions team. PHOTO: Cooma […]