The work of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) biosecurity team has been recognised and rewarded by the NSW Government this month, with a combined $312,250 in grant funding awarded in two allocations under the NSW Weeds Action Program for Council’s work to address high-risk weed species. Proudly funded by the NSW Government, $272,250 was […]
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Council Seeks Urgent Advice on Old Jindabyne Men’s Toilet Ahead of Winter Season: ‘So Disgusting that Minimal Work Could be Done’
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting held yesterday, Thursday May 15, saw Councillor Elliott address a pressing matter in council’s Delivery Program Progress Report concerning the state of public toilet facilities and planned works in Jindabyne. Amidst extensive discussions around the state of the old Jindabyne toilets, in particular the men’s, an amendment to the […]
Craigie Range Road Drainage Works and Road Closure
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised essential drainage replacement works will be carried out on Craigie Range Road, between Delegate and Craigie in the southern Snowy Monaro on Wednesday May 21, 2025 between 8am and 3pm, weather permitting. Craigie Range Road will be closed to all traffic at the work site during these repairs, approximately […]
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 […]
Helping Hands to Get Jindabyne Looking Fine in Time for Winter
As Jindabyne gets ready to take centre-stage for another busy winter season at the end of this month, Council and Sustainable Snowies are calling for local volunteers to lend a helping hand for their hometown on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at our annual pre-winter Community Clean-up. PHOTO: The clean-up is taking place on Wednesday May […]
Craigie Range Road Reopens to Public Traffic
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised it has completed emergency maintenance works on Craigie Range Road, following its closure on Thursday April 24, 2025, due to weather-related damage. PHOTO: Maintenance crews have been hard at work on Craigie Range Road. The road is now officially reopen to all traffic. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Reactive […]
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 […]
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Proposes Changes to Swimming Pool Fees
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has released its draft Fees and Charges document for 2025-26, which includes proposed adjustments to swimming pool fees in the region. These changes are part of the council’s annual Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite, now open for community feedback. PHOTO: Berridale and Adaminaby pool will see fee increases […]
Councillor Thaler Suspended from Council: Effective from May 13
In a significant development at the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Councillor Andrew Thaler has been suspended due to alleged misconduct issues. The suspension, is enforced by an order from Brett Whitworth, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Local Government, as a result of the reported ongoing scrutiny over councillor behaviour. PHOTO: Mr Thaler at the […]
Inclusive’s Not a Dirty Word: Council Removes Buzzwords from Community Strategic Plan
Don’t you believe what you’ve seen or heard… Yesterday, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council adopted a revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP) in an Extraordinary meeting held in the council chambers. The plan, originally set to guide the region until 2042, had undergone extensive community engagement and was moved for adoption by Councillor Davis. However, amendments […]