Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is holding free information sessions in Bombala and Jindabyne from next month to promote the wide array of local services available for older residents and their families and carers. SMRC advised residents to come have a chat with Council’s community services team and representatives from local service organisations to learn […]
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Snowy Monaro Business Awards Celebrate Regional Excellence
The Snowy Monaro Business Awards 2025 illuminated The Station Resort in Jindabyne on Friday night, March 28, with a dazzling celebration of local business excellence. Nearly 200 guests from across the region gathered to honour the individuals and enterprises propelling the Snowy Monaro’s economy and vibrant communities. PHOTO: Business and community members came together celebrating […]
Bush Fire Danger Period Ends: Hazard Reduction Works to Start
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) ends at midnight (12:00am) tonight, Monday, March 31, 2025 for most of New South Wales (NSW), including the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area. Fire agencies and land managers in these areas where the BFDP has ended will now turn their attention towards conducting hazard reduction works, which includes planned […]
Aviation Rescue Crew Alpine Training Event: Snowy Monaro District
The Snowy Monaro District Rural Fire Service is hosting a comprehensive four-day aviation rescue crew training event, commencing on Thursday, March 27 and concluding on Sunday. This event, coordinated by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), is set to enhance the skills of volunteer and staff aviation rescue teams. PHOTO: Winch water […]
Jindabyne Landfill Reaches Capacity: Council Seeks Immediate Solutions to Crisis
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has been thrust into urgent action following revelations that the Jindabyne landfill has reached capacity. This pressing issue was a central focus during the council’s meeting on March 20, 2025, which saw councillors and officials grappling with both short-term and long-term responses as a part of a motion following […]
MDCA Semi-Finals Surprise: McCarey’s Masterclass Takes Whitetails to Final
Cricket fans were treated to thrilling semi-final matches yesterday as teams battled for a spot in the Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) Senior Men’s One Day Grand Final. The Jindabyne Tigers faced off against the Cooma Titans at JJ Connors Oval, Jindabyne, while Berridale Whitetails took on Coffey’s at Rotary Oval, Cooma. PHOTO: Aqib Abbasi […]
Snowy Mountains SBX Stars win two Silver Medals: World Cup – Austria
Australian snowboard cross athletes Josie Baff and Adam Lambert from the Snowy Mountains shone brightly at the World Cup event over night, March 23, in Montafon, Austria, capturing two silver medals ahead of the World Championships. The impressive performances by the duo has created a buzz around the Australian snowboard cross team as they prepare […]
New Learning Hub Unveiled at Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Jindabyne was a site of ceremony today, Friday March 21, as a new state-of-the-art learning hub called the Curiosity Centre, at Snowy Mountains Grammar School (SMGS) was officially opened. The event reflected on the growth and aspirations of an education institution celebrating its 30th anniversary year. PHOTO: Michael Jones – Chairman (left), School Captain – […]
Housing Market Values in the Snowy Mountains Slowing
In the wake of COVID-19, the Australian housing market has experienced considerable fluctuations, with regional areas of New South Wales such as the Snowy Mountains, witnessing significant price growth. According to a recent research article by CoreLogic, the effects of the pandemic on housing values were prominent in regional towns like Cooma and Jindabyne, however […]
Jindabyne Landfill: Commercial waste limits and waste drop-off changes
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised changes to in-person waste and recycling drop-offs at Jindabyne Landfill come into effect on Friday March 28, 2025. Commercial customers Local residents and non-commercial customers A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Council is putting these urgent changes in place this month due to Jindabyne Landfill approaching its end-of-life storage […]