Tag: Cooma

Entries Open for Cooma’s Double-up 2025 Australian National Busking Championships

$14k prize money up for grabs Entries have opened for the final heat and grand final of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), with an unprecedented prize pool of $14,000 cash up for grabs. PHOTO: 2023 ANBC finalists Will and Ann entertain at Sharp Street, Cooma CREDIT: ANBC The not-for-profit ANBC is seeking musicians and […]

Council Opts for Cost-Effective Solution to Jindabyne’s Waste Management Woes

In a decisive move to address Jindabyne’s waste management issues, Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) endorsed Option one, under section 9.1.1 of the Council’s business papers during their September meeting, with councillors unanimously in support. The endorsement would see additional works to the interim waste transfer station (WTS) at a significantly lower cost compared to […]

Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke Shines at 2025 Young Judges National Finals

Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke, a young and promising judge tasted sweet success in the National Finals of the 2025 Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) Young Judges and Paraders Championships. Held at the Royal Adelaide Show during September, McGufficke took out first place and national honours in the highly competitive Meat Breed Sheep category. Notably, she also claimed […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

Cooma Pool and Bombala Pool Project Updates

Contractors are hard at work on major upgrades at the public swimming pools in Cooma and Bombala, thanks to grant funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and Council co-contributions. Cooma Pool A significant proportion of the required demolition work on site has been completed. The old plant room and the pool’s outgoing […]

Cooma Stallions Rock Narooma Devils in Heated Group 16 Minor Semi Final

Cooma United Rugby League Football Club’s Stallions emerged victorious against the Narooma Devils during the Group 16 Rugby League first grade Minor Semi Final held at Bill Smyth Oval, Narooma, on Saturday, August 16. The Stallions dominated the match, securing a 30-10 win to advance further in the finals. PHOTO: Hooker Tristan Hamilton was influential […]