Snowy Monaro Regional Council has resolved to give the community and interested residents the opportunity to form a community-led working group (with partners) to develop a proposal for repurposing the Snowy River Hostel site. This follows a vote held in the confidential section of the second session of Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s October Ordinary Council […]
Tag: Berridale
Berridale Village Master Plan: Stage 1 Construction and Stage 3 Design
Council is breaking ground before Christmas on the first stage of Berridale Village Master Plan, with the design process concurrently underway for the future third stage of the ambitious project to transform Berridale. The multi-year Berridale Village Master Plan project has seen Council’s projects team and the community Project Engagement Group working closely together to […]
Monaro Name 16-Man Squad Ahead of 2025 Burns Cup: King Ready to Lead Next Generation
As the commencement of the 2025/26 cricket season approaches, Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) has announced a promising training squad for the upcoming 2025 Burns Cup and representative season. The selections, comprising 16 local talents, features a blend of both emerging and experienced players, poised to make their mark. PHOTO: Thomas King (left) accepts the […]
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 led by local volunteers and supported by BirdLife Southern NSW. The project, Building a Birding Community in the Snowy Monaro, was awarded a 2025 BirdLife Australia Community Grant and is […]
Free Support Services and Aged Care Information Sessions For Over-65s
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is holding free information sessions next month to help connect older residents, their families, and their carers with local and Australian Government support services. Building on over-65s sessions held earlier in the year, these upcoming free events will cover recent reforms to the aged care sector and the latest updates on […]
Slippery Slopes Ahead, NSW Drivers Encouraged to be Road-Ready and Consider Bus Services
With bumper snowfalls and school holiday crowds flooding the Snowy Mountains, the Minns Labor Government is urging drivers to be prepared before heading to the alpine region, warning that too many are arriving under-equipped for dangerous winter road conditions. PHOTO: The Snowy mountains Bus Service provides an alternative to managing alpine roads on your own […]
ANBC Announces Local Ambassador for Gympie Muster
In an exciting development for the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), 19-year-old Berridale singer-songwriter Gabi Forman has been named its first official ambassador. Forman, a promising multi-instrumentalist, will represent the ANBC at the acclaimed Gympie Music Muster in Queensland this August. This appointment also sees her scheduled to perform during the Cooma regional heat and […]
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 […]
Getting to the Snow Has Never Been Easier
The Snowy Mountains Bus and SMS alert services will return this year to ensure snow lovers can make the most of the ski season. Transport for NSW Executive Director Operations Management Craig Moran said tickets are on sale now for the popular Snowy Mountains bus service, which will operate every day from Saturday June 7 […]
Fastest Growing Sport in the World: Pickleball Event in Cooma Tonight
Cooma Regional Sports Centre is set to buzz with excitement this evening as it plays host to a special Pickleball ‘Come and Try’ event. Scheduled to take place from 5 pm to 7 pm, May 13, this unique event welcomes participants of all ages, from 9 to 90, and provides all necessary equipment for newcomers […]