The anticipation is building as the Jindabyne Bushpigs gear up to compete in the prestigious Kiama Sevens tournament at the Kiama Showground on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The annual rugby sevens event, now celebrating its 53rd year, promises an exciting day with top-tier competition, featuring a staggering prize pool exceeding $30,000. The Bushpigs will contest […]
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Council Invites Tenders for Bombala Showground Upgrades
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has opened the tender for Stage 1 of the Bombala Showground Sporting Infrastructure Upgrade. The project at 60 Wellington Street aims to improve local sporting facilities to support the region’s sporting culture, with completion expected by 30 April 2025. PHOTO: Bombala Showground from above CREDIT: Andre Reis. The tender, […]
She Hoops Funding Brings Benefits to the Snowy Mountains and Beyond
Basketball in the Snowy Mountains region is set to reach new heights with the injection of nearly $1 million into the She Hoops program, thanks to the Australian Government’s Play Our Way funding. PHOTO: Basketball Australia will receive almost $1 million in funding from the Australian Government which will allow She Hoops to scale to […]
Eden-Monaro: Residents Benefiting from NBN Upgrades
Residents and businesses in regional, remote, and rural areas like Eden-Monaro are benefiting from faster broadband and increased data. This improvement comes as a result of the Albanese Government’s completion of $480 million dollars worth of upgrades to NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite services. PHOTO: Residents in Eden-Monaro are enjoying faster internet speeds after […]
Shared Trail Upgrades Close to Getting Green Light
At the ordinary Council meeting on Thursday February 20, Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) will bring to the agenda the DA outcome for the consolidation and formalisation of the Tyrolean and Mill Creek trail network surrounding Lake Jindabyne. PHOTO: Shared trail network site. The project is set to get the green light for a […]
Delegate Water Supply Interruption: February 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has scheduled water infrastructure works in Delegate for the morning of Saturday February 22, 2025, weather permitting. Council advised the water supply for all residents and businesses will be temporarily turned off while work is underway. Essential Information: Delegate water supply interruption Where: Delegate, all properties connected to town […]
Twin Tons and Lots of Runs
Round 8 of the Monaro District Cricket Association Senior Men’s One Day Competition was highlighted by twin tons and big totals in an all important weekend of cricket in the Snowy Mountains. Dalgety hosted the Jindabyne Tigers in the only lower scoring match of the round, seeing a very close contest. Dalgety batted first and […]
Delivering a Safer Brown Mountain
OPINION PIECE Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain: As a major highway linking the Coast with Canberra, we all know how vital Brown Mountain is for our community. I drive up and down Brown Mountain several times a week and, like you, know how frustrating the continual landslips, rockfalls and delays are. These issues aren’t new […]
Cannonball MTB Festival 2025: A Thrilling Week in the Snowy Mountains
Thredbo was once again the epicentre of mountain biking exhilaration as it hosted the 2025 Cannonball MTB Festival, presented by Boost Mobile, drawing 750 competitors and thousands of enthusiastic spectators. This thrilling event, celebrating its 11th anniversary, proved to be an unforgettable week of intense racing and vibrant festival vibes. PHOTO: Thredbo’s MTB Festival celebrates […]
Cooma Correctional Centre Linked to Claims Scandal: Investigations Launched
In a shocking revelation, investigations into fraudulent child sexual abuse compensation claims have revealed that one third of inmates at Cooma Correctional Centre have submitted allegedly deceitful applications. This discovery is part of a wider investigation into a sophisticated crime syndicate alleged to have coached individuals to falsely claim compensation under schemes including the National […]