Tag: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Murrumbidgee River Blue-Green Algae Alert: Mittagang Crossing, Cooma

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has advised that a blue-green algae red alert is in effect for the Murrumbidgee River at Mittagang Crossing outside Cooma, as of 4pm Tuesday May 13, 2025. PHOTO: An aerial view of the affected area at Mittagang Crossing, Cooma. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Under a red-level algae alert, untreated […]

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 […]

Craigie Range Road Reopens to Public Traffic

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised it has completed emergency maintenance works on Craigie Range Road, following its closure on Thursday April 24, 2025, due to weather-related damage. PHOTO: Maintenance crews have been hard at work on Craigie Range Road. The road is now officially reopen to all traffic. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “Reactive […]

Werralong Road Causeway Maintenance Works

Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) will undertake additional maintenance works at the Werralong Road causeway from Monday May 12 to Wednesday May 14, 2025, weather permitting. PHOTO: Werralong Road causeway maintenance works commence Monday May 12. This essential maintenance will be concentrated on the causeway itself and the 10 metre section either side of the […]

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 […]

Councillor Thaler Suspended from Council: Effective from May 13

In a significant development at the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Councillor Andrew Thaler has been suspended due to alleged misconduct issues. The suspension, is enforced by an order from Brett Whitworth, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Local Government, as a result of the reported ongoing scrutiny over councillor behaviour. PHOTO: Mr Thaler at the […]

Inclusive’s Not a Dirty Word: Council Removes Buzzwords from Community Strategic Plan

Don’t you believe what you’ve seen or heard… Yesterday, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council adopted a revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP) in an Extraordinary meeting held in the council chambers. The plan, originally set to guide the region until 2042, had undergone extensive community engagement and was moved for adoption by Councillor Davis. However, amendments […]

Want to Make a Splash? Dive into Council’s Public Pool Survey Today

Whether you’re a keen lap-swimmer, aqua-aerobic evangelist, or just like spending time poolside over summer – now is your chance to make waves at your local pool, no bellyflops required. PHOTO: SMRC is seeking feedback from the public on council pools. Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is asking patrons of public pools in Adaminaby, Berridale, […]