The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across higher elevations of the Snowy Mountains. The winds, expected to impact the region ahead of a cold front from today, July 8, are forecast to increase in severity through the afternoon and evening. PHOTO: Damaging winds are expected to […]
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Three Crashes and One Car Hit by Lightning in Active Weekend For Emergency Services
It was an active weekend for emergency services in the Snowy Mountains, as various agencies responded to four seperate incidents on our region’s roads from Friday, July 4, through to Sunday, July 6. Friday, July 4, at 2:12pm emergency services were alerted to a two vehicle crash on Krawarree Rd, Snowball, where both cars burst […]
Miss Piggies Round-up Ewes: Bushpigs Building and Improved
It was a day on the road today for the Jindabyne Rugby Union Club (JRUC), as the Miss Piggies senior women continued their dominant form and un-beaten run with an emphatic 58-0 victory over the Yass Ewes. Meanwhile, the Bushpigs senior men faced a tough challenge in their 43-21 defeat to the fourth placed Crookwell […]
Devil’s Angels Down Mudchicks: Cooma’s Women March Towards Finals
Cooma Rugby Union Football Club (CRUFC) Devil’s Angels secured another win in a gripping encounter at Bungendore Sports Hub today, during round 11 of the ACT Rugby Women’s 10s. Despite trailing at the half-time break, the Devil’s Angels proved why they’ve been a premiership threat this season, securing a hard fought 24-15 victory over the […]
Winter Magic For The Whole Family: Thredbo’s July Kids Snow Festival Returns In The School Holidays
Thredbo Resort has an action packed lineup ready for families in the region during the school holidays, with the return of the July Kids Snow Festival running from July 3 to July 20. Lots of fun on and off the slopes, this year’s festival promises more magic, more snow, and more unforgettable family moments. PHOTO: […]
Snowy Mountains Monopoly: A Community-Driven Collector’s Delight Set to Launch
The eagerly anticipated Snowy Mountains community edition of the famous Monopoly board game is set to captivate audiences with its unique local twists, launching at 12pm, July 11, 2025, at the Banjo Paterson Inn, Jindabyne. This special edition celebrates the iconic Snowy Mountains region, offering both a nostalgic nod to traditional family ski holidays and […]
Report Leads to Improved Safety After Tragic Loss of Ed Kraft in Helicopter Crash
Findings from the the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been released, following a fatal helicopter crash in 2023, involving well-known Snowy Mountains local, Ed Kraft. The final report, aimed at improving safety and preventing future accidents, went through the moments before the tragic loss. On October 26, 2023, the 54 year-old’s journey from Cessnock […]
Bombala High Heelers Still Undefeated: Blue Heelers Men Look to Bounce Back in Local Derby
The Bombala Blue Heelers Rugby League Football Club experienced a day of mixed emotions at the Bega Recreation Ground on Sunday, June 29, as they faced Bega during round 9 of the Group 16 competition. The High Heelers delivered travelling fans an exciting start to the day as they remain undefeated, while both the Blue […]
Severe Weather Warnings Issued: Heavy Rainfall and Destructive Winds Forecast
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued severe weather warnings for the Snowy Mountains region as a complex low-pressure system moves in bringing locally destructive winds, and heavy rainfall. Forecasts indicate that the wet weather will pick up throughout today, before intensifying overnight into Wednesday, July 2, with the Snowy River catchment on flood […]
Students and Council Working Together to Tackle Local Litter
Thanks to the initiative of two high school students at the Redlands High Country Campus in Moonbah, Council is rolling out a new anti-littering campaign across Jindabyne this winter to help protect the environment and local public spaces during the peak tourist season. Year 9 students Vivienne and Amelia approached Snowy Monaro Regional Council with […]