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 […]
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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 […]
NSW Deadline Approaches: National Parks Fees to Rise Under Proposed High-Low Season Tiered Changes
The clock is ticking for New South Wales residents and visitors to provide their feedback on proposed alterations to the camping fees and booking systems in the state’s national parks which would see increased peak season fees. The consultation period to provide feedback to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW-NPWS), will conclude at […]
Snowy Hydro 2.0 Workers to Walk off Job Over Pay Dispute
Workers involved in the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project plan to stop work for 24 hours today, Wednesday May 21, following a dispute over pay parity with their counterparts in Melbourne. The action, undertaken by members of the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), includes 1,000 workers who are protesting against Italian company Webuild, the contractor responsible for […]
Start your Midwifery Career Close to Home with NSW Health
Registered nurses in Monaro are encouraged to start their midwifery careers by applying to become a midwifery student in a NSW public hospital. Applications have now opened for MidStart 2026 and close on June 2, 2025. Training locations are available across the state, including rural and regional areas like the Snowy Monaro. PHOTO: Local options […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thaler Reaches Pinch Point: Tribunal Denies Urgent Stay Request on Suspension
Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor Andrew Thaler faced the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal yesterday, Thursday May 15, 2025 attempting to overturn a suspension imposed by the Office of Local Government (OLG). PHOTO: Andrew Thaler pinches himself at the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce meet the candidates forum prior to the 2025 election. As reported by the […]
Road Safety Under the Spotlight Amid Rising Concerns on Regional Roads
The Snowy Mountains is among other regions in New South Wales (NSW) during 2024 that found itself grappling with road fatalities, prompting heightened efforts by both the government and police to address the worrying trend. Amid increased public awareness campaigns and police operations, National Road Safety Week 2025, held from May 11 to 18, urges […]