Road resealing program for 2025 starts mid-January Published on 23 December 2024 Road resealing and heavy patching works get underway in January 2025 until early February 2025, weather permitting, for roads in the Bombala area, Cooma, Jindabyne area, and Michelago. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tested: Snowy Monaro water supplies meet proposed PFAS safety standard Published on 20 December 2024 Recent testing confirms all drinking water supplies across the Snowy Monaro region meet Australian safety guidelines. Testing in November 2024 found PFAS levels in all treated water supplies operated by Snowy Monaro Regional Council are well within the limits set by the new national standards. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New cemetery map and search tool launches in the Snowy Monaro Published on 19 December 2024 Council is today announcing the launch of a new cemetery mapping platform, providing families, friends, genealogists, and historians with an easy way to locate burial sites across the region's cemeteries. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local libraries celebrating first 1000 Books Before School milestones Published on 19 December 2024 Under a year since the launch of Snowy Monaro Regional Library’s early childhood literacy program 1000 Books Before School, the library team is thrilled to announce that two budding local bookworms have already met this remarkable milestone. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on the first batch of names for our new Road Name Bank Published on 18 December 2024 Community feedback is being sought on the first collection of names proposed for inclusion in Council's new Road Name Bank. These names will be used for future streets and roads across the region as new subdivisions, developments, and other housing and industrial projects are developed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community collaboration shapes Berridale’s future Published on 17 December 2024 Local community members and people across the country with a close connection to the heart of the Snowy Mountains have provided extensive feedback this year on the Berridale Master Plan, voicing overwhelming support for Council’s vision to create a unified, accessible, and sustainable village centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Weed of the Week: Coolatai grass Published on 06 December 2024 It’s week ten of Council’s Weed of the Week series for the 2024/25 spring and summer season. This week we look at Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta), another emerging weed threat in our region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Final touches underway for Bobeyan Road upgrade Published on 29 November 2024 The transformative Bobeyan Road upgrade project is entering its final phase, with crews working to deliver the remaining elements before summer's end. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Is your pool safe? How you can help protect our kids this summer Published on 28 November 2024 Adult supervision and compliant pool barriers are critical safety measures as the summer swimming season gets underway across the region. Recent data shows drowning remains one of the leading cause of death for children aged one to three years old, with residential pools presenting the highest risk. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate Ability Festival returns to Cooma for 15th year this Friday Published on 27 November 2024 The fifteenth annual Celebrate Ability Festival is bringing another fiesta of inclusive activities and entertainment to Cooma’s Centennial Park from 12pm to 3pm on Friday 29 November 2024, with the Snowy Monaro community invited to come and join the fun. Tagged as: , Media Releases