With the Federal election looming on Saturday, May 3, the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce organised a distinguished Meet the Candidates event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Horizons Lake Jindabyne. This vital assembly provided an opportunity for constituents of Eden Monaro to engage directly with prospective candidates, each of whom articulated distinct positions on critical […]
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Crossbench Demands Welfare Rate Rise: Labor Offers No Guarantee
The call for increased income support grows louder, with Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates leading demands for a substantial raise in welfare payments. The move, prompted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, continues to impact the lives of many residents within the Eden-Monaro electorate. PHOTO: Cooma Services Australia branch. With the possibility of a minority […]
Trump’s Tariffs Pose Challenges for Australian Farmers
In a recent development that could have significant economic repercussions for producers in the Snowy Mountains and across the country, the Trump Administration has imposed a 10 percent tariff on Australian exports. The news comes as President Trump set out his Liberation Day plans, today announcing reciprocal tariffs that trade partners would face from April […]
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 […]
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 […]
Housing Market Values in the Snowy Mountains Slowing
In the wake of COVID-19, the Australian housing market has experienced considerable fluctuations, with regional areas of New South Wales such as the Snowy Mountains, witnessing significant price growth. According to a recent research article by CoreLogic, the effects of the pandemic on housing values were prominent in regional towns like Cooma and Jindabyne, however […]
Housing Crisis Worsens Across Australia: Snowy Mountains Community Responds
The rental affordability crisis continues to create significant challenges across Australia, with homelessness reaching alarming levels, as revealed in recent reports by Homelessness Australia and Homelessness NSW. In New South Wales (NSW), the situation is particularly dire, with the state recording the worst rental affordability rates. PHOTO: New Ministers Debbie and Bryan Bartlett from Salvation […]
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 […]
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, […]
Motion to Complete Monaro Rail Trail Business Case Passed
The motion to reinstate the Monaro Rail Trail project into the Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s delivery and operational plan has been passed, but not before sparking intense debate among councillors, reflecting a mix of enthusiasm for potential economic rejuvenation and caution over possible risks and costs. PHOTO: A section of rail line on the proposed […]