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Council Seeks Urgent Advice on Old Jindabyne Men’s Toilet Ahead of Winter Season: ‘So Disgusting that Minimal Work Could be Done’

The Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting held yesterday, Thursday May 15, saw Councillor Elliott address a pressing matter in council’s Delivery Program Progress Report concerning the state of public toilet facilities and planned works in Jindabyne. Amidst extensive discussions around the state of the old Jindabyne toilets, in particular the men’s, an amendment to the […]

Thredbo Partners with Snow Australia: A New Era for FIS Park Events

Thredbo Resort has announced a significant new partnership with Snow Australia to bring sanctioned FIS park events back to the nation. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for the development of freestyle skiing and snowboarding in Australia, as the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be integrated into the esteemed Australian […]

Road Safety Under the Spotlight Amid Rising Concerns on Regional Roads

The Snowy Mountains is among other regions in New South Wales (NSW) during 2024 that found itself grappling with road fatalities, prompting heightened efforts by both the government and police to address the worrying trend. Amid increased public awareness campaigns and police operations, National Road Safety Week 2025, held from May 11 to 18, urges […]

JHS Students Brew New Skills in TAFE Hospitality Course

A group of fifteen Year 11 students from Jindabyne High School (JHS) have successfully completed an intensive three-day hospitality course at Jindabyne TAFE. The programme, hosted on the school’s CLC campus, equipped students with invaluable skills and certifications crucial for future success in the hospitality sector. PHOTO: Students used the TAFE Hospitality Barista Mobile Training […]

Murrumbidgee River Blue-Green Algae Alert: Mittagang Crossing, Cooma

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised that a blue-green algae red alert is in effect for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside Cooma, as of 4pm Tuesday May 13, 2025. PHOTO: An aerial view of the affected area at Mittagang Crossing, Cooma. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Under a red-level algae alert, untreated […]

Kristy McBain Sworn in to New and Retained Ministerial Roles

Kristy McBain, Member for Eden-Monaro, has been sworn in as the Federal Minister for Emergency Management, while continuing her position as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Ms McBain said she is proud to be continuing the Australian Government’s commitment to disaster preparedness as well as strengthening regional communities. PHOTO: Kristy McBain left […]

Staying Home Leaving Violence Program Coming to Snowy Monaro

Member for Monaro, Steve Whan has advised the “Staying Home Leaving Violence” program will be coming to the Snowy Monaro, marking a significant advancement in supporting women and children suffering domestic violence in the region. The program aims to enhance the safety and well-being of victim-survivors without necessitating their departure from the familiarity of their […]