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Southern Cats Men Steal AFL Canberra Season Opener: Cats Women Play Historic First Official Match

The Southern Cats embarked on an exhilarating start to their AFL Canberra 2025 season, facing off against Batemans Bay Seahawks in matches filled with adrenaline and tenacity at Holt Oval, Saturday April 5. Both the men’s and women’s teams took to the field, determined to carve their place in the competition. In a thrilling men’s […]

New Life for Historic Cooma Railway Facilities: Grand Opening Event

The newly restored Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) Courts and Railway Institute Building celebrated its grand opening today, Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in preserving the heritage of the local community. The festivities were attended by residents and railway enthusiasts, as the community gathered to witness the unveiling of the meticulously restored facilities. […]

Heavy Patching Road Repairs Underway Across the Region

The next stage of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) sealed road maintenance and repair program is underway, with damaged sections of road throughout the Snowy Monaro undergoing heavy patching works until May 2025, weather permitting. Works are scheduled for roads in Beloka, Bombala, Cootralantra, Dalgety, Jindabyne, Lords Hill, Moonbah, Rocky Plain, and Springfield over […]

Improvements Rolling Out for Jindabyne Kerbside Bin Collection Service

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised two trucks will be servicing the kerbside bin collection route in Jindabyne from Friday next week. With more vehicles, collections will now be more efficient. This means the trucks will be arriving to empty your bin earlier in the day. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “With these service improvements […]

STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day at Cooma North Public School on Again in November

Cooma North Public School is set to host its annual STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, following the resounding success of last year’s event. This initiative aims to inspire students across the Snowy Monaro region by showcasing the many career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). PHOTO: Students […]

Council Seeks Cooma and Michelago Residents Who Want to Make a Difference

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is looking for nominations from Cooma and Michelago residents for vacant positions on the community-run Section 355 Committees that oversee Cooma North Ridge Reserve and the Michelago Hall and Tennis Courts. Council advised no experience is required, and you only need to commit to a few hours a month. Council […]

Discover Local Services For Over-65s at Council’s Free Information Sessions

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is holding free information sessions in Bombala and Jindabyne from next month to promote the wide array of local services available for older residents and their families and carers. SMRC advised residents to come have a chat with Council’s community services team and representatives from local service organisations to learn […]

Trump’s Tariffs Pose Challenges for Australian Farmers

In a recent development that could have significant economic repercussions for producers in the Snowy Mountains and across the country, the Trump Administration has imposed a 10 percent tariff on Australian exports. The news comes as President Trump set out his Liberation Day plans, today announcing reciprocal tariffs that trade partners would face from April […]

Cooma Hospital Unveils New Accommodation for Key Workers

Cooma Hospital and Health Service is set to welcome healthcare staff into its newly completed key worker accommodation, which comprises 12 modern units. This initiative, backed by the NSW Government, aims to address the recruitment and retention challenges faced by healthcare facilities, particularly in regional areas. PHOTO: Member for Monaro Steve Whan toured the facility […]