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.

A citizenship ceremony was held in Cooma recently, the biggest ever for the Snowy Monaro region.

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 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.

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.