The Albanese Labor Government and the NSW Minns Government have announced a significant infrastructure investment in Cooma, amounting to $23.6 million, aimed at addressing the housing shortage in the region. The project, centred around the Cooma North Precinct, plans to unlock 177 new homes by developing essential infrastructure such as roads and the delivery of […]
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Jindabyne to Host Prestigious BMX Championships This April
Jindabyne is set to play host to an exhilarating weekend of BMX racing as it welcomes Round Two of the 2025 AusCycling BMX Racing ACT/NSW State Series. Taking place on April 12-13, the event promises to draw BMX enthusiasts from across the region to the newly upgraded Snowy Mountains BMX Track. PHOTO: The track is […]
Tiny Homes Offer Hope Amid Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
As Australia grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, innovative solutions like agritourism and tiny homes are providing a glimmer of hope for communities such as Braidwood, a heritage-listed town in the Snowy Mountains. Recent research by Good360 Australia reveals that the financial strain on households across the country has intensified for some Australians, with 34 percent […]
Snowy Mountains Highway: Work Starts on $36 Million Safety Improvement Package
Upgrades to the Snowy Mountains Highway are underway with improvements coming thanks to a $36 million investment. Jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments under the Road Safety Program, the first two of four projects stretching almost the full 333-kilometre length of the Snowy Mountains Highway commenced today, with all projects expected to […]
NSW Teachers Federation Claims Eden-Monaro Teachers are Concerned About Dutton
A recent survey conducted by the NSW Teachers Federation indicates concerns among teachers in the Eden-Monaro electorate regarding feared education funding cuts under Peter Dutton. Out of nearly 6,000 public school teachers surveyed statewide, 178 responses were reportedly collected from teachers in Eden-Monaro. The findings claim that 70.1 percent of these teachers are worried that […]
Southern Cats Men Steal AFL Canberra Season Opener: Cats Women Play Historic First Official Match
The Southern Cats embarked on an exhilarating start to their AFL Canberra 2025 season, facing off against Batemans Bay Seahawks in matches filled with adrenaline and tenacity at Holt Oval, Saturday April 5. Both the men’s and women’s teams took to the field, determined to carve their place in the competition. In a thrilling men’s […]
New Life for Historic Cooma Railway Facilities: Grand Opening Event
The newly restored Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) Courts and Railway Institute Building celebrated its grand opening today, Saturday, April 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in preserving the heritage of the local community. The festivities were attended by residents and railway enthusiasts, as the community gathered to witness the unveiling of the meticulously restored facilities. […]
Heavy Patching Road Repairs Underway Across the Region
The next stage of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) sealed road maintenance and repair program is underway, with damaged sections of road throughout the Snowy Monaro undergoing heavy patching works until May 2025, weather permitting. Works are scheduled for roads in Beloka, Bombala, Cootralantra, Dalgety, Jindabyne, Lords Hill, Moonbah, Rocky Plain, and Springfield over […]
Improvements Rolling Out for Jindabyne Kerbside Bin Collection Service
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) advised two trucks will be servicing the kerbside bin collection route in Jindabyne from Friday next week. With more vehicles, collections will now be more efficient. This means the trucks will be arriving to empty your bin earlier in the day. A spokesperson for SMRC said, “With these service improvements […]
STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day at Cooma North Public School on Again in November
Cooma North Public School is set to host its annual STEM Industry Partnerships Careers Day on Friday, November 7, 2025, following the resounding success of last year’s event. This initiative aims to inspire students across the Snowy Monaro region by showcasing the many career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). PHOTO: Students […]