Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised restoration works for Lake Jindabyne foreshore erosion and bank stability protections that were damaged during the period of high lake water levels in 2022 and 2023 will begin Wednesday June 11, 2025, weather permitting. Contractors will be working across two sites in Jindabyne to rebuild the damaged foreshore rock […]
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Kristy McBain Sworn in to New and Retained Ministerial Roles
Kristy McBain, Member for Eden-Monaro, has been sworn in as the Federal Minister for Emergency Management, while continuing her position as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Ms McBain said she is proud to be continuing the Australian Government’s commitment to disaster preparedness as well as strengthening regional communities. PHOTO: Kristy McBain left […]
Mobile Communication Upgrades Set to Enhance Disaster Resilience in Eden-Monaro
Efforts to bolster community resilience and safety in the Eden-Monaro region have been strengthened with the announcement of four new connectivity upgrades through Round 3 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program (MNHP). The initiative, led by the Federal Government, aims to fortify mobile telecommunications infrastructure to ensure reliability during natural disasters. PHOTO: Kristy McBain, Member […]
Labor Moves Ahead in Latest Poll: Liberal Candidate Says Message on the Ground is Different
As the Australian federal election arrives in less than a week, the latest YouGov poll commissioned on behalf of ACM indicates a shift in Eden-Monaro voter intentions, with data showing Labor’s Kristy McBain winning with a 4.5 percent swing towards her according to YouGov’s Director of Public Data Paul Smith. The polling looked at 12 […]
Crossbench Demands Welfare Rate Rise: Labor Offers No Guarantee
The call for increased income support grows louder, with Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates leading demands for a substantial raise in welfare payments. The move, prompted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, continues to impact the lives of many residents within the Eden-Monaro electorate. PHOTO: Cooma Services Australia branch. With the possibility of a minority […]
Joint Government Investment Set to Tackle Cooma’s Housing Shortage: Infrastructure Work to Start
The Albanese Labor Government and the NSW Minns Government have announced a significant infrastructure investment in Cooma, amounting to $23.6 million, aimed at addressing the housing shortage in the region. The project, centred around the Cooma North Precinct, plans to unlock 177 new homes by developing essential infrastructure such as roads and the delivery of […]