Tag: Cooma

Cooma Community of Hope Offering a Different Kingdom Space

The Salvation Army – BY LAUREN MARTIN   PHOTO: (From left): Aux-Lieut Bryan Bartlett, then Area Officer, Major Dean Clarke, Snowy Monaro Regional Council mayor, Councillor Chris Hanna and Aux-Lieut Debbie Bartlett in front of the new Cooma Community of Hope. When Auxiliary-Lieutenants Bryan and Debbie Bartlett were appointed to the NSW Snowy Mountains town […]

Joint Government Investment Set to Tackle Cooma’s Housing Shortage: Infrastructure Work to Start

The Albanese Labor Government and the NSW Minns Government have announced a significant infrastructure investment in Cooma, amounting to $23.6 million, aimed at addressing the housing shortage in the region. The project, centred around the Cooma North Precinct, plans to unlock 177 new homes by developing essential infrastructure such as roads and the delivery of […]

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Fail-to-Stop Crash in Cooma

A man will face court today, facing an additional charge of attempted murder following a fail-to-stop crash in the state’s south, earlier this year. About 1:30am on Saturday January 4, 2025, emergency services were called to Mittagang Road, Cooma following reports of a crash. PHOTO: The man attended Queanbeyan Police station the following day, January […]

Snowy Mountains Highway: Work Starts on $36 Million Safety Improvement Package

Upgrades to the Snowy Mountains Highway are underway with improvements coming thanks to a $36 million investment. Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments under the Road Safety Program, the first two of four projects stretching almost the full 333-kilometre length of the Snowy Mountains Highway commenced today, with all projects expected to […]

Cooma Red Devils Reach New Heights in Round One of 2025 Rugby Season

The 2025 2nd Division South Coast Monaro Senior Men’s Rugby Competition commenced with an exhilarating local derby at Rotary Oval Cooma on April 5. The Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) Red Devils soared to a high-scoring victory against their Snowy Mountains rivals, the Jindabyne Rugby Union Club (JRUC) Bushpigs, in a showdown that thrilled […]

New Life for Historic Cooma Railway Facilities: Grand Opening Event

The newly restored Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) Courts and Railway Institute Building celebrated its grand opening today, Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in preserving the heritage of the local community. The festivities were attended by residents and railway enthusiasts, as the community gathered to witness the unveiling of the meticulously restored facilities. […]

STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day at Cooma North Public School on Again in November

Cooma North Public School is set to host its annual STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, following the resounding success of last year’s event. This initiative aims to inspire students across the Snowy Monaro region by showcasing the many career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). PHOTO: Students […]

Council Seeks Cooma and Michelago Residents Who Want to Make a Difference

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is looking for nominations from Cooma and Michelago residents for vacant positions on the community-run Section 355 Committees that oversee Cooma North Ridge Reserve and the Michelago Hall and Tennis Courts. Council advised no experience is required, and you only need to commit to a few hours a month. Council […]

Cooma Hospital Unveils New Accommodation for Key Workers

Cooma Hospital and Health Service is set to welcome healthcare staff into its newly completed key worker accommodation, which comprises 12 modern units. This initiative, backed by the NSW Government, aims to address the recruitment and retention challenges faced by healthcare facilities, particularly in regional areas. PHOTO: Member for Monaro Steve Whan toured the facility […]