A motorcyclist has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash in the Snowy Mountains region this afternoon, Thursday March 20, 2025. About 3:15pm, emergency services were called to Snowy Mountains Highway, Kiandra following reports of a single vehicle crash. Officers attached to Monaro Police District were told “a motorcycle has lost control before it crashed.” PHOTO: […]
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Fire at Bumbalong Road Contained: Local Heroes Help Avert Disaster
A significant grass fire broke out on Bumbalong Road in Colinton, yesterday afternoon, March 19, 2025. At approximately 3:00 pm, the blaze erupted, rapidly spreading through grasslands and scattered timber, covering a vast area of 247 hectares. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), alongside multiple agencies, effectively contained the fire by 9:30 […]
Housing Market Values in the Snowy Mountains Slowing
In the wake of COVID-19, the Australian housing market has experienced considerable fluctuations, with regional areas of New South Wales such as the Snowy Mountains, witnessing significant price growth. According to a recent research article by CoreLogic, the effects of the pandemic on housing values were prominent in regional towns like Cooma and Jindabyne, however […]
Suspicious Fire at Mount Gladstone Cooma: Under Investigation
On Sunday afternoon, a fire determined to be suspicious erupted at Mount Gladstone near Cooma, prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to Inspector Langdon Gould of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD), the blaze was reported at approximately 3 pm on March 16, 2025. The Cooma Rural Fire […]
Fire at Nimmitabel Caravan Park
A tragic fire incident occurred at the Nimmitabel Caravan Park last week, impacting a much loved resident, and prompting a swift response from local emergency services. On Wednesday, March 12, at approximately 8:49 am, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD) received an alert regarding a fire in the park. Rural […]
Federal Government’s Crackdown on Illegal Tobacco Sparks Debate
In an ongoing battle against illicit tobacco, the Australian government announced a major crackdown aimed at disrupting illegal trade and reducing smoking rates, but the move has drawn mixed reactions. The Federal Government has committed an additional $156.7 million to law enforcement agencies, augmenting an existing $188.5 million initiative to curb the black market in […]
New Emergency Accommodation Near Completion in Cooma: A Safe Haven for Vulnerable Families
Cooma is on the brink of a significant development in its efforts to support vulnerable community members, as the construction of six self contained emergency accommodation units reaches its final stages. Supported by a $1.2 million investment from the Federal Government, these facilities aim to provide crucial support for women and children experiencing family and […]
Historic Cooma Gaol Recognised on NSW State Heritage Register
Cooma Correctional Centre, formerly known as Cooma Gaol, has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, recognising the site’s significant historical role in New South Wales. This decision acknowledges the harrowing legacy of incarcerating individuals based on their gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community affected by […]
Housing Crisis Worsens Across Australia: Snowy Mountains Community Responds
The rental affordability crisis continues to create significant challenges across Australia, with homelessness reaching alarming levels, as revealed in recent reports by Homelessness Australia and Homelessness NSW. In New South Wales (NSW), the situation is particularly dire, with the state recording the worst rental affordability rates. PHOTO: New Ministers Debbie and Bryan Bartlett from Salvation […]
Combined Effort Sees Successful Hazard Reduction Burn in Kosciuszko National Park
In a collective effort to safeguard communities and preserve natural habitats, the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and crews from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) Snowy Monaro District successfully conducted a major hazard reduction burn in Kosciuszko National Park. The operation, dubbed “Thatchers Hole Hazard Reduction” (HR), took […]