Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) Devil’s Angels secured another win in a gripping encounter at Bungendore Sports Hub today, during round 11 of the ACT Rugby Women’s 10s. Despite trailing at the half-time break, the Devil’s Angels proved why they’ve been a premiership threat this season, securing a hard fought 24-15 victory over the […]
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued: Heavy Rainfall and Destructive Winds Forecast
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for the Snowy Mountains region as a complex low-pressure system moves in bringing locally destructive winds, and heavy rainfall. Forecasts indicate that the wet weather will pick up throughout today, before intensifying overnight into Wednesday, July 2, with the Snowy River catchment on flood […]
Doctor Murdoch Retires: 12 Years of Unwavering Commitment in Cooma
Dr Steve Murdoch, a respected and dedicated figure in rural healthcare, retired on Wednesday, June 25, after 12 years of impactful service at Cooma Hospital and Health Service. Known for his calming nature, Dr Murdoch’s journey in Cooma began at the nurses’ station in cargo shorts and sandals. After more than decade in the region, […]
10.75 Percent Rate Rise: Council Approves Making of 2025-26 Annual Rates and Charges
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has approved the making of their annual rates and charges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, following a recent council meeting. The most notable change is the cost increase of 10.75 percent for ratepayers, with the changes set to take effect from July 1, 2025. This decision aligns with the rate […]
JPS and SMGS Students Progress in Renowned Rostrum Competition
The Snowy Monaro Region recently witnessed a display of academic commitment as students from Snowy Monaro schools competed in the Rostrum, ACT Primary Schools Speaking Competition quarter finals. Held last Thursday, June 19 in Cooma, the event saw budding public speakers from across the region vying for a chance to progress to the next stage […]
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 […]
Date Set For Second Session of Adjourned June Ordinary Council Meeting
Snowy Monaro Regional Councillors will meet in Cooma at 1pm on Thursday July 3, 2025 to consider matters carried over from the June Ordinary Council Meeting. The business paper for the June meeting remains current and will serve as the agenda for the upcoming session. Visit https://qrco.de/2025businesspapers to view a copy of the document on Council’s website. […]
Police Appeal to Locate Elderly Male Missing from Moruya
Police are renewing their appeal for public assistance to locate an elderly man missing from the state’s south coast. Trevor Saul, aged 81, was last seen on Page Street, Moruya, about 12pm on Sunday June 1, 2025, and is known to frequent the Moruya, Bemboka, Cooma, Cowra, Lyndhurst and Bigga areas. PHOTO: Trevor Saul – […]
NSW Government: Cooma Hospital Redevelopment Complete
The NSW Government has updated the status of the Cooma Hospital Redevelopment to ‘complete’. The upgrades were part of a significant project aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the Cooma region and its surrounding communities. This comprehensive redevelopment represents a significant investment of over $26.5 million, aimed at modernising healthcare facilities to meet both current […]
Raglan Gallery’s Heads Up Portrait Competition: Winners Announced
Cooma’s Raglan Gallery came alive with artistic vigour on Saturday, June 14, as it hosted the opening event of its much-anticipated Heads Up Portrait Competition. The exhibition was a resounding success, drawing in a large crowd of artists, portrait sitters, art enthusiasts, and community members eager to witness the array of talent on display. PHOTO: […]