The Monaro Colts faced a tough defeat against the Northern Rivers Titans at the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) Men’s Country Championships semi-final held at Collegians Sports Stadium today, March 23, 2025. The Titans outperformed the Colts 56-12, securing their place in the Grand Final where they will meet the Newcastle Rebels, who booked […]
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Cooma Residence Restrained in Child Abuse Material Case
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has restrained a property in Cooma believed to be worth $370,000 following charges against a 71-year-old New South Wales (NSW) man for alleged child abuse material offences. The individual was charged in June 2023 for offences related to possessing, accessing, and transmitting child abuse images […]
Snowy Mountains SBX Stars win two Silver Medals: World Cup – Austria
Australian snowboard cross athletes Josie Baff and Adam Lambert from the Snowy Mountains shone brightly at the World Cup event over night, March 23, in Montafon, Austria, capturing two silver medals ahead of the World Championships. The impressive performances by the duo has created a buzz around the Australian snowboard cross team as they prepare […]
Upcoming Safety Work at Cooma Showground to Remove End-of-Life Trees
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised nine trees will be removed along the western edge of Cooma Showground from the middle of next month, with the ornamental non-native species reaching the end of their safe useful life expectancy (SULE) this year. All of the trees removed will be replaced with new plantings. PHOTO: The area […]
New Learning Hub Unveiled at Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Jindabyne was a site of ceremony today, Friday March 21, as a new state-of-the-art learning hub called the Curiosity Centre, at Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) was officially opened. The event reflected on the growth and aspirations of an education institution celebrating its 30th anniversary year. PHOTO: Michael Jones – Chairman (left), School Captain – […]
Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Kiandra
A motorcyclist has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash in the Snowy Mountains region this afternoon, Thursday March 20, 2025. About 3:15pm, emergency services were called to Snowy Mountains Highway, Kiandra following reports of a single vehicle crash. Officers attached to Monaro Police District were told “a motorcycle has lost control before it crashed.” PHOTO: […]
American Influencer Criticised for Baby Wombat Incident in Snowy Mountains
In a controversial event that unfolded in the Snowy Mountains, American influencer Sam Jones, also known by her online pseudonym Samantha Strable, has faced severe backlash for filming herself taking a baby wombat from its mother on a roadside. The footage, which went viral on social media, has sparked debates over ethical wildlife interactions and […]
Biosecurity Team Seizes Regional Priority Weed from Cooma Residence
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised Council’s biosecurity team were recently alerted to the online sale of water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), a regional priority weed, from a residence in Cooma. The plants were initially purchased interstate by the individual who was unaware of its status as a regional priority weed. PHOTO: Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), […]
More Support for Franchising Sector in Eden-Monaro
The Federal Government is set to bolster support for the franchising sector in Eden-Monaro, with new measures aimed at strengthening the Franchising Code of Conduct. This initiative will extend protections against Unfair Contract Terms and Unfair Trading Practices to all businesses regulated under the Code, as outlined in a recent announcement by Kristy McBain, Member […]
Brown Mountain Repairs to Enhance Travel Between Snowy Mountains and South Coast
A significant funding boost of $1.6 million has been announced by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments for repairs on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain. This investment targets one of the two remaining landslip sites, with over $8.6 million committed to repairs since the current governments took office. PHOTO: Brown Mountain is a […]