When Lynley Miners answered a call to help with the barriers at the Adaminaby Races in the 1980s, little did he know this would lead to a 45 year involvement

Farmers in the Snowy Monaro are waiting for rain, as paddocks become bare and water sources dry out. One local farmer, Peter Davis, gives his account of conditions on 'Yalcowinna' near Cooma.

The 'supermarket' at Lifegate Christian Church in Cooma is an important and popular place for Snowy Monaro residents who need help putting food on the table.

Blood stem cell donors save lives of those facing life-threatening blood cancers and disorders, like Cooma's Lisa Haines. To learn more about blood stem cell donation and how you can sign up to the registry there is an information session at Cooma Ex-services Club on 28 November from 3pm-6pm.

Fire responders in the Snowy Monaro local government area to date have had only a few call outs to bush fire activity this season, but with fires burning in other areas across the state, the Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service is warning residents not be complacent as the fire danger risk is high within the region.

Now is the perfect time to purchase that piece of outdoor furniture you have had your eye on.