The Long-footed Potoroo, one of the rarest marsupials in NSW, has been discovered in Kosciuszko National Park (KNP). Listed as critically endangered, this is only the second location the shy, nocturnal marsupial has been detected in NSW since the 1990s. PHOTO: The detection in KNP is just the second location the species has been seen […]
Tag: Environment
Be Swoop Smart in the Snowy Monaro this Spring
It’s great to take in the warmer weather and enjoy some time outdoors with the arrival of spring here in the Snowy Monaro, but Council is reminding residents and visitors to be alert, stay safe, and be swoop smart during magpie and lapwing swooping season. We all want to protect our families, and our local […]
Snowy Hydro 2.0 Faces Cost Reassessments Amid Mounting Pressures
In an endeavour to understand the financial landscapes surrounding the monumental Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, a comprehensive cost reassessment has been prompted by escalating challenges. The project, destined to play a pivotal role in Australia’s renewable energy future, is now grappling with a significant budgetary overrun beyond its previous $12 billion estimate. PHOTO: The most […]
October Birding Weekend to Launch New Community Initiative in the Snowy Monaro
A full weekend of birdwatching, workshops, and citizen science is coming to the Snowy Monaro Region from October 17–19, thanks to a new community initiative led by local volunteers and supported by BirdLife Southern NSW. The project, Building a Birding Community in the Snowy Monaro, was awarded a 2025 BirdLife Australia Community Grant and is […]
The Great Spring Clean Up Returns to the Snowy Monaro for 2025
On the back of a successful first year, Snowy Monaro Regional Council is proud to be supporting Clean Up Australia’s The Great Spring Clean Up campaign for 2025 this September. We’re calling on our community to pitch in and help get the region looking great for the warmer months ahead. The Great Spring Clean Up is a […]
Continued Tree Planting Efforts Combat Dieback in Snowies
In a concerted effort to combat dieback in the Snowy Mountains, volunteers and staff from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) gathered in March at Guthega, Smiggin Holes, and Telemark Place in Kosciuszko National Park in a continuation of their dedicated snow gum planting days. PHOTO: Since 2023, 2800 snow gums have […]
Trout Cod Action Plan Finalised: Free Community Information Sessions Announced
The NSW Government has finalised the Trout Cod Action Plan earlier this year, following community feedback received in late 2023. The plan aims to preserve and rejuvenate Trout Cod populations in historical habitats across New South Wales, as a part of a decade-long initiative. With the action plan underway, the Monaro Acclimatisation Society is reminding […]
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 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 […]
Murrumbidgee River Blue-green Algae Alert Lifted
Residents and landholders in the wider Cooma district are advised that WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae alert issued on Tuesday May 13, 2025 for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside of Cooma. Regular usage and utilisation from this segment of the Murrumbidgee River can now resume. Frequent testing and sampling of the river […]