In big news for Bombala athletes and exercise enthusiasts, work on the major local project bringing new cricket, netball and spectator facilities to the Bombala Showground is nearing completion. PHOTO: Bombala clubs are set-to benefit as the facilities near completion. A spokesperson for Snowy Monaro Regional Council said, “Earlier this week, Council’s contractor working on […]
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Jindabyne Waste Facility Weighbridge Opens
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised the customer experience at the Jindabyne Waste Facility will improve, following the opening of the new weighbridge. Thanks to the new equipment, calculations and processing of disposal charges for both residential and commercial customers will be significantly more efficient than during the temporary period of manual processing. PHOTO: […]
Students and Council Working Together to Tackle Local Litter
Thanks to the initiative of two high school students at the Redlands High Country Campus in Moonbah, Council is rolling out a new anti-littering campaign across Jindabyne this winter to help protect the environment and local public spaces during the peak tourist season. Year 9 students Vivienne and Amelia approached Snowy Monaro Regional Council with […]
New Kerbside Bin Collection Calendars Available Now for 2025/26
With the new financial year coming up at the end of the month, Council has this week published the 2025/26 kerbside bin collection calendars for the region on its website. Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s new schedules come into effect from Tuesday, July1, 2025, with the collection days for each area with a kerbside service remaining […]
Claypits Upgrade Project On-Track for Early 2026 Delivery
Work on the new carpark and pedestrian infrastructure at Jindabyne’s popular Claypits precinct is well underway since work commenced in May 2025, with contractors on-site completing both the initial site preparations and the required demolition and removal works over the past several weeks. PHOTO: Steady progress is being made on the Jindabyne claypits upgrade. With […]
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 […]
New Campaign Aims to Stop Litter Hitting the Slopes This Winter
A new consumer awareness campaign is launching this snow season at retailers across the Snowy Monaro, aiming to prevent retail packaging litter from contaminating the alpine environment in the region, at the resorts, and within Kosciuszko National Park. PHOTO: New educational campaign aims to stop litter hitting the slopes. Led by the local sustainability and […]
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. […]
Scheduled Maintenance Closure at Jindabyne Pool Next Month
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is advising local swimmers that Jindabyne Pool will be closed for essential maintenance works from Monday, July 7, 2025, to Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Contractors will be on-site in July to undertake the replacement of the pool filter media, with additional maintenance activities to be confirmed in the coming weeks depending […]
Caution Urged Following Fiery Near-Miss Due to Hot Ashes in Local Bin
As temperatures drop across the Snowy Monaro and fireplaces across the region are roaring back to life, Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is reminding residents of the importance of handling wood-fire ashes carefully. This reminder comes just weeks after a local household’s bin suddenly caught alight due to ashes that had been binned before they […]