The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices and ensure they notify their local fire authority and neighbours, after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April – including a dozen over the Easter long weekend. PHOTO: An escaped burn from over the Easter long weekend CREDIT: NSW RFS Although the Bush […]
Tag: Snowy Mountains
Altercation at Snowy Monaro Regional Council Meeting Sparks Investigation
An April 17, 2025, meeting of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) took a dramatic turn involving police, following debate over a building’s legality in Nimmitabel. Councillor Thaler’s motion, ruled by the SMRC Chair as unlawful due to an Apprehended Violence Order existing between himself and the occupants of the property in question, saw several […]
Jindabyne’s Lake Light Sculpture Event Returns with Enthusiasm and Community Support
The picturesque setting of Lake Jindabyne welcomed back the much-anticipated Lake Light Sculpture event on Good Friday, April 18, marking a successful return after its hiatus. This volunteer-led event, celebrating the unification of art and nature, spans four days, concluding on Easter Monday, offering both locals and visitors an immersive artistic experience in the heart […]
Strike a Better Kind of Black Gold with Council’s Free Compost Webinar
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is hosting a free online workshop on Thursday May 8, 2025 to help you make the most of your kitchen and garden waste. Join our expert hosts from Sustainable Gardening Australia from 6.30pm for an hour-long session on home composting, worm-farming, and bokashi. PHOTO: Learn the basics of the composting […]
Anzac Day 2025 in the Snowy Monaro
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has provided the following list of services and events scheduled to commemorate Anzac Day on Friday April 25, 2025. PHOTO: Cooma decorated – Lest we forget.
Want to do Business with Council?
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) is inviting business operators in the Snowy Monaro to register a free account on the VendorPanel procurement platform, your one-stop-shop for all local government tenders, expressions of interest, and requests for quotation in our region. SMRC advised this unified platform makes it easy for businesses interested in working with Council […]
Motorists Urged to Drive Safely During School Holidays after Horror Month
In light of an alarming rise in road fatalities across New South Wales, particularly during March when 39 crashes resulted in 41 deaths, NSW Police are urging motorists to adopt safer driving practices during the upcoming school holidays. PHOTO: NSW Police are aiming to reduce the rates of road incidents by conducting a high visibility […]
Community Feedback Sought on Proposed Camping Changes in NSW National Parks
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) is actively seeking community input on a significant proposal to enhance camping experiences within the state’s national parks and reserves. As many individuals and families from the Snowy Mountains region prepare for potential camping trips over the Easter period, this is a timely opportunity […]
Work Begins on New Sporting facilities at Bombala Showground
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised work has begun on new sporting facilities, pathways and seating at Bombala Showground as part of stage one in the long-awaited Bombala Sporting Facilities Upgrade project. Co-funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, this project will provide greater access to sporting […]
Water Supply Maintenance Works in Delegate
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is conducting water infrastructure work in Delegate until early May 2025, weather permitting. No interruptions are planned and all properties will continue to have access to their usual water supply during the works schedule. Residents may notice a change to the colour or clarity of their water over the course of […]