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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 […]

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 […]

Opportunity to Join Snowy Mountains Aboriginal Community Advisory Committee

In an effort to strengthen collaboration with Aboriginal communities, the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced another opportunity for Aboriginal people of Monero-Ngarigo descent and those with cultural ties to Monero-Ngarigo country to join the Southern Snowy Mountains Aboriginal Community Advisory Committee. PHOTO: Monero-Ngarigo country. The committee is essential for […]

Artist Benni Phillips Nozdrachev Returns to Raglan Gallery with “Asteroid Farm”

The Raglan Gallery is captivating art enthusiasts with renowned Ngarigo country (Numeralla, Cooma) based artist Benni Phillips Nozdrachev’s latest exhibition, “Asteroid Farm”, running until March 2nd. Known for his intriguing use of recycled materials, Phillips Nozdrachev impresses with works that embody a unique blend of intricacy and rustic charm. PHOTO: Benni Phillips Nozdrachev’s latest exhibition, […]