On Saturday, October 4, a grassfire in Dalgety swiftly spread across approximately 150 hectares of land after a controlled permit burn escaped its boundaries. The incident, reported by the landowner via a triple zero call at around 2:02pm, prompted an immediate response from multiple local brigades. PHOTO: Cured grasses across the region are presenting a […]
Category: Agriculture
Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke Shines at 2025 Young Judges National Finals
Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke, a young and promising judge tasted sweet success in the National Finals of the 2025 Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) Young Judges and Paraders Championships. Held at the Royal Adelaide Show during September, McGufficke took out first place and national honours in the highly competitive Meat Breed Sheep category. Notably, she also claimed […]
Tackling Stock Theft: NSW Police’s Strategic Approach to Rural Crime
The New South Wales Police Force has intensified efforts to curb stock theft, a persistent issue affecting rural producers. The Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT), led by NSW Police State Rural Crime Coordinator Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Whiteside APM, has emphasised the critical importance of immediate reporting in tackling this crime. PHOTO: Detective Chief Inspector […]
Drone Sightings Raise Concerns for NSW Farmers
Farmers and rural landowners across New South Wales are expressing concern over recent drone sightings above private properties. The Rural Crime Prevention Team of the NSW Police Force has reported an uptick in these sightings over locations such as livestock paddocks, machinery sheds, and crop fields. PHOTO: Farmers and rural land holders are reporting drones […]
Help Council Protect Public Land From the Red Imported Fire ant Threat
In May 2025, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued their latest fire ant emergency order as the size of the Queensland infested area continues to grow. Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is asking the Snowy Monaro community to be alert and keep an eye out for potential local incursions of this dangerous invasive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snowy Monaro Shines at Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Snowy Monaro region has been represented proudly at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, as locals shone brightly in a series of prestigious competitions. The Far South Coast and Snowy Monaro Association of Show Societies, known as Group 6, celebrated a host of achievements alongside top performers at the event. PHOTO: The Conrayn Merino Stud […]
Seed Saving Workshop at Cooma Community Garden Promises Growth
Enthusiastic gardeners and those who love sustainability don’t have long to secure their spot at The Cooma Community Garden (CCG) Seed Saving for Beginners Workshop, this Sunday, April 13, 2025. The CCG, a beloved hub for community engagement and education, will host a hive of information. PHOTO: Bega Valley Seed Savers’ Toni Remi will share […]
Tiny Homes Offer Hope Amid Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
As Australia grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, innovative solutions like agritourism and tiny homes are providing a glimmer of hope for communities such as Braidwood, a heritage-listed town in the Snowy Mountains. Recent research by Good360 Australia reveals that the financial strain on households across the country has intensified for some Australians, with 34 percent […]