On Saturday, May 31, the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) embarked on a trip to Jindabyne’s JJ Connors Oval for an exciting day of rugby fixtures against their Snowy Mountains rivals the Jindabyne Rugby Union Club in round 7 of the ACT Women’s 10s and round 8 of the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro […]
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Aurora Australis Dazzles the Snowy Mountains’ Skies
In a spectacular celestial event, the Aurora Australis illuminated the night skies over the Snowy Mountains and the wider southeast of Australia last night, June 1. This stunning display was a result of a recent geomagnetic storm caused by a solar coronal mass ejection (CME). The CME, known for its high velocity, interacted with Earth’s […]
Cold Snap Sets Record Lows in Snowy Mountains
Yesterday, June 1, 2025, marked the start of winter, and for the Snowy Mountains region and surrounding areas, it also saw record-breaking low temperatures, signalling a frosty start to the season, as many around the region shivered. According to Weatherzone, these readings mark the coldest start to the winter, this early in the season, in […]
Cooma Stallions Topple Bega Roosters: A Much-Needed First Grade Victory
In intense round 6 fixtures held yesterday at the Cooma Showgrounds, the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club (CURLFC) faced off against the travelling Bega Roosters in three grades of Group 16 Rugby League. While the Fillies had a difficult day out, the Stallions reserve and first grade sides emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and […]
Bears Look to Bounce Back After Tough Test Against Boorowa Rovers
The Snowy River Bears returned to the field for round 5 of the Canberra Region Rugby League’s George Tooke Shield, after an unexpected three-week hiatus, to face the formidable Boorowa Rovers on Saturday, May 31. The Bears initially made a strong impression, opening the scoring with a try from hooker Tui Samoa. However, the match […]
Cooma Basketball Association U16 Girls Battle Hard in Southern Junior League Finals
The Cooma Basketball Association (CBA) U16 girls team demonstrated resilience and tenacity as they competed in the round 3 finals of the Southern Junior League competition over the weekend in the Illawarra. On the back of a spectacular performance in Albury during Round 2, where they clinched four out of five victories, the Cooma girls […]
JRUC: Ladies Day Delivers two Thrilling Wins
An exuberant celebration marked the annual Ladies Day at Jindabyne Rugby Union Club (JRUC) yesterday, where the home teams delivered impressive victories in front of a spirited crowd. Facing the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC), both the women’s and men’s teams sealed thrilling wins in the much-anticipated clashes between Snowy Mountains teams. In the […]
Rescue Dogs Make Pawfect Pets: Couple Share their Success
Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s (SMRC) ranger services team are the local frontline service for animal welfare in the Snowy Monaro. When companion animals find themselves without a home to call their own in our region, the rangers are there to step in and keep them safe, comfortable, and to find them their forever family. PHOTO: […]
Delegate Transfer Station Closed Saturday 31 May 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised residents and business customers in the Delegate area that Delegate Transfer Station will be closed Saturday May 31, 2025. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “This is a one-off temporary closure for this date only. Delegate Transfer Station will open as scheduled from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday June 3, […]
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shape Our Region’s Future
There are only four days to go in our region’s biggest consultation of 2025, with Council urging Snowy Monaro residents and ratepayers to jump online and share their feedback before Tuesday June 3, 2025. By completing the simple survey online at https://qrco.de/SMRCipr, community members will ensure that their voices are heard and that Council’s plans for […]