Residents and landholders in the wider Cooma district are advised that WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae alert issued on Tuesday May 13, 2025 for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside of Cooma. Regular usage and utilisation from this segment of the Murrumbidgee River can now resume. Frequent testing and sampling of the river […]
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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 […]
Overdue Surgeries Surge in NSW: Government Responds with Investment
The latest data from the Bureau of Health Information has revealed a significant increase in overdue surgeries in New South Wales. In the past quarter alone, the number of patients experiencing delays in their surgeries has risen by 1,745, reaching a total of 8,587. Of those 8,587 patients, 2092 live in a rural area including […]
Major Upgrades Completed for Snowy Mountains Fire Stations
In a boost to emergency readiness in the Snowy Mountains region, the New South Wales Government has announced the completion of modernisation projects for Cooma and Thredbo Fire Stations. With an investment exceeding $2.5 million, the upgrades are designed to enhance firefighting capabilities and ensure safety for local communities. PHOTO: Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib […]
Information Session: Jindabyne Town Centre Public Toilet Upgrades
Council invites the Jindabyne community to a public information session at Jindabyne Memorial Hall from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday June 19, 2025 to learn more about planned major upgrades for the Town Centre public toilets. With urgent essential maintenance completed earlier this month ahead of the peak winter season, residents and businesses can find […]
Man Charged after Alleged Sexual Act in Front of Children at Jindabyne Skate Park
About 10.20am on Thursday (5 June 2025), police were called to a Snowy Mountains skatepark on Bay Street, Jindabyne, following reports of a man exposing himself. Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and were told the man was allegedly carrying out a sexual act in the skate bowl in front of children. PHOTO: Officers […]
Brumbies Provincial Championships: Monaro Representative Men and Women Show Never-Give-Up Attitude
The Bungendore Sports Hub was alive with the spirit of rugby union today as the Monaro representative squads faced off against the Southern Inland Rugby Union (SIRU) teams in the 2025 Brumbies Provincial Championships. Despite challenging conditions and fierce opponents, both Monaro men’s and women’s teams displayed resilience and determination up against very physical and […]
Long Weekend Council Closures
Monday, June 9, 2025 is the King’s Birthday public holiday and most Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) facilities and services will be closed to the public. Regular hours for all facilities and services will resume from Tuesday June 10, 2025. Council’s visitor centres in Cooma and Bombala will continue to operate to their normal schedule […]
Repairs Complete: Michelago Bank of Bins Reopens Friday 13 June 2025
Snowy Monaro regional Council (SMRC) is pleased to announce that repairs to the Michelago Bank of Bins are now complete and the facility will reopen on Friday, June 13, 2025. This marks the end of a months-long closure, which began in January 2025 due to extensive vandalism and resulting public safety concerns. A spokesperson for […]
Jindabyne Lake Foreshore Rehabilitation and Restoration Works
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised restoration works for Lake Jindabyne foreshore erosion and bank stability protections that were damaged during the period of high lake water levels in 2022 and 2023 will begin Wednesday June 11, 2025, weather permitting. Contractors will be working across two sites in Jindabyne to rebuild the damaged foreshore rock […]