Landslip repairs are underway at two more sites on Cambewarra Mountain this week, with teams also preparing to start work on the last remaining landslip site on Brown Mountain. The Australian and NSW Governments are funding these repairs through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). PHOTO: One of the landslip sites from natural disasters on […]
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Slippery Slopes Ahead, NSW Drivers Encouraged to be Road-Ready and Consider Bus Services
With bumper snowfalls and school holiday crowds flooding the Snowy Mountains, the Minns Labor Government is urging drivers to be prepared before heading to the alpine region, warning that too many are arriving under-equipped for dangerous winter road conditions. PHOTO: The Snowy mountains Bus Service provides an alternative to managing alpine roads on your own […]
Report Leads to Improved Safety After Tragic Loss of Ed Kraft in Helicopter Crash
Findings from the the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been released, following a fatal helicopter crash in 2023, involving well-known Snowy Mountains local, Ed Kraft. The final report, aimed at improving safety and preventing future accidents, went through the moments before the tragic loss. On October 26, 2023, the 54 year-old’s journey from Cessnock […]
Monaro Crown Rersrves Secure Funding for Invasive Weeds and Pests
Member for Monaro Steve Whan today announced over $78,600 in grants to protect Crown land reserves and waterways across the Snowy Mountains region against invasive weeds and pests. PHOTO: Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius) – infestation CREDIT: Paul Sullivan, NSW DPI “It’s fantastic to see this funding allocated to control the spread of weeds and pest rabbits […]
Snowy Monaro Visitor Economy to Benefit from NSW Government Regional Event Fund
The Snowy Monaro visitor economy is set to benefit from a more vibrant events calendar with Snowies Multisport Festival amongst the 61 recipients of the Minns Labor Government’s 2025/26 Regional Event Fund. PHOTO: From far and wide, the Snowies Multisport Festival attracts competitors of all ages – Snowies MTB Festival 2025 CREDIT: In2Adventure Member for Monaro […]
$210 Million in Capital Spending for Monaro: 2025/26 NSW Budget Unveiled
The NSW 2025-26 budget, hand down by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey today continues the Minns Labor Government’s work in rebuilding the core services we deliver to the people of Monaro, says Member for Monaro, Steve Whan. PHOTO: The sun has set over the Monaro after the NSW Government revealed it’s latest state budget, including allocations to […]
Minister Marks State Heritage Listing of Cooma Gaol While Acknowledging its Challenging Past
Cooma Correctional Centre has been officially recognised with a plaque to mark its inclusion on the NSW State Heritage Register (NSWSHR) with a ceremony in Cooma today, an occasion which also acknowledged the challenging past of Cooma Gaol. PHOTO: Commissioner Gary McCahon (left) and Minister for Corrections Anoulack Chanthivong (right) officially unveiled the plaque today. […]
Final Stages of Upgrades on the Way for the Kings and Monaro Highways
Motorists in the Snowy Monaro region are set to benefit from promised road safety enhancements, as two major highway upgrade programs in the state’s south reach their final stages. The Kings and Monaro highway upgrades, involving a combined investment of $40 million, aim to improve travel conditions across key routes. The Kings Highway, located south-east […]
NSW Government: Cooma Hospital Redevelopment Complete
The NSW Government has updated the status of the Cooma Hospital Redevelopment to ‘complete’. The upgrades were part of a significant project aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the Cooma region and its surrounding communities. This comprehensive redevelopment represents a significant investment of over $26.5 million, aimed at modernising healthcare facilities to meet both current […]
Southern NSW: Death Cap Mushroom Detections Prompt Health Warning
NSW Health is warning people about the health risks of eating wild mushrooms as poisonous death cap mushrooms, have been found growing in NSW. Amanita phalloides, commonly known as death cap mushrooms, have been recently detected growing in Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Southern NSW. PHOTO: Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides) – Mature CREDIT: Heino […]