Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised following a collaborative planning session with Council and the Adaminaby community last month, Adaminaby Pool will open for a 15-week season from Saturday December 6, 2025. Applications for the trial volunteer lifeguard program proposed by the community at the August session are also open from today. With a later […]
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‘Storm of the Season’ Expected to Deliver Substantial Snow Comes with Severe Weather Warning
A low-pressure system is currently making its way into the Snowy Mountains region, prompting the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to issue a severe weather warning. Despite many snow enthusiast thrilled about the forecast snowfall ahead, residents and visitors to the area are urged to brace for challenging conditions. PHOTO: Heavy snowfall is expected to […]
Draft Strategy Open For Public Feedback
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking community input on the draft Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lands Strategy until Monday September 1, 2025. The draft strategy concerns housing and employment growth in the Snowy Monaro over a 20-year period. Interested community members are encouraged to visit the consultation page on Council’s engagement platform at https://qrco.de/lands25 to review the […]
Damaging Winds Forecast in Snowy Mountains: Blizzard Warning for Higher Elevations
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a weather warning alerting residents to damaging winds set to impact parts of the Snowy Mountains. The adverse weather is anticipated to impact the region from this afternoon through to Wednesday morning, with elevations above 1400m forecast to experience potential blizzard conditions. PHOTO: The first of two […]
Snow Blankets Wider Snowy Mountains Region
Residents across the Snowy Mountains region awoke to a picturesque scene this morning, Monday June 9, as heavy snowfall covered towns and landscapes at higher elevations, but also dusted the wider region. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) attributes the abrupt winter wonderland to a low-pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea, which brought cold […]
Damaging Winds Alert Issued for Snowy Mountains: Possible Blizzard Conditions Above 1400m
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds set to impact the southeastern parts of New South Wales. As strong northwesterly winds persist ahead of a significant cold front, the BOM warns of potentially dangerous conditions. The warning, which affects several areas along the Great Dividing Range and southern […]
Adaminaby RFS Shines at State Road Crash Rescue Challenge
Dubbo recently hosted the 2025 NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge, an event that saw the Adaminaby Rural Fire Service (RFS) on a successful trip to the state’s central west. Competing amongst seasoned emergency service teams from across New South Wales, the Adaminaby brigade emerged with an impressive third place in the Entrapped Rescue Group […]
Mountain Pygmy-Possums on the Road to Recovery in the Snowy Mountains
In an encouraging turn for conservationists, the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum is exhibiting signs of recovery in Kosciuszko National Park. A recent survey at Snow Ridge Hill, one of the possum’s primary habitats, revealed an unprecedented 107 individuals. Impressively, 78 of these were female, most carrying the maximum of four joeys in their pouches. PHOTO: […]
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Proposes Changes to Swimming Pool Fees
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has released its draft Fees and Charges document for 2025-26, which includes proposed adjustments to swimming pool fees in the region. These changes are part of the council’s annual Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite, now open for community feedback. PHOTO: Berridale and Adaminaby pool will see fee increases […]
Local Snowy Monaro RFS Heroes Honoured at St Florian’s Day 2025 Awards
The Snowy Mountains is safeguarded by some of the most dedicated firefighters in the region. Yesterday, on St Florian’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the valour and dedication of Rural Fire Service (RFS) members, two exceptional individuals from the Snowy Monaro District were recognised. Operational Officer Level 1 Adrian Butters of Adaminaby and Group […]