Category: Business

Tourism Research Australia: Snowy Mountains Records State’s Highest Growth in Regional Occupancy Rates

In positive news for local business, the New South Wales (NSW) visitor economy has reached unprecedented heights, with the Snowy Mountains emerging as a standout performer. According to the latest data released by Tourism Research Australia, the Snowy Mountains recorded a year-on-year occupancy rate growth of 8.9 percent, the highest in regional NSW, while the […]

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 […]

Australia’s Food Market Enters “New Normal” Amid Shifting Consumer Habits: Rabobank Report

Rabobank has released a new report detailing the evolving dynamics in Australia’s food market, signalling a “new normal” following several tumultuous years. The Rabobank report, marking the five-year anniversary of significant market disruptions, suggests that Snowy Mountains residents among Australian consumers, and businesses are adapting to a drastically altered food ecosystem. PHOTO: Snowy Mountains residents […]

Tender Bids Open for Upgrades to Jindabyne Claypits Carpark

The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has announced the opening of tender bids for the upgrade of Jindabyne’s Claypits carpark, with construction set to commence in April 2025. This development is part of a collaborative effort involving the Australian Federal Government, and the New South Wales (NSW) Government. PHOTO: The Claypits carpark upgrades stand to […]

Tumut River Brewing Company: A New Chapter with Local Vision

Tumut River Brewing Company, a cherished local establishment, faced a harrowing closure in September 2024, but found new life three months later in December when local residents and former employees Michael Cichocki and Mary Richmond stepped in to save it. The brewery, a beacon of community spirit and tourism, is set to become a focal […]

Snowy Hydro Launches Scholarships to Bolster Gender Diversity in STEM

Snowy Hydro has announced two significant scholarships aimed at encouraging participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. These scholarships, funded through a partnership with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), are designed to bolster gender diversity by targeting women and non-binary individuals eager to pursue STEM careers. PHOTO: Courtney Bulgarelli […]

Breaking Barriers: Women Could be the Key to Preventing Construction Skills Shortage

Australia’s construction industry, contributing over $360 billion annually to the economy, faces a looming crisis: a shortfall of 250,000 skilled workers within five years according to a recent report by PlanRadar. As the sector grapples with this shortage, attention is turning to an under-utilised resource: women, who make up less than 15% of the workforce, […]

New Mt. Perisher 6 Chairlift Nears Completion at Perisher Ski Resort

Perisher Ski Resort is nearing a major milestone as work progresses on the state-of-the-art Mt. Perisher 6-Seater Chairlift, a critical development for winter sports enthusiasts. Despite the holiday season, teams from Doppelmayr and Perisher have worked relentlessly to ensure the lift is ready to operate this winter. PHOTO: The reduction of lift towers from 27 […]

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, […]