The critically endangered Smoky mouse has been successfully reintroduced into the Nungatta Feral Predator-Free Area within South East Forest National Park. This marks a significant milestone for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and its partners, who aim to restore the park’s ecosystem and reinvigorate its biodiversity. PHOTO: Smoky mouse (Pseudomys fumeus) released […]
Tag: Environment
Community Delivers Petition to Repeal Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act
Yesterday, March 27, at NSW Parliament House, a coalition comprising community members, and political representatives assembled to deliver a petition with over 11,000 signatures. The petition demands the repeal of the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018, with the Invasive Species Council (ISC) asserting it reflects growing environmental concern. According to parliamentary procedures, the significant […]
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 […]
Upcoming Safety Work at Cooma Showground to Remove End-of-Life Trees
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised nine trees will be removed along the western edge of Cooma Showground from the middle of next month, with the ornamental non-native species reaching the end of their safe useful life expectancy (SULE) this year. All of the trees removed will be replaced with new plantings. PHOTO: The area […]
American Influencer Criticised for Baby Wombat Incident in Snowy Mountains
In a controversial event that unfolded in the Snowy Mountains, American influencer Sam Jones, also known by her online pseudonym Samantha Strable, has faced severe backlash for filming herself taking a baby wombat from its mother on a roadside. The footage, which went viral on social media, has sparked debates over ethical wildlife interactions and […]
Biosecurity Team Seizes Regional Priority Weed from Cooma Residence
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised Council’s biosecurity team were recently alerted to the online sale of water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), a regional priority weed, from a residence in Cooma. The plants were initially purchased interstate by the individual who was unaware of its status as a regional priority weed. PHOTO: Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), […]
Fire at Bumbalong Road Contained: Local Heroes Help Avert Disaster
A significant grass fire broke out on Bumbalong Road in Colinton, yesterday afternoon, March 19, 2025. At approximately 3:00 pm, the blaze erupted, rapidly spreading through grasslands and scattered timber, covering a vast area of 247 hectares. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), alongside multiple agencies, effectively contained the fire by 9:30 […]
Adventure Expert Tackles New Snowies Alpine Walk
The newly unveiled Snowies Alpine Walk in Kosciuszko National Park, has captured the attention of hiking enthusiasts worldwide, with adventurer Kevin Moss from Victoria taking a recent exploratory trek along the stunning route. Launched in December last year, the Snowies Alpine Walk according to Kevin offers breathtaking vistas akin to “Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track and […]
Pond Defect Detected at Bombala Wastewater Facility
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised rectification works are in-progress at the sewage treatment plant in Bombala to repair a treatment pond defect recently detected by Council staff. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Temporary additional lining is being installed to protect against leakages from the pond. Maintenance plans were already in-place before this recent defect […]
Impacts of Climate Change on the Northern Corroboree Frog: New Insights from UNSW Study
A recent study from UNSW Sydney has raised alarms about the vulnerability of amphibian species worldwide, offering new insights into their resilience against climate-induced heat stress. The findings have significant implications for conservation efforts, including growing concerns for the Snowy Mountains, Brindabella Ranges based, critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi), already struggling against various […]