Australia Post has unveiled a significant multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing its operations across regional New South Wales, with the Snowy Mountains region set to benefit. The initiative involves the development of six brand-new greenfield sites in the towns of Tumut, Leeton, Casino, Deniliquin, Forbes, and Byron Bay, with discussions for leases on brownfield […]
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Transformation: Paddock in Cooma Set-to Become Emergency Disaster Response Hub
Cooma is set to become home to a state-of-the-art emergency management centre in the Polo Flat area, as the NSW Government announces plans for a new bushfire and emergency hub designed to strengthen disaster response capabilities across Snowy Monaro. The $15 million investment reportedly aligns with the findings of the 2020 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which […]
Stallions Denied by Devils on the Road: Fillies Win Close Encounter
In a thrilling afternoon of Group 16 round 4 action in Narooma yesterday, the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club (CURLFC) took on the Narooma Devils in a heartbreaking first grade encounter, while the reserve grade side met the Bega Roosters in a close contest. The Fillies continued on their run of good form emerging […]
First Significant Snow Falls: Hopes High for Thrilling Winter Season
The Snowy Mountains welcomed the first significant snowfall of the 2025 winter season over the weekend, bringing fresh excitement to the region and dustings across the Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts. These initial falls, combined with cold temperatures, has set the stage for an eagerly anticipated ski season scheduled to commence Saturday, June 7. PHOTO: […]
Bombala Blue Heelers go Toe-to-toe with Tigers: High Heelers and Reserve Grade Secure Wins
The Bombala Blue Heelers Rugby League Football Club hosted a thrilling day of rugby league at the Bombala Exhibition Ground yesterday, facing off against the Eden Tigers across three grades of Group 16 action on a classic Sunday afternoon in the Snowy Mountains where you truly needed to love Rugby League to battle the frosty […]
Bushpigs Bounce Back: Miss Piggies Flying in Home Games Against Yass
Jindabyne Rugby Union Club (JRUC) celebrated a blistering round of rugby at JJ Connors Oval yesterday, hosting the Yass Rams and Ewes in their latest fixtures for the 2025 season, with both the Miss Piggies and the Bushpigs securing crucial wins. The Miss Piggies dominated the field against the Yass Ewes with a commanding 44-7 […]
Southern Cats Men Push Ladder Leaders: Cats Women Play Historic First Home Game in Cooma
An air of excitement hung over the Snowy Oval in Cooma yesterday as the Southern Cats proudly hosted their inaugural home games of the 2025 season for both their men’s and women’s football teams. For the Southern Cats women, this was more than just a game; it marked the beginning of a new chapter as […]
Old Boys Day Sees Devils’ Angels Stay Undefeated: Red Devils Culture Stronger than Ever Despite First Loss
In a day filled with nostalgia and competitive spirit, the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) celebrated Old Boys Day with mixed outcomes on the field at Rotary Oval. The spotlight shone brightly on the Cooma Devils’ Angels women’s team, who continued their undefeated streak in the ACT Rugby Women’s 10s, while the men’s team […]
Thaler Reaches Pinch Point: Tribunal Denies Urgent Stay Request on Suspension
Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Andrew Thaler faced the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal yesterday, Thursday May 15, 2025 attempting to overturn a suspension imposed by the Office of Local Government (OLG). PHOTO: Andrew Thaler pinches himself at the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce meet the candidates forum prior to the 2025 election. As reported by the […]
Council Secures Significant Funding to Control Local High-Risk Weeds
The work of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) biosecurity team has been recognised and rewarded by the NSW Government this month, with a combined $312,250 in grant funding awarded in two allocations under the NSW Weeds Action Program for Council’s work to address high-risk weed species. Proudly funded by the NSW Government, $272,250 was […]