Residents and landholders in the wider Cooma district are advised that WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae alert issued on Tuesday May 13, 2025 for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside of Cooma. Regular usage and utilisation from this segment of the Murrumbidgee River can now resume. Frequent testing and sampling of the river […]
Category: Environment
Snowy Hydro Agrees to Pay $400,000 to Protect Northern Corroboree Frog Following Pollution Incident
In a significant move to protect the critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog, Snowy Hydro Limited has agreed to pay $400,000 to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This commitment is part of an enforceable undertaking (EU) negotiated with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following a 2023 pollution incident. This incident involved elevated […]
Discovery of the Leadbeater’s Possum in Kosciuszko National Park
The Leadbeater’s Possum, a species long considered extinct in New South Wales, has been discovered in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP), sparking significant excitement among conservationists. The incredible finding was made by the NSW Government’s threatened species team while reviewing a series of photos on wildlife cameras set-up for another critically endangered species in the Snowy […]
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 […]
Alpine Tree Frogs Fight Back: Deadly Fungus Spurs Breeding Increase
Despite a deadly disease which has nearly wiped out the critically endangered Alpine Tree Frog from the Snowy Mountains, a new study has found the species is fighting back by breeding more when infected. Chytridiomycosis, a disease caused by chytrid fungus, has eradicated more than 80 percent of the Alpine Tree Frog population since 1980, […]
New EV Fast Charger Coming to Jindabyne
New South Wales is rolling out more EV chargers, as the Minns Labor Government invests another $16.1 million to install 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state, with the Snowy Mountains town of Jindabyne set to receive one. This latest round of grant funding is boosted by private investment that will see a […]
NSW National Parks Boosts Protection for 85 Additional Sites of Significance
The New South Wales (NSW) National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) recently declared 85 new sites as Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS), enhancing conservation efforts for a multitude of threatened species. This announcement brings the total to 360 AIS sites across 151 national parks and reserves in the state, safeguarding 132 threatened plant and animal […]
Trout Spawn Run 2025: Anglers Asked to Respect Rules in Region
The Snowy Mountains beckons anglers each year with the promise of exceptional fishing experiences, and during the annual trout spawn run, visitors have the chance to experience nature at its finest. Made better by seasonal conditions such as good rainfall in the catchments, breeding trout make their way from lake Jindabyne (Thredbo River) or Eucumbene […]
Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Survey Reveals Dramatic Decline in Population
Kosciuszko National Park, one of Australia’s iconic national parks is once again under the spotlight following the release of the 2024 wild horse population survey. The survey released today, was conducted to assess the current population of wild horses within the park and guide future management efforts. The findings have been highly anticipated by conservation […]
Transformation: Paddock in Cooma Set-to Become Emergency Disaster Response Hub
Cooma is set to become home to a state-of-the-art emergency management centre in the Polo Flat area, as the NSW Government announces plans for a new bushfire and emergency hub designed to strengthen disaster response capabilities across Snowy Monaro. The $15 million investment reportedly aligns with the findings of the 2020 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which […]