The farming sector across the country is heavily dependent on diesel, prompting calls to the government to prioritise fuel for agriculture and regional areas as peak agricultural bodies warn that without diesel, food and livestock simply can’t move at all.
NSW National Parks conduct a population-wide survey every two years to understand how Australians use national parks, including visitation patterns, activities, experiences, and satisfaction, to inform park management and visitor facility planning.
Supporting women and being a member of a dedicated and committed midwifery team are just two of the reasons why Cooma Hospital’s Gemma O’Sullivan chose a career in midwifery.
Snow lovers hitting the slopes this winter will have more options to get there, with the popular Snowy Mountains Bus Service ramping up in 2026 with more than 800 new services helping visitors make the most of the ski season.
Snowmaking was the hot topic at the 2026 Snow Summit in Thredbo last week, with industry veteran Peter Brulisauer labelling it significant to the snow industry’s future.
Jindabyne’s Snowy Mountains Grammar School student, Lilly Brauer, competes at a high level of both alpine ski racing and downhill mountain biking and currently holds her age title for both alpine ski racing and downhill mountain biking.
The Berridale Agricultural Bureau’s 96th annual Merino ewe competition, the oldest in Australia, was another successful event with a packed schedule across the first weekend in May.
The plight of community members struggling with social issues such as youth homelessness, housing affordability, cost-of-living difficulties and mental health concerns was highlighted by local charity organisations recently for the annual Youth Homelessness Awareness Day.
More than 50 hospitality and catering companies gathered at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel last Wednesday and Thursday showcasing what they have to offer at the Snowy Mountains Trade Show.
Australian Football history on the Monaro is set to make history in July with the Southern Cats (formerly Cooma Cats) football club celebrating its 50th anniversary.
A local rural fire brigade captain, and member of a Monaro African Lovegrass working group, has provided a response on the Snowy Monaro region’s Bush Fire Risk Management Plan currently open for public feedback.
The Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has recently been reviewed and the Snowy Monaro Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) is now inviting the public to view the draft BFRMP.
Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) welcomed 53 junior medical officers (JMO) to the region in February, one of whom, Katherine Nguyen, is placed at the Cooma Health Service.
Conversations around art on the Snowy Monaro were held between South East Arts (SEA) executive director, Kate Bradbury, and Snowy Monaro Regional Council chief executive officer, Noreen Vu, in Cooma recently.
Word is spreading about the assistance the Country Education Foundation (CEF) can provide students/trade apprentices in the Snowy Monaro as a record number of applicants applied to the program for 2026.
A meeting last month between NSW government representatives and the local resident behind a push to improve the safety of the Monaro Highway from wildlife collisions has proved beneficial with those in attendance stating they are open to investigating options.
For a Snowy Mountains Wildlife (LAOKO) rescuer, finding an injured or distressed native animal, in the night-time particularly, can be very difficult if clear and precise directions are not provided.
Fire activity in the Snowy Monaro region has been minimal over the past seven days, despite extreme heat conditions, gusty, windy weather and a day of total fire ban.
We’ve probably all met an echidna, walking in the bush, or in our garden. And for most of us, that’s about all we know about these enigmatic creatures.
At its meeting on 14 April, the Cooma Monaro Progress Association (CMPA) has voted unanimously to withdraw all support for the proposed 'rail trail' on the Queanbeyan-Bombala rail corridor on the following grounds:
Cooma’s Ladies Probus Club has a new president, vice president, assistant secretary and committee member who were all nominated and voted in at the Annual General Meeting held last Wednesday.
The first community market, held at the quaint heritage-listed Michelago Railway Station, drew a large crowd of around 800 people on what turned out to be a successful and enjoyable autumnal event on Sunday 3 May.
The heritage-listed Geldmacher Mill and park site in Nimmitabel has re-opened following the completion of a total roof replacement and structural mortar repairs to address storm damage sustained last December.
Two Monaro cattle studs - Kylo Herefords and Nungar Plain - were represented at this year's Royal Easter Show in Sydney, and achieved excellent results.
