On Saturday, October 4, a grassfire in Dalgety swiftly spread across approximately 150 hectares of land after a controlled permit burn escaped its boundaries. The incident, reported by the landowner via a triple zero call at around 2:02pm, prompted an immediate response from multiple local brigades. PHOTO: Cured grasses across the region are presenting a […]
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2025 Winter Season: Above Average Snowfall Saw Best Conditions in Years
On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales closed their winter operations for the 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last lifted runs at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. This winter saw early snowfalls and […]
Major Road Safety Boost: Transformative Upgrade for Regional Roads in NSW
In a move to bolster road safety and longevity, the Minns Labor Government has announced a $37.5 million investment aimed at refurbishing over 470 kilometres of state-managed roads in regional New South Wales, with important roads in the Snowy Monaro set-to benefit from spray sealing. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to enhance the […]
Cashing in and Bagging Bargains on the Snowy Monaro Garage Sale Trail
If you’re in need of a little extra spending money this spring, or just in the mood to bag a blooming great bargain or two – the 2025 Garage Sale Trail has you covered over two big weekends this year on 8–9 and 15–16 November 2025. Head over to www.garagesaletrail.com.au to plan your treasure hunt through the […]
Tinderry Road Queanbeyan River Causeway Replacement Update
Council’s grant-funded Tinderry Road causeway replacement project is progressing, following work getting underway in the first half of 2025 thanks to funding support from the NSW Government. This work aligns with Council’s Bridge Renewal Program. This project will see the old Boolboolma Crossing over the Queanbeyan River replaced with a modern 35-metre single-lane precast concrete […]
Council’s Labour Day Public Holiday Closures
The Snowy Monaro community is advised that all Council offices, pools, waste facilities, libraries, and community support programs offices will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday October 6, 2025. All scheduled bin collections will be going ahead as normal. Cooma Visitors Centre will be open to welcome visitors to the region […]
Upcoming Saturday Closures at Delegate Transfer Station
Residents and business customers in the Delegate area are advised that Delegate Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday 18 October and Saturday 25 October 2025. No other dates are affected. Delegate Transfer Station will open as scheduled from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday 21 October and Tuesday 28 October 2025. Saturday opening hours at […]
Snowy Mountains Highway: Final Landslip Repairs Underway
Transport for NSW is working to repair landslip damage on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Brown Mountain as part of the natural disaster recovery response across the state’s road network. PHOTO: The steep and narrow sections of road have created challenges for the work, with machinery operating in spaces narrower than a standard single car […]
Entries Open for Cooma’s Double-up 2025 Australian National Busking Championships
$14k prize money up for grabs Entries have opened for the final heat and grand final of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), with an unprecedented prize pool of $14,000 cash up for grabs. PHOTO: 2023 ANBC finalists Will and Ann entertain at Sharp Street, Cooma CREDIT: ANBC The not-for-profit ANBC is seeking musicians and […]
Council Opts for Cost-Effective Solution to Jindabyne’s Waste Management Woes
In a decisive move to address Jindabyne’s waste management issues, Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) endorsed Option one, under section 9.1.1 of the Council’s business papers during their September meeting, with councillors unanimously in support. The endorsement would see additional works to the interim waste transfer station (WTS) at a significantly lower cost compared to […]