The Snowy Monaro Regional Council meeting held yesterday, Thursday May 15, saw Councillor Elliott address a pressing matter in council’s Delivery Program Progress Report concerning the state of public toilet facilities and planned works in Jindabyne. Amidst extensive discussions around the state of the old Jindabyne toilets, in particular the men’s, an amendment to the […]
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JHS Students Brew New Skills in TAFE Hospitality Course
A group of fifteen Year 11 students from Jindabyne High School (JHS) have successfully completed an intensive three-day hospitality course at Jindabyne TAFE. The programme, hosted on the school’s CLC campus, equipped students with invaluable skills and certifications crucial for future success in the hospitality sector. PHOTO: Students used the TAFE Hospitality Barista Mobile Training […]
Miss Piggies Near Top of Table: Bushpigs Aim to Bounce Back After ADFA Loss
Jindabyne Rugby Union Club (JRUC) experienced a mixed bag of results during their away matches yesterday, May 10, 2025 with the Miss Piggies tasting success at the ACT Women’s 10s Gala Day while the Bushpigs faced a challenging defeat against a now third placed ADFA side. PHOTO: The Miss Piggies at ANU Canberra for the […]
Bears’ Men Score Bag of Tries: Touching Mother’s Day Weekend Surprise
The Snowy River Bears Rugby League Football Club had a successful Saturday against the UC Stars during round 3 fixtures in the George Tooke Shield competitions. Not only did the Bears’ men secure an emphatic victory, but the women’s League Tag squad clinched a thrilling win that carried special significance, being played on the weekend […]
Mountain Pygmy-Possums on the Road to Recovery in the Snowy Mountains
In an encouraging turn for conservationists, the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum is exhibiting signs of recovery in Kosciuszko National Park. A recent survey at Snow Ridge Hill, one of the possum’s primary habitats, revealed an unprecedented 107 individuals. Impressively, 78 of these were female, most carrying the maximum of four joeys in their pouches. PHOTO: […]
Future Champions Camp Ignites Passion in Jindabyne
Jindabyne held an inspiring gathering, as young athletes converged for the Future Champions Camp over the weekend. Hosted by the Office of Sport – South East Tablelands at the Jindabyne Sports and Recreation Centre, the South East Sports Academy (SESA), in conjunction with the Far West Academy of Sport, conducted a program aimed at fostering […]
Helping Hands to Get Jindabyne Looking Fine in Time for Winter
As Jindabyne gets ready to take centre-stage for another busy winter season at the end of this month, Council and Sustainable Snowies are calling for local volunteers to lend a helping hand for their hometown on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at our annual pre-winter Community Clean-up. PHOTO: The clean-up is taking place on Wednesday May […]
Waste Facility Rates to Increase Under Proposed Changes to Council Fees and Charges in 2024-25
In a recent move, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has put forth its draft Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite, including a host of proposed increases to the domestic and commercial waste fees and charges for the 2024-25 financial year. This proposal, intended to guide planning, reporting, and financial management, is now under public […]
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Proposes Changes to Swimming Pool Fees
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has released its draft Fees and Charges document for 2025-26, which includes proposed adjustments to swimming pool fees in the region. These changes are part of the council’s annual Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite, now open for community feedback. PHOTO: Berridale and Adaminaby pool will see fee increases […]
Snowy River Bears Clinch Thrilling Win in George Tooke Shield Opener
In a dramatic opening fixture in the Canberra based George Tooke Shield competition, the Snowy River Bears (SRB) emerged victorious, defeating the North Canberra Bears 28-26 yesterday, Saturday May 3, 2025. The match marked SRB’s first of the season following a round 1 bye. The North Canberra Bears put up a formidable fight, coming off […]