The Salvation Army released alarming national survey data yesterday, revealing the harsh realities faced by Australia’s most vulnerable, showing the increasing struggle to access basic necessities. The findings underscore a disturbing rise in poverty levels, as financial pressures push many into dire situations, including skipping meals, foraging for food in bins, or “considering eating dog […]
Tag: Snowy Monaro
Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Survey Reveals Dramatic Decline in Population
Kosciuszko National Park, one of Australia’s iconic national parks is once again under the spotlight following the release of the 2024 wild horse population survey. The survey released today, was conducted to assess the current population of wild horses within the park and guide future management efforts. The findings have been highly anticipated by conservation […]
Cooma Landfill and ScrapMart Closed Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24
Snowy Monaro Regional Council advised of electrical and plumbing compliance works which are due to begin later this week at Cooma Landfill. The site will be closed all day on Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24, 2025 due to the power and water disconnections required. PHOTO: Cooma Landfill will be closed for two days […]
NSW Deadline Approaches: National Parks Fees to Rise Under Proposed High-Low Season Tiered Changes
The clock is ticking for New South Wales residents and visitors to provide their feedback on proposed alterations to the camping fees and booking systems in the state’s national parks which would see increased peak season fees. The consultation period to provide feedback to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW-NPWS), will conclude at […]
Snowy Hydro 2.0 Workers to Walk off Job Over Pay Dispute
Workers involved in the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project plan to stop work for 24 hours today, Wednesday May 21, following a dispute over pay parity with their counterparts in Melbourne. The action, undertaken by members of the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), includes 1,000 workers who are protesting against Italian company Webuild, the contractor responsible for […]
Claypits Foreshore Upgrade Project: Path Detours and Tree Replacement
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised work on stage one of the Claypits Foreshore Upgrade Project commenced earlier this month in Jindabyne. Council has now provided a project update to advise the community of access and amenity impacts related to these works. The shared path section that crosses through the Claypits carpark between the exercise […]
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 […]
Transformation: Paddock in Cooma Set-to Become Emergency Disaster Response Hub
Cooma is set to become home to a state-of-the-art emergency management centre in the Polo Flat area, as the NSW Government announces plans for a new bushfire and emergency hub designed to strengthen disaster response capabilities across Snowy Monaro. The $15 million investment reportedly aligns with the findings of the 2020 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which […]
Stallions Denied by Devils on the Road: Fillies Win Close Encounter
In a thrilling afternoon of Group 16 round 4 action in Narooma yesterday, the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club (CURLFC) took on the Narooma Devils in a heartbreaking first grade encounter, while the reserve grade side met the Bega Roosters in a close contest. The Fillies continued on their run of good form emerging […]
Bombala Blue Heelers go Toe-to-toe with Tigers: High Heelers and Reserve Grade Secure Wins
The Bombala Blue Heelers Rugby League Football Club hosted a thrilling day of rugby league at the Bombala Exhibition Ground yesterday, facing off against the Eden Tigers across three grades of Group 16 action on a classic Sunday afternoon in the Snowy Mountains where you truly needed to love Rugby League to battle the frosty […]