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 […]
Category: Science
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 […]
World Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science Amidst Ongoing Gender Gaps in STEM
On February 11, the world comes together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Despite this milestone, significant gender disparities persist in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Member for Monaro, Steve Whan said, “Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and I’d […]