A full weekend of birdwatching, workshops, and citizen science is coming to the Snowy Monaro Region from October 17–19, thanks to a new community initiative led by local volunteers and supported by BirdLife Southern NSW. The project, Building a Birding Community in the Snowy Monaro, was awarded a 2025 BirdLife Australia Community Grant and is […]
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Snowy 2.0 Study Finds 35,000 Artefacts Across Project Site Indicating ‘Systematic and Strategic’ Aboriginal Occupation
An extensive archaeological technical study carried out across Snowy 2.0 project sites has deepened our understanding of Aboriginal and European occupation in the Snowy Mountains. Excavation carried out by NSW Archaeology principal archaeologist Julie Dibden found more than 35,000 indigenous stone artefacts across 782sqm at Lobs Hole, Tantangara and Marica work fronts. PHOTO: Findings indicate […]
Doctor Murdoch Retires: 12 Years of Unwavering Commitment in Cooma
Dr Steve Murdoch, a respected and dedicated figure in rural healthcare, retired on Wednesday, June 25, after 12 years of impactful service at Cooma Hospital and Health Service. Known for his calming nature, Dr Murdoch’s journey in Cooma began at the nurses’ station in cargo shorts and sandals. After more than decade in the region, […]
Snowy Hydro Announces Permanent Cessation of Cloud Seeding Program
Snowy Hydro has officially decided to permanently cease its cloud seeding operations following a comprehensive review. The decision was influenced by escalating program costs which were found to outweigh the benefits previously associated with enhancing snowfall in the Snowy Mountains. PHOTO: Snowy Hydro has permanently ceased their cloud seeding operation CREDITS: Snowy Hydro Initiated in […]
Alpine Tree Frogs Fight Back: Deadly Fungus Spurs Breeding Increase
Despite a deadly disease which has nearly wiped out the critically endangered Alpine Tree Frog from the Snowy Mountains, a new study has found the species is fighting back by breeding more when infected. Chytridiomycosis, a disease caused by chytrid fungus, has eradicated more than 80 percent of the Alpine Tree Frog population since 1980, […]
NSW National Parks Boosts Protection for 85 Additional Sites of Significance
The New South Wales (NSW) National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) recently declared 85 new sites as Assets of Intergenerational Significance (AIS), enhancing conservation efforts for a multitude of threatened species. This announcement brings the total to 360 AIS sites across 151 national parks and reserves in the state, safeguarding 132 threatened plant and animal […]
Start your Midwifery Career Close to Home with NSW Health
Registered nurses in Monaro are encouraged to start their midwifery careers by applying to become a midwifery student in a NSW public hospital. Applications have now opened for MidStart 2026 and close on June 2, 2025. Training locations are available across the state, including rural and regional areas like the Snowy Monaro. PHOTO: Local options […]
Council Secures Significant Funding to Control Local High-Risk Weeds
The work of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) biosecurity team has been recognised and rewarded by the NSW Government this month, with a combined $312,250 in grant funding awarded in two allocations under the NSW Weeds Action Program for Council’s work to address high-risk weed species. Proudly funded by the NSW Government, $272,250 was […]
Strike a Better Kind of Black Gold with Council’s Free Compost Webinar
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is hosting a free online workshop on Thursday May 8, 2025 to help you make the most of your kitchen and garden waste. Join our expert hosts from Sustainable Gardening Australia from 6.30pm for an hour-long session on home composting, worm-farming, and bokashi. PHOTO: Learn the basics of the composting […]
STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day at Cooma North Public School on Again in November
Cooma North Public School is set to host its annual STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, following the resounding success of last year’s event. This initiative aims to inspire students across the Snowy Monaro region by showcasing the many career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). PHOTO: Students […]