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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 […]

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 […]

Nimmitabel Conserve Water Notice and Blue-Green Algae Alert Lifted

Following extensive testing, Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has lifted the conserve water notice for properties connected to the Nimmitabel town water supply and ended the blue-green algae alert for Lake Wallace Dam and the MacLaughlin River. As of 9.30am Wednesday 5 March 2025 A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Ongoing water quality analysis and testing […]

2025 Lake Light Sculpture Event Returns to Illuminate Jindabyne

Mark your calendars for the much-anticipated return of the Lake Light Sculpture event, set to transform the stunning foreshore of Lake Jindabyne from April 18th to 21st, 2025. Artist applications, which close today March 5th, offer artists 13 diverse awards. This flagship summer festival will once again offer visitors and locals an exciting artistic showcase […]

Federal Government Unveils Strategy to Secure Australia’s Food Future

The Federal Government’s announcement of a new national food security strategy, “Feeding Australia,” is set to engage the agriculture and food production sectors in the Snowy Monaro, and across the nation. This initiative, introduced by the Albanese Labor Government, aims to enhance supply chain resilience and mitigate food production risks, benefiting both local and national […]