Snowy Hydro has officially decided to permanently cease its cloud seeding operations following a comprehensive review. The decision was influenced by escalating program costs which were found to outweigh the benefits previously associated with enhancing snowfall in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro has permanently ceased their cloud seeding operation CREDITS: Snowy Hydro Initiated in […]
Category: Science
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Council Secures Significant Funding to Control Local High-Risk Weeds
The work of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) biosecurity team has been recognised and rewarded by the NSW Government this month, with a combined $312,250 in grant funding awarded in two allocations under the NSW Weeds Action Program for Council’s work to address high-risk weed species. Proudly funded by the NSW Government, $272,250 was […]
Strike a Better Kind of Black Gold with Council’s Free Compost Webinar
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is hosting a free online workshop on Thursday May 8, 2025 to help you make the most of your kitchen and garden waste. Join our expert hosts from Sustainable Gardening Australia from 6.30pm for an hour-long session on home composting, worm-farming, and bokashi. PHOTO: Learn the basics of the composting […]
STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day at Cooma North Public School on Again in November
Cooma North Public School is set to host its annual STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, following the resounding success of last year’s event. This initiative aims to inspire students across the Snowy Monaro region by showcasing the many career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). PHOTO: Students […]
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 […]
Impacts of Climate Change on the Northern Corroboree Frog: New Insights from UNSW Study
A recent study from UNSW Sydney has raised alarms about the vulnerability of amphibian species worldwide, offering new insights into their resilience against climate-induced heat stress. The findings have significant implications for conservation efforts, including growing concerns for the Snowy Mountains, Brindabella Ranges based, critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi), already struggling against various […]
Community Support Enhances Cancer Patient Care in Cooma
Generosity from the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research Inc. (MCCR) is significantly enhancing patient care at the Cooma Oncology Unit, as recognised yesterday by Southern NSW Local Health District (Southern NSW LHD). MCCR’s steadfast support has been instrumental in advancing the services provided to cancer patients in the region. PHOTO: Erin Dwyer, Nurse Unit Manager […]