A man will face court today charged with a number of firearm and prohibited weapon offences, following a search warrant at an address in a Snowy Mountains town in the state’s south. PHOTO: One of the seized rifles found at the Tumut home during the search CREDITS: NSW Police About 10am yesterday (Tuesday June 3, […]
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Australia Post Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Investment in Regional NSW
Australia Post has unveiled a significant multi-million-dollar infrastructure investment aimed at enhancing its operations across regional New South Wales, with the Snowy Mountains region set to benefit. The initiative involves the development of six brand-new greenfield sites in the towns of Tumut, Leeton, Casino, Deniliquin, Forbes, and Byron Bay, with discussions for leases on brownfield […]
Mobile Communication Upgrades Set to Enhance Disaster Resilience in Eden-Monaro
Efforts to bolster community resilience and safety in the Eden-Monaro region have been strengthened with the announcement of four new connectivity upgrades through Round 3 of the Mobile Network Hardening Program (MNHP). The initiative, led by the Federal Government, aims to fortify mobile telecommunications infrastructure to ensure reliability during natural disasters. PHOTO: Kristy McBain, Member […]
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 […]
Man Charged After Alleged Brawl Stabbing: Tumut
About 10pm on Wednesday March 12, 2025, police were called to Banksia Crescent, Tumut, following reports of a brawl. Officers attached to Riverina Police District attended and were told a 20-year-old man had been struck on the arm with a bladed weapon by another man. The man allegedly responsible for the stabbing, had left the scene […]
Tumut River Brewing Company: A New Chapter with Local Vision
Tumut River Brewing Company, a cherished local establishment, faced a harrowing closure in September 2024, but found new life three months later in December when local residents and former employees Michael Cichocki and Mary Richmond stepped in to save it. The brewery, a beacon of community spirit and tourism, is set to become a focal […]
Tumut: Critical Incident Declared Following Man’s Death
A critical incident investigation is underway following the death of a man near Tumut in the Snowy Mountains. Just after 2.00pm (Friday February 28, 2025), emergency services were called to Wee Jasper Road at Bombowlee, following reports of concern for welfare. Officers attached to Riverina Police District Area Command attempted to speak with a man, […]