Snowy Monaro Regional Council is delighted to announce that 35 local Snowy Monaro community groups will receive grant funding from the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund in 2025, sharing in a total funding pool of more than $280,000. This year’s funding will support a diverse range of projects, events, and institutions that enhance community life […]
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2025 Winter Season: Above Average Snowfall Saw Best Conditions in Years
On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales closed their winter operations for the 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last lifted runs at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. This winter saw early snowfalls and […]
Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift Officially Opens with Cultural Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting Event
In an event marked by cultural ceremony, the much-anticipated Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift was officially opened yesterday, Friday, July 26. The grand opening, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event, drew local stakeholders, community members, and government representatives to the Snowy Mountains region. PHOTO: Bega Rivers Dancers Group performing a cultural dance in Perisher. The celebration began […]
Snowy 2.0: Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
The Snowy 2.0 project, heralded as Australia’s largest committed renewable energy undertaking, also aims to transform young careers in the Snowy region. An integral part of Snowy 2.0’s mission includes providing local students with hands-on learning opportunities. Eight Year 12 students from Monaro High School are the most recent to benefit, graduating with a Certificate […]
Adelong Gold Announces First Successful Gold Pour at Challenger Gold Mine
Adelong Gold Limited (ASX:ADG) has successfully completed its inaugural gold pour at the Challenger Gold Mine in southern New South Wales. The demonstration attended by board members and key stakeholders, was successfully completed on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, heralding the company’s transition from gold exploration to production. PHOTO: An environmentally friendly recovery process has been […]
Snowy Mountains Monopoly: A Community-Driven Collector’s Delight Set to Launch
The eagerly anticipated Snowy Mountains community edition of the famous Monopoly board game is set to captivate audiences with its unique local twists, launching at 12pm, July 11, 2025, at the Banjo Paterson Inn, Jindabyne. This special edition celebrates the iconic Snowy Mountains region, offering both a nostalgic nod to traditional family ski holidays and […]
Tourism Snowy Mountains Website Recognised at 2025 Australian Web Awards
Tourism Snowy Mountains (TSM), the leading organisation for destination marketing and tourism business development in the Snowy Mountains region, celebrated a significant achievement recently. The TSM website, www.snowymountains.com.au was named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Web Awards in the fiercely competitive Tourism category. PHOTO: The TSM website has been instrumental in boosting year-round […]
Snowy 2.0 Workers Stage Second Strike Over Pay Parity with Further Industrial Action Planned Next Wednesday
A second strike took place yesterday as a part of industrial action regarding worker dissatisfaction surrounding pay and conditions at the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project. A number of unions met at Cooma Airport with workers downing tools for 24 hours, demanding pay parity with their Melbourne counterparts. The dispute, involving major unions such as the […]
Australian Energy Regulator Announces Sharp Electricity Price Rise in NSW
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has confirmed notable hikes in electricity prices under the Default Market Offer (DMO) for 2025–26 released today. This decision directly affects household and small business customers on standing offer plans in New South Wales (NSW), with the increases for NSW being more pronounced compared to those in South East Queensland […]
Australia Post Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Regional NSW
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 […]