About 10.20am on Thursday (5 June 2025), police were called to a Snowy Mountains skatepark on Bay Street, Jindabyne, following reports of a man exposing himself. Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and were told the man was allegedly carrying out a sexual act in the skate bowl in front of children. PHOTO: Officers […]
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Snowy Hydro Agrees to Pay $400,000 to Protect Northern Corroboree Frog Following Pollution Incident
In a significant move to protect the critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog, Snowy Hydro Limited has agreed to pay $400,000 to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This commitment is part of an enforceable undertaking (EU) negotiated with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) following a 2023 pollution incident. This incident involved elevated […]
Brumbies Provincial Championships: Monaro Representative Men and Women Show Never-Give-Up Attitude
The Bungendore Sports Hub was alive with the spirit of rugby union today as the Monaro representative squads faced off against the Southern Inland Rugby Union (SIRU) teams in the 2025 Brumbies Provincial Championships. Despite challenging conditions and fierce opponents, both Monaro men’s and women’s teams displayed resilience and determination up against very physical and […]
Long Weekend Council Closures
Monday, June 9, 2025 is the King’s Birthday public holiday and most Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) facilities and services will be closed to the public. Regular hours for all facilities and services will resume from Tuesday June 10, 2025. Council’s visitor centres in Cooma and Bombala will continue to operate to their normal schedule […]
Repairs Complete: Michelago Bank of Bins Reopens Friday 13 June 2025
Snowy Monaro regional Council (SMRC) is pleased to announce that repairs to the Michelago Bank of Bins are now complete and the facility will reopen on Friday, June 13, 2025. This marks the end of a months-long closure, which began in January 2025 due to extensive vandalism and resulting public safety concerns. A spokesperson for […]
Jindabyne Lake Foreshore Rehabilitation and Restoration Works
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised restoration works for Lake Jindabyne foreshore erosion and bank stability protections that were damaged during the period of high lake water levels in 2022 and 2023 will begin Wednesday June 11, 2025, weather permitting. Contractors will be working across two sites in Jindabyne to rebuild the damaged foreshore rock […]
Operation Snow Safe 2025 Launches Ahead of the Ski Season
NSW Police have launched Operation Snow Safe for the 2025 ski season, a high-visibility initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of visitors and residents in the Snowy Mountains. The operation commences today, Friday, June 6, and will continue until Monday, October 6, coinciding with the official ski season opening on Saturday June 7, 2025. PHOTO: […]
Early Season Snowstorm Prepares Perisher for Thrilling 2025 Opening Weekend
Perisher, along with Falls Creek and Hotham, is set to welcome visitors to the 2025 snow season this Saturday, June 7, thanks to a significant early-season snowstorm and extensive snowmaking efforts. With up to 80cm of fresh snow anticipated, all three alpine resorts, operated by Vail Resorts Australia, will open for an event-filled long weekend. […]
Thredbo Unveils Après Club: Australia’s Biggest Free Winter Music Series
Thredbo Resort has just unveiled their line-up of music artists set to headline this winter’s calendar of free après events, now officially dubbed Après Club. The massive line-up features 10 headline acts to entertain travellers from far and wide, including Hot Dub Time Machine, Sneaky Sound System, Peking Duk (DJ SET), Yolanda Be Cool, Little Fritter, and many more. […]
Jindabyne Waste Facility Community Update Sessions Next Week
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 […]