Local residents and commercial customers of Jindabyne Landfill are invited to the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) community update sessions next week at Jindabyne Memorial Hall, to learn more about the ongoing planning and feasibility investigations into the future of the landfill site. At each of the two sessions on Thursday June 12, 2025, attendees […]
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Rider Safety Key Focus of King’s Birthday Police Operation after Tragic Weekend
In the wake of a devastating weekend that claimed the lives of four motorcyclists and seriously injured two teenagers in New South Wales, authorities have announced a comprehensive police operation. Police will be targeting all forms of dangerous driving, with rider safety a key focus during the King’s Birthday long weekend. The tragic incidents occurred […]
Walk for Reconciliation: A Community First for Cooma
In a historic event, Cooma hosted its first Walk for Reconciliation on June 2, drawing locals together to reflect on shared histories and the journey towards a united future. Set against the theme of National Reconciliation Week 2025, “Bridging Now to Next,” the gathering underscored the critical link between past, present, and future. PHOTO: The […]
Upgrades on the Way for Cooma Pool With Works Starting This Month
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) today announced that the long-awaited upgrades at Cooma Pool will get underway in June 2025. Funded by the NSW Government thanks to a grant from the Department of Regional New South Wales under the Stronger Country Communities Fund, these works will see the ageing pool shell replaced and brand new […]
Help Council Protect Public Land From the Red Imported Fire ant Threat
In May 2025, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued their latest fire ant emergency order as the size of the Queensland infested area continues to grow. Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is asking the Snowy Monaro community to be alert and keep an eye out for potential local incursions of this dangerous invasive […]
Red Devils Done by Field-Goal: Devils Angels Edged in Classic Mountains Derbies
On Saturday, May 31, the Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) embarked on a trip to Jindabyne’s JJ Connors Oval for an exciting day of rugby fixtures against their Snowy Mountains rivals the Jindabyne Rugby Union Club in round 7 of the ACT Women’s 10s and round 8 of the 2nd Division South Coast Monaro […]
Aurora Australis Dazzles the Snowy Mountains’ Skies
In a spectacular celestial event, the Aurora Australis illuminated the night skies over the Snowy Mountains and the wider southeast of Australia last night, June 1. This stunning display was a result of a recent geomagnetic storm caused by a solar coronal mass ejection (CME). The CME, known for its high velocity, interacted with Earth’s […]
Cold Snap Sets Record Lows in Snowy Mountains
Yesterday, June 1, 2025, marked the start of winter, and for the Snowy Mountains region and surrounding areas, it also saw record-breaking low temperatures, signalling a frosty start to the season, as many around the region shivered. According to Weatherzone, these readings mark the coldest start to the winter, this early in the season, in […]
Cooma Stallions Topple Bega Roosters: A Much-Needed First Grade Victory
In intense round 6 fixtures held yesterday at the Cooma Showgrounds, the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club (CURLFC) faced off against the travelling Bega Roosters in three grades of Group 16 Rugby League. While the Fillies had a difficult day out, the Stallions reserve and first grade sides emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and […]
Cooma Basketball Association U16 Girls Battle Hard in Southern Junior League Finals
The Cooma Basketball Association (CBA) U16 girls team demonstrated resilience and tenacity as they competed in the round 3 finals of the Southern Junior League competition over the weekend in the Illawarra. On the back of a spectacular performance in Albury during Round 2, where they clinched four out of five victories, the Cooma girls […]