The Southern Cats are eagerly preparing for the commencement of their AFL Canberra 2025 season, as both their Community Men’s Division Two and Community Women’s Division One teams get ready to take on the Batemans Bay Seahawks this Saturday, April 5, at Holt Oval, Canberra. The women’s match kicks off at 10 am, followed by […]
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Liberals Pledge $900,000 for Seymour Park Revitalisation in Adaminaby
The Liberal Party, under an elected Dutton Government, has announced today, Wednesday April 2, 2025, a significant pledge of $900,000 dedicated to the revitalisation of Seymour Park in Adaminaby. This initiative, rooted in community collaboration, aims to transform the park into a welcoming space for individuals of all ages and abilities. PHOTO: Members of the […]
Labor Commits to Transforming Cooma into World Class Mountain Biking Destination
In a decisive move to bolster regional tourism and enhance recreational facilities, the Labor Government has pledged $3.1 million to transform Cooma’s mountain biking (MTB) trails into a premier destination should they win the election. This initiative aims to establish new trails and a cutting-edge pump track, potentially positioning Cooma as a venue for world […]
Adaminaby Parking Project: Stage Two Works Begin Monday 14 April 2025
Construction of a new light vehicle and caravan parking area at Adaminaby’s Baker Street Playground off the Snowy Mountains Highway gets underway from Monday April 14, 2025. PHOTO: Construction starts in April on the new light vehicle, and caravan parking area in Adaminaby. The second stage in Council’s Adaminaby Long Vehicle and Truck Parking Project, […]
Stop Mahonia on the Monaro: Choose Non-Invasive Plants For Your Garden
Snowy Monaro Regional Council – Mahonia Gardens are a great source of peace, beauty, and fresh produce, offering both physical and mental nourishment, but they can also be the source of new weeds when the plants we cultivate escape into the surrounding environment. Many of our widespread weeds like cotoneaster and blackberry started off in […]
Snowy Monaro Business Awards Celebrate Regional Excellence
The Snowy Monaro Business Awards 2025 illuminated The Station Resort in Jindabyne on Friday night, March 28, with a dazzling celebration of local business excellence. Nearly 200 guests from across the region gathered to honour the individuals and enterprises propelling the Snowy Monaro’s economy and vibrant communities. PHOTO: Business and community members came together celebrating […]
Concerns Over Council PIO Compliance: Calls for Independent Review of Reports
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) finds itself mired in controversy following the submission of its first Performance Improvement Order (PIO) report. This report, mandated by the Minister for Local Government, scrutinises how the Council is addressing behavioural issues among councillors and aligns with compliance measures. Both supporters and critics of the report’s submission came […]
Bush Fire Danger Period Ends: Hazard Reduction Works to Start
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) ends at midnight (12:00am) tonight, Monday, March 31, 2025 for most of New South Wales (NSW), including the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area. Fire agencies and land managers in these areas where the BFDP has ended will now turn their attention towards conducting hazard reduction works, which includes planned […]
Nine-Year-Old Boy Found After Going Missing in Snowy Mountains
A nine-year-old boy reported missing from Khancoban in the Snowy Mountains has been located according to New South Wales (NSW) Police in an update provided this morning, March, 31, 2025. PHOTO: Axtyn Flack – Has now been located CREDIT: NSW Police. A spokesperson for NSW Police said, “We would like to thank the public and […]
Anembo RFS Volunteers Honoured with Medals: Brigade Officially Receives New Truck at Ceremony
The Snowy Monaro District recognised 14 dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) members at a special ceremony in Anembo this afternoon, March 29, 2025, with the station also officially presented a new fire truck worth $270,000. RFS District Manager, Superintendent Jim Darrant was present alongside Member for Monaro, Steve Whan, Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor, Chris […]