Government

Meet the Candidates Talk Jindabyne: Key Takeaways Before You Vote
With the Federal election looming on Saturday, May 3, the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce organised a distinguished Meet the Candidates event on Wednesday, April 23, …
Crossbench Demands Welfare Rate Rise: Labor Offers No Guarantee
The call for increased income support grows louder, with Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates leading demands for a substantial raise in welfare payments. The …
Double Demerits in Effect During ANZAC Day Long Weekend
Police are again out in force across the state this Anzac Day long weekend, with a warning to drivers that one bad decision can take …
Craigie Range Road closed to non-local traffic until further notice
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) announced the immediate closure of Craigie Range Road between Delegate and Craigie in the southern Snowy Monaro, due to the …
Escaped Burns Spark Warning on Safe Burning Practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices and ensure they notify their local fire authority and neighbours, after 30 escaped burns were …
Altercation at Snowy Monaro Regional Council Meeting Sparks Investigation
An April 17, 2025, meeting of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) took a dramatic turn involving police, following debate over a building's legality in …
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 …
Anzac Day 2025 in the Snowy Monaro
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has provided the following list of services and events scheduled to commemorate Anzac Day on Friday April 25, 2025. PHOTO: Cooma …
Want to do Business with Council?
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is inviting business operators in the Snowy Monaro to register a free account on the VendorPanel procurement platform, your one-stop-shop …
Motorists Urged to Drive Safely During School Holidays after Horror Month
In light of an alarming rise in road fatalities across New South Wales, particularly during March when 39 crashes resulted in 41 deaths, NSW Police …
Community Feedback Sought on Proposed Camping Changes in NSW National Parks
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) is actively seeking community input on a significant proposal to enhance camping experiences within …
Work Begins on New Sporting facilities at Bombala Showground
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised work has begun on new sporting facilities, pathways and seating at Bombala Showground as part of stage one in …
Water Supply Maintenance Works in Delegate
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is conducting water infrastructure work in Delegate until early May 2025, weather permitting. No interruptions are planned and all properties will …
April Public Holidays: Council Opening Hours and Facility Closures
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised facilities and services will be affected by the Easter and Anzac Day public holidays coming up later this month. …
Progress at Snowy Hydro 2.0 After Safety Challenges
Australia's largest renewable energy project, Snowy Hydro 2.0, continues to forge ahead with substantial progress reported across multiple facets, despite recent setbacks due to safety …
Delegate Public School Participates in New Community Space Initiative
In an effort to provide more recreational areas for families and communities, certain schools across New South Wales have commenced the Share Our Space Time …
Joint Government Investment Set to Tackle Cooma’s Housing Shortage: Infrastructure Work to Start
The Albanese Labor Government and the NSW Minns Government have announced a significant infrastructure investment in Cooma, amounting to $23.6 million, aimed at addressing the …
Jindabyne to Host Prestigious BMX Championships This April
Jindabyne is set to play host to an exhilarating weekend of BMX racing as it welcomes Round Two of the 2025 AusCycling BMX Racing ACT/NSW …
Snowy Mountains Highway: Work Starts on $36 Million Safety Improvement Package
Upgrades to the Snowy Mountains Highway are underway with improvements coming thanks to a $36 million investment. Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor …
NSW Teachers Federation Claims Eden-Monaro Teachers are Concerned About Dutton
A recent survey conducted by the NSW Teachers Federation indicates concerns among teachers in the Eden-Monaro electorate regarding feared education funding cuts under Peter Dutton. …