An air of excitement hung over the Snowy Oval in Cooma yesterday as the Southern Cats proudly hosted their inaugural home games of the 2025 season for both their men’s and women’s football teams. For the Southern Cats women, this was more than just a game; it marked the beginning of a new chapter as […]
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Old Boys Day Sees Devils’ Angels Stay Undefeated: Red Devils Culture Stronger than Ever Despite First Loss
In a day filled with nostalgia and competitive spirit, the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) celebrated Old Boys Day with mixed outcomes on the field at Rotary Oval. The spotlight shone brightly on the Cooma Devils’ Angels women’s team, who continued their undefeated streak in the ACT Rugby Women’s 10s, while the men’s team […]
Road Safety Under the Spotlight Amid Rising Concerns on Regional Roads
The Snowy Mountains is among other regions in New South Wales (NSW) during 2024 that found itself grappling with road fatalities, prompting heightened efforts by both the government and police to address the worrying trend. Amid increased public awareness campaigns and police operations, National Road Safety Week 2025, held from May 11 to 18, urges […]
Murrumbidgee River Blue-Green Algae Alert: Mittagang Crossing, Cooma
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised that a blue-green algae red alert is in effect for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside Cooma, as of 4pm Tuesday May 13, 2025. PHOTO: An aerial view of the affected area at Mittagang Crossing, Cooma. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Under a red-level algae alert, untreated […]
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 […]
Southern Cats Fight Blues all the Way: First Home Games of Season in Cooma Next Saturday
In a determined effort during Round 5, the Southern Cats Football Club (SCFC) showed grit and resilience, as well as sharing special milestone moments. Despite the score lines not going the way of the senior men and women’s sides in their fixtures against the Woden Blues, there were strong performances from a number of players. […]
Mountain Pygmy-Possums on the Road to Recovery in the Snowy Mountains
In an encouraging turn for conservationists, the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum is exhibiting signs of recovery in Kosciuszko National Park. A recent survey at Snow Ridge Hill, one of the possum’s primary habitats, revealed an unprecedented 107 individuals. Impressively, 78 of these were female, most carrying the maximum of four joeys in their pouches. PHOTO: […]
Waste Facility Rates to Increase Under Proposed Changes to Council Fees and Charges in 2024-25
In a recent move, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has put forth its draft Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite, including a host of proposed increases to the domestic and commercial waste fees and charges for the 2024-25 financial year. This proposal, intended to guide planning, reporting, and financial management, is now under public […]
Council Receives Advice Region Missed out on Federal Election Commitments Due to Lack of Shovel Ready Projects
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has made an amendment to the draft suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents now due to go on public exhibition, following discussions at an extraordinary council meeting today. The amendment, which involves an allocation of $100,000 to help projects become ‘shovel ready,’ was suggested by Councillor Hopkins and […]
Council to Revise Long-Term Plans After Community Feedback
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is set to hold an extraordinary meeting on May 1, 2025, to deliberate on its draft suite of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents for the forthcoming 2025–2026 fiscal year. These documents, integral to the state-legislated framework for local governance, encompass the revised 2042 Community Strategic Plan (CSP), the 2025–2029 […]