With the Federal election looming on Saturday, May 3, the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce organised a distinguished Meet the Candidates event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Horizons Lake Jindabyne. This vital assembly provided an opportunity for constituents of Eden Monaro to engage directly with prospective candidates, each of whom articulated distinct positions on critical […]
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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 […]
Snowy Mountains Highway: Work Starts on $36 Million Safety Improvement Package
Upgrades to the Snowy Mountains Highway are underway with improvements coming thanks to a $36 million investment. Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments under the Road Safety Program, the first two of four projects stretching almost the full 333-kilometre length of the Snowy Mountains Highway commenced today, with all projects expected to […]
Liberals Pledge $900,000 for Seymour Park Revitalisation in Adaminaby
The Liberal Party, under an elected Dutton Government, has announced today, Wednesday April 2, 2025, a significant pledge of $900,000 dedicated to the revitalisation of Seymour Park in Adaminaby. This initiative, rooted in community collaboration, aims to transform the park into a welcoming space for individuals of all ages and abilities. PHOTO: Members of the […]
Labor Commits to Transforming Cooma into World Class Mountain Biking Destination
In a decisive move to bolster regional tourism and enhance recreational facilities, the Labor Government has pledged $3.1 million to transform Cooma’s mountain biking (MTB) trails into a premier destination should they win the election. This initiative aims to establish new trails and a cutting-edge pump track, potentially positioning Cooma as a venue for world […]
Eden-Monaro Assesses Federal Budget’s Impacts
The Federal Budget, recently announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers has many residents of the Snowy Mountains along with families nation wide considering how the changes will impact their hip pocket. With its focus on cost-of-living relief, tax cuts, and healthcare enhancements, the Albanese Government hopes to ease financial pressures while aiming for long-term national growth. […]
More Support for Franchising Sector in Eden-Monaro
The Federal Government is set to bolster support for the franchising sector in Eden-Monaro, with new measures aimed at strengthening the Franchising Code of Conduct. This initiative will extend protections against Unfair Contract Terms and Unfair Trading Practices to all businesses regulated under the Code, as outlined in a recent announcement by Kristy McBain, Member […]
Brown Mountain Repairs to Enhance Travel Between Snowy Mountains and South Coast
A significant funding boost of $1.6 million has been announced by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments for repairs on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain. This investment targets one of the two remaining landslip sites, with over $8.6 million committed to repairs since the current governments took office. PHOTO: Brown Mountain is a […]