Double-take: Long-Footed Potoroo Spotting in Kosciuszko National Park
The Long-footed Potoroo, one of the rarest marsupials in NSW, has been discovered in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP). Listed as critically endangered, this is only …
Be Swoop Smart in the Snowy Monaro this Spring
It’s great to take in the warmer weather and enjoy some time outdoors with the arrival of spring here in the Snowy Monaro, but Council …
Snowy Hydro 2.0 Faces Cost Reassessments Amid Mounting Pressures
In an endeavour to understand the financial landscapes surrounding the monumental Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, a comprehensive cost reassessment has been prompted by escalating challenges. …
October Birding Weekend to Launch New Community Initiative in the Snowy Monaro
A full weekend of birdwatching, workshops, and citizen science is coming to the Snowy Monaro Region from October 17–19, thanks to a new community initiative …
The Great Spring Clean Up Returns to the Snowy Monaro for 2025
On the back of a successful first year, Snowy Monaro Regional Council is proud to be supporting Clean Up Australia's The Great Spring Clean Up campaign for …
Continued Tree Planting Efforts Combat Dieback in Snowies
In a concerted effort to combat dieback in the Snowy Mountains, volunteers and staff from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) gathered …
Trout Cod Action Plan Finalised: Free Community Information Sessions Announced
The NSW Government has finalised the Trout Cod Action Plan earlier this year, following community feedback received in late 2023. The plan aims to preserve …
Students and Council Working Together to Tackle Local Litter
Thanks to the initiative of two high school students at the Redlands High Country Campus in Moonbah, Council is rolling out a new anti-littering campaign …
New Campaign Aims to Stop Litter Hitting the Slopes This Winter
A new consumer awareness campaign is launching this snow season at retailers across the Snowy Monaro, aiming to prevent retail packaging litter from contaminating the …
Murrumbidgee River Blue-green Algae Alert Lifted
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …