Tourism Snowy Mountains (TSM), the leading organisation for destination marketing and tourism business development in the Snowy Mountains region, celebrated a significant achievement recently. The TSM website, www.snowymountains.com.au was named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Web Awards in the fiercely competitive Tourism category. PHOTO: The TSM website has been instrumental in boosting year-round […]
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Upcoming Water Supply Interruption in Binjura and Cooma
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is connecting a new water main in the Binjura/Cooma area this week, weather permitting. The water supply for properties on multiple streets in Cooma and Binjura will be temporarily unavailable while this important work is underway. PHOTO: There will be water supply interruptions in parts of Cooma and Binjura on […]
Rams and Ewes Take Two: CRUFC Men and Women Look to Bounce Back in Round 8
Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) played host to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) teams in round 7 of the ACT Women’s 10s and 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Rugby competitions at Rotary Oval in Cooma. The games, held yesterday, Saturday May 24, challenged both CRUFC’s men and women against strong and fit oppositions […]
Heavy Falls Moving South: BOM Issues Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning affecting the Snowy Mountains region for severe weather moving south as heavy rainfall is anticipated to also impact the Illawarra and South Coast areas today. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potentially significant rainfall of up to 60mm in Bombala, 80mm […]
Salvation Army Cooma Highlights Urgent Issues as Demand Triples: National Survey Reveals Disturbing Statistics
The Salvation Army released alarming national survey data yesterday, revealing the harsh realities faced by Australia’s most vulnerable, showing the increasing struggle to access basic necessities. The findings underscore a disturbing rise in poverty levels, as financial pressures push many into dire situations, including skipping meals, foraging for food in bins, or “considering eating dog […]
Cooma Landfill and ScrapMart Closed Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24
Snowy Monaro Regional Council advised of electrical and plumbing compliance works which are due to begin later this week at Cooma Landfill. The site will be closed all day on Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24, 2025 due to the power and water disconnections required. PHOTO: Cooma Landfill will be closed for two days […]
Start your Midwifery Career Close to Home with NSW Health
Registered nurses in Monaro are encouraged to start their midwifery careers by applying to become a midwifery student in a NSW public hospital. Applications have now opened for MidStart 2026 and close on June 2, 2025. Training locations are available across the state, including rural and regional areas like the Snowy Monaro. PHOTO: Local options […]
Australia Post Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Regional NSW
Australia Post has unveiled a significant multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing its operations across regional New South Wales, with the Snowy Mountains region set to benefit. The initiative involves the development of six brand-new greenfield sites in the towns of Tumut, Leeton, Casino, Deniliquin, Forbes, and Byron Bay, with discussions for leases on brownfield […]
Transformation: Paddock in Cooma Set-to Become Emergency Disaster Response Hub
Cooma is set to become home to a state-of-the-art emergency management centre in the Polo Flat area, as the NSW Government announces plans for a new bushfire and emergency hub designed to strengthen disaster response capabilities across Snowy Monaro. The $15 million investment reportedly aligns with the findings of the 2020 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which […]
Stallions Denied by Devils on the Road: Fillies Win Close Encounter
In a thrilling afternoon of Group 16 round 4 action in Narooma yesterday, the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club (CURLFC) took on the Narooma Devils in a heartbreaking first grade encounter, while the reserve grade side met the Bega Roosters in a close contest. The Fillies continued on their run of good form emerging […]