The winner of the Monaro Woman of the Year has been announced with Elaine Lollback taking the honours in 2025. Elaine and her team are well known in Queanbeyan and the surrounding area for the work of St Benedict’s Community Centre. PHOTO: Steve Whan (left), Elaine Lollback (right) presented with the Monaro Women of the […]
Category: Breaking News
Federal Government Unveils Strategy to Secure Australia’s Food Future
The Federal Government’s announcement of a new national food security strategy, “Feeding Australia,” is set to engage the agriculture and food production sectors in the Snowy Monaro, and across the nation. This initiative, introduced by the Albanese Labor Government, aims to enhance supply chain resilience and mitigate food production risks, benefiting both local and national […]
Labor Freeze Draught Beer Excise: Does it pass the Jindabyne Brewing Pub Test?
In a recent shift, the Albanese Labor Government announced a two-year freeze on the draught beer excise, a move that comes after decades of biannual tax hikes, with the decision expected to relieve some financial pressure on pubs and their patrons. It comes into effect from August 2025 and is anticipated to benefit regional tourism […]
Eden-Monaro Braces for Rising Heat: Climate Council’s Heat Map Predicts Alarming Temperature Increases
Eden-Monaro is amongst a list of regional areas set to roast, according to the Climate Council’s latest heat map tool. This newly unveiled model comes amidst rising concerns over escalating temperatures, and depicts the daunting future that awaits regional Australia should climate pollution persist unabated. PHOTO: Snow in Kosciuszko National Park could be reduced to […]
Tumut: Critical Incident Declared Following Man’s Death
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man near Tumut in the Snowy Mountains. Just after 2.00pm (Friday February 28, 2025), emergency services were called to Wee Jasper Road at Bombowlee, following reports of concern for welfare. Officers attached to Riverina Police District Area Command attempted to speak with a man, […]
Ventilation Fan Mishap Halts Snowy Hydro 2.0 Operations: Safety Concerns Rise
In the wake of a severe safety incident at the Snowy Hydro 2.0 site, all underground construction has been suspended following a catastrophic ventilation fan failure. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) confirmed the mishap, which could have led to casualties had there been workers present when the industrial fan, measuring approximately 2.5 metres in diameter, […]
Groundbreaking Universal Outdoor Mobile Coverage Initiative: Black Spots Could Soon be a Thing of the Past
The Albanese Government has unveiled the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), a world-first reform aimed at providing basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia. This pioneering initiative announced yesterday, will compel mobile carriers to deliver mobile voice and SMS services to nearly all outdoor areas across the nation, covering up to 5 million square kilometres […]
8.5 Billion Investment in Medicare: Labor Pledges to Leave No-One Behind
In a landmark move, the Albanese Labor Government has announced an $8.5 billion investment to enhance Medicare, marking the largest single investment since its establishment over four decades ago. Aimed at delivering an additional 18 million bulk billed General Practitioner (GP) visits annually, the initiative also includes hundreds of nursing scholarships and a scheme to […]
Monaro Billy Cart Derby Thrills Community with Record-Breaking Speeds and Family Fun
The much-loved Monaro Billy Cart Derby returned on Sunday with excitement and community spirit at the Cooma Showgrounds. Organised by the Cooma Car Club, the event drew a healthy crowd of families from all around the Snowy Mountains for a day of nostalgic fun and friendly competition. PHOTO: The Monaro Billy Cart Derby has grown […]
Bulk Billing Statistics Show National Gains: Eden-Monaro Electorate Indicates Local Health Crisis
The Australian Government has announced a significant increase of six million bulk billed GP visits nationally from November 2023 to December 2024, averaging 100,000 additional visits each week. The rise is attributed to a $3.5 billion investment that tripled the bulk billing incentive, aiming to support pensioners, concession cardholders, and young families, however local data […]