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Elliott Way Set For Re-opening

THE National Parks and Wildlife have advised that the Elliott Way make safe works have been progressing well and the scheduled re-opening of the road on August 9th, 2023 is still on target. A drone image showing workers carrying out works on the...

Media Release 26 Jul 2023

Feature Story

Jack Biilmann - New Documentary to launch Divided Mind Tour

Music is often said to emanate from the heart, and the inspiration behind Jack Biilmann’s fifth album Divided Mind and new documentary, ‘drink from the water where you come from’ is sure to pull at the heartstrings of all music lovers. SOUNDS...

Steve Cuff 14 Jun 2023

Snowy Mountains

Elliott Way won’t open until early August as works continue

National Parks and Wildlife have today sent an update of the current situation regarding the Elliott Way, and its ongoing works to make the road safe for travel. The NSW road links Tumbarumba to Cabramurra / Selwyn Snow Resort and Kiandra, and has...

Snowy Magazine 07 Jun 2023

Snowy Mountains

Snowy Monaro Business Awards 2023 Winners

The 2023 Snowy Monaro Business Awards winners were announced on Friday evening at a grand gala night at the Cooma Multicultural Centre. The region is graced with a vast amount of small businesses, and the evening saw a large gathering of nominated...

Steve Cuff 07 May 2023

Snowy Mountains

Snowy Hydro Appoints New CEO

Snowy Hydro have announced the appointment of Mr Dennis Barnes as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director who will take on the new role effective 1st February 2023. Snowy Hydro Chairman David Knox said the Board was delighted to...

Snowy Magazine 18 Jan 2023

Events

Rodeo Time Bucking Good Entertainment

TIME is precious in the world of rodeo, and while eight seconds seems a short time, when you are riding a monstrous bucking bull, it might seem like an eternity. As the gate opens and upwards of 600 kilograms of raw bull power is unleashed, you had...

Snowy Magazine 22 Dec 2022

Community

Australian Busking Championships In Cooma Saturday 26 November

Cooma will be ringing to the tunes of buskers’ music when the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) Grand Final arrives back in town on Saturday November 26. Now in its 11th year, the ANBC is expecting 30 finalists to perform on the...

Steve Cuff 24 Nov 2022

Snowy Mountains

Immaculate Machines At Cooma Motorfest

CAR enthusiasts will be salivating over the polished chrome and sparkling paint work at the 2022 Motorfest in Cooma. The event will see an influx of historic, classic and vintage cars, all prepared impeccably for the show. The Cooma Showground will...

Snowy Magazine 02 Nov 2022

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Snowy Trout Challenge starts in October for seven months of fishing

Spread the word among the fishing fraternity as 500 tagged rainbow trout will soon be released to kickstart the 2022-23 Snowy Trout Challenge. The large trout will be released into Lake Eucumbene, Lake Jindabyne plus Lake Crackenback and anyone who...

Snowy Magazine 18 Sep 2022

NSW

Pink Robin

YES, it’s real and yes, it really is that pink. An uncommon sight on mainland Australia as pink robins are usually seen in Tasmania. These birds prefer dark wet places as ironic as that is for such a flamboyant bird. In the Snowy Mountains we also...

Snow News 10 Sep 2022

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Snowy 2.0 Sets Milestone For Polo Flat Segment Factory

THE Snowy 2.0 project is a complex engineering feat that comprises many facets, one of which is each tunnel will be lined with thousands of concrete segments. Each of these segments are produced at Snowy Hydro’s Polo Flat factory in Cooma, which...

North East Media 10 Sep 2022

Snowy Mountains

Elliott Way closed due to landslip.

August 14, 2022 Elliott Way Closed Due To Large Landslip This will affect traffic between the Tumbarumba and Kiandra. Access from Tumbarumba to O’Hares Campground is still possible, but the gate past O’Hares is locked as is the gate at the Link...

Media Release 14 Aug 2022

Snowy Mountains

New Emergency Department opens at Cooma Hospital

COOMA Hospital is now home to a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED), with Member for Monaro Nichole Overall and minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor joining members of the wider community to celebrate the official opening in late...

Media Release 02 Aug 2022

Community

NSW Budget delivers for Snow Monaro

The Snowy Monaro region area has benefited from the recent 2022-23 NSW Budget with significant investments across a range of services. MEMBER for Monaro Nichole Overall welcomed the $55 million funding for the Snowy Monaro. In delivering her first...

Snowy Magazine 28 Jun 2022

Snowy Mountains

Snowy Monaro Council needs your input on the region’s future

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Snowy Magazine 30 May 2022

Snowy Mountains

Monaro cricket final this weekend

Good luck to all the players in the Monaro cricket final this weekend in Cooma. Jindabyne Tigers will play Rhythm Cricket Club in the Monaro District Cricket Association grand final on Saturday 26 March at Rotary Oval in Cooma. The Jindabyne Tigers...

Steve Cuff 25 Mar 2022

Snowy Mountains

$25.5 Million boost for Emergency Management Facilities

The NSW Government is investing $25.5 million to develop three new co-located Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) and Fire Control Centres (FCCs) in Grafton, Narrabri and Cooma. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales Paul Toole...

Media Release 01 Feb 2022

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Elliott Way Reopens

The Elliot Way between Cabramurra and Tumbarumba will finally reopen after being severely damaged in the 2019-20 bushfires. In a statement released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service this morning, the road will reopen from 2pm on Friday...

Media Release 05 Nov 2021

Snowy Mountains Magazine

Critters in the Snow

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Snowy Magazine 24 Aug 2021

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Winter Bites Festival Starts

Renowned Aussie musicians and the best of the Snowy Valleys’ food and wine venues will take centre stage at the inaugural Winter Bites Festival. HOSPITALITY and tourism businesses across the Snowy Valleys region are preparing to welcome an influx...

Snowy Magazine 28 May 2021

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New Digital Car Pass for KNP

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is making the snow season easier for visitors with new digital annual pass entry to Kosciuszko National Park. For the first time, visitors can now buy a new digital annual car pass from the NPWS website...

Steve Cuff 21 May 2021

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Lobs Hole Snowy 2.0 Images

Selection of Images from Lobs Hole

Steve Cuff 12 May 2021

News

Snowy Hydro Young Driver Program

Snowy Hydro and Driving Solutions are excited to announce the 2021 Snowy Hydro Young Driver Program is underway, with hundreds of students from seven local schools participating. The Snowy Hydro Young Driver Program is a hands-on approach to driver...

Media Release 02 May 2021