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 […]
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Discover Local Services For Over-65s at Council’s Free Information Sessions
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is holding free information sessions in Bombala and Jindabyne from next month to promote the wide array of local services available for older residents and their families and carers. SMRC advised residents to come have a chat with Council’s community services team and representatives from local service organisations to learn […]
Adaminaby Parking Project: Stage Two Works Begin Monday 14 April 2025
Construction of a new light vehicle and caravan parking area at Adaminaby’s Baker Street Playground off the Snowy Mountains Highway gets underway from Monday April 14, 2025. PHOTO: Construction starts in April on the new light vehicle, and caravan parking area in Adaminaby. The second stage in Council’s Adaminaby Long Vehicle and Truck Parking Project, […]
Stop Mahonia on the Monaro: Choose Non-Invasive Plants For Your Garden
Snowy Monaro Regional Council – Mahonia Gardens are a great source of peace, beauty, and fresh produce, offering both physical and mental nourishment, but they can also be the source of new weeds when the plants we cultivate escape into the surrounding environment. Many of our widespread weeds like cotoneaster and blackberry started off in […]
Concerns Over Council PIO Compliance: Calls for Independent Review of Reports
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) finds itself mired in controversy following the submission of its first Performance Improvement Order (PIO) report. This report, mandated by the Minister for Local Government, scrutinises how the Council is addressing behavioural issues among councillors and aligns with compliance measures. Both supporters and critics of the report’s submission came […]
Council Brings World-Class Water Treatment Plant Online in Bombala
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised work has been completed on Bombala’s brand new Water Treatment Plant (WTP), and the Council has successfully brought this state-of-the-art facility online. This milestone marks the conclusion of a major project that ensures a safe, modern, and reliable drinking water supply for one of the Snowy Monaro region’s key […]
Delegate Transfer Station Closed Tuesday April 1st 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised residents and business customers in the Delegate area that Delegate Transfer Station will be closed Tuesday April 1, 2025. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “This is a one-off temporary closure for this date only. Delegate Transfer Station will open as scheduled from 9am to 12.30pm this Saturday, before next […]
Extraordinary Council Meeting: 1pm Thursday April 3rd 2025
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is holding an extraordinary meeting in Cooma at 1pm on Thursday 3 April 2025 to consider outstanding matters carried over from last week’s March Ordinary Council Meeting. The business paper for next week’s extraordinary meeting is available on Council’s website at https://qrco.de/2025businesspapers. Members of the public can attend in-person on Thursday April […]
Motion Passed to Investigate Michelago Contamination Issues
In a critical move to address ongoing environmental concerns in Michelago, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) passed a motion on March 20, 2025, seeking an independent audit into allegations of soil and water contamination affecting the Badrock family and surrounding community. The motion, introduced by Councillor Williamson, aims to shed light on a contentious […]
Jindabyne Landfill Reaches Capacity: Council Seeks Immediate Solutions to Crisis
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has been thrust into urgent action following revelations that the Jindabyne landfill has reached capacity. This pressing issue was a central focus during the council’s meeting on March 20, 2025, which saw councillors and officials grappling with both short-term and long-term responses as a part of a motion following […]