The Jindabyne Tigers Cricket Club (JTCC) have won the Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) Senior Men’s One Day Grand Final in emphatic fashion, defeating the Berridale Whitetails on a wet Saturday, March 29, at Rotary Oval Cooma, claiming the club’s third straight Grand Final victory. PHOTO: Jindabyne cruise to three straight MDCA premierships CREDIT: JTCC […]
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Tourism Research Australia: Snowy Mountains Records State’s Highest Growth in Regional Occupancy Rates
In positive news for local business, the New South Wales (NSW) visitor economy has reached unprecedented heights, with the Snowy Mountains emerging as a standout performer. According to the latest data released by Tourism Research Australia, the Snowy Mountains recorded a year-on-year occupancy rate growth of 8.9 percent, the highest in regional NSW, while the […]
Former Police Officer Spared Jail Time Over Death of 95-Year-Old Grandmother
Kristian White, a former New South Wales police officer, will not serve a prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in relation to the tragic death of 95-year-old grandmother, Clare Nowland. On Friday March 28, Justice Ian Harrison sentenced White to a two-year Community Correction Order. The incident occurred on May 17, 2023, at […]
New Exhibitions Opening at Raglan Gallery
The Raglan Gallery in Cooma, has announced the launch of two exciting new exhibitions commencing on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Art enthusiasts and newcomers alike are invited to explore the creative talents of two gifted artists showcasing their unique perspectives. PHOTO: Local artist Jordan Wiggins will present her first ever exhibition. The Mitchell Gallery will […]
MDCA Semi-Finals Surprise: McCarey’s Masterclass Takes Whitetails to Final
Cricket fans were treated to thrilling semi-final matches yesterday as teams battled for a spot in the Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) Senior Men’s One Day Grand Final. The Jindabyne Tigers faced off against the Cooma Titans at JJ Connors Oval, Jindabyne, while Berridale Whitetails took on Coffey’s at Rotary Oval, Cooma. PHOTO: Aqib Abbasi […]
Cooma Residence Restrained in Child Abuse Material Case
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has restrained a property in Cooma believed to be worth $370,000 following charges against a 71-year-old New South Wales (NSW) man for alleged child abuse material offences. The individual was charged in June 2023 for offences related to possessing, accessing, and transmitting child abuse images […]
Upcoming Safety Work at Cooma Showground to Remove End-of-Life Trees
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised nine trees will be removed along the western edge of Cooma Showground from the middle of next month, with the ornamental non-native species reaching the end of their safe useful life expectancy (SULE) this year. All of the trees removed will be replaced with new plantings. PHOTO: The area […]
Biosecurity Team Seizes Regional Priority Weed from Cooma Residence
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised Council’s biosecurity team were recently alerted to the online sale of water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), a regional priority weed, from a residence in Cooma. The plants were initially purchased interstate by the individual who was unaware of its status as a regional priority weed. PHOTO: Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), […]
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 […]