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 […]
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Major Road Safety Boost: Transformative Upgrade for Regional Roads in NSW
In a move to bolster road safety and longevity, the Minns Labor Government has announced a $37.5 million investment aimed at refurbishing over 470 kilometres of state-managed roads in regional New South Wales, with important roads in the Snowy Monaro set-to benefit from spray sealing. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to enhance the […]
Snowy Mountains Highway: Final Landslip Repairs Underway
Transport for NSW is working to repair landslip damage on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain as part of the natural disaster recovery response across the state’s road network. PHOTO: The steep and narrow sections of road have created challenges for the work, with machinery operating in spaces narrower than a standard single car […]
NSW Communities Urged to Prepare for Upcoming Fire Season
As the bush fire season looms, firefighters in New South Wales are calling on households to prepare their homes and properties. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has launched a new safety campaign, “One Ember Can End It,” to raise public awareness about the dangers of embers in bush fires. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad […]
More than 1500 Traffic Infringements Issued at the Mid-Way Point of Operation Snow Safe
Police have issued more than 1500 traffic infringements in alpine areas around the Snowy Mountains region, at the mid-way point of Operation Snow Safe. PHOTO: Police have reported a concerning number of dangerous driving incidents during Operation Snow Safe 2025 CREDITS: NSW Police Operation Snow Safe runs from Friday June 6, 2025 to Monday October […]
Andrew Thaler: Independent Candidate Sets Sights on Kiama By-Election Amid Council Suspension
Known for his outspoken nature, Andrew Thaler is making headlines once more. The independent councillor, recently suspended from the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Kiama by-election, scheduled for September 13, 2025. Thaler’s bid comes in the wake of his failed attempt to block his suspension from Snowy Monaro Regional […]
Three Golf Clubs in Snowy Mountains Set-to Receive Boost for Sustainable Upgrades
Three prominent golf clubs in the Snowy Mountains region, namely Cooma, Coolamatong, and Delegate, are set to receive upgrades thanks to the latest round of Community Building Partnership Grants. This government initiative, announced by New South Wales Minister for Sport and Minister for Small Business, Steve Kamper, aims to modernise and sustain community hubs across […]
Construction Begins on New Fire Control Centre
The Snowy Monaro is on-track for improved emergency response and management from mid-next year, with construction work officially underway on the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) new Monaro Fire Control Centre in Cooma’s Polo Flat precinct. PHOTO: The Fire Control Centre is due for completion in June next year CREDITS: NSW RFS Due for completion […]
Delegate Celebrates Historic Milestone with New Water Treatment Plant
In a significant development for Delegate, a new water treatment plant has been completed, marking the first time in history that the town will have access to fully treated drinking water. The project, lauded as a game-changer, was made possible by a $15 million investment from the New South Wales Government’s Safe and Secure Water […]
Bombala’s Future Firefighters: Students Complete Cadet Program
Future generations of NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Firefighters will graduate at Bombala High School, after completing the challenging Secondary School Cadet Program run by the RFS. RFS District Manager for Snowy Monaro, Superintendent Jim Durant will present Certifications of Completion to 23 students from Bombala High School at a ceremony to be held at […]