Snowy Mountains News

10/10/2025

Good luck to Monaro's senior representative cricket players who commence their campaign this Sunday October 12, against Highlands in Bowral.

The first round of the Burns Cup will be played this Sunday.
10am at Bradman Oval in Bowral players from teams around the Monaro come together to vs Highlands.

We wish all our boys luck!

1. David Tickell - Jindabyne
2. Jason Cikos - Bombala
3. Sam Williams - Coffeys
4. Lucas Rixon - Jindabyne
5. Aqib Abbasi - Cooma Titans
6. Thomas King (C) - Berridale
7. Owen Freebody - Dalgety
8. James Joyce - Jindabyne
9. Rylee Holland - Bombala
10. Damo Roach - Coffeys
11. Hunter Caldwell - Coffeys
12. Russ Haylock - Berridale

10/10/2025

On Saturday, October 4, a grassfire in Dalgety swiftly spread across approximately 150 hectares of land after a controlled permit burn escaped its boundaries. The incident, reported by the landowner via a triple zero call at around 2:02pm, prompted an immediate response from multiple local brigades.

According to Inspector Langdon Gould of the NSW Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District, teams from Dalgety, Brothers, Numbla Vale, Berridale, Cooma, and Nimmitabel were dispatched to the scene. “Even under very moderate conditions on that day, the fire spread rapidly through adjoining grasslands,” stated Gould.

On Saturday, October 4th, a grassfire in Dalgety swiftly spread across approximately 150 hectares of land after a controlled permit burn escaped its boundaries. The incident, reported by a landowner via a triple zero call at around 2:02pm, prompted an immediate response from multiple local brigades....

10/10/2025

On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales closed their winter operations for the 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last lifted runs at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. This winter saw early snowfalls and slightly above average peak snow depth at Spencers Creek, with consistent snowfall at higher elevations opening lifts steadily through the season.

Desirable conditions drew visitors to major resorts, much to the relief of local business, however, peak snow depths experienced at lower elevations such as Deep Creek, compared poorly to the majority of seasons over the last 20 years.

On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales marked the close of an extraordinary 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last moments on the slopes at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. PHOTO: Th...

10/10/2025

In a move to bolster road safety and longevity, the Minns Labor Government has announced a $37.5 million investment aimed at refurbishing over 470 kilometres of state-managed roads in regional New South Wales, with important roads in the Snowy Monaro set-to benefit from spray sealing. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to enhance the safety, resilience, and reliability of the state’s road infrastructure, is scheduled to run until June 2026.

In a move to bolster road safety and longevity, the Minns Labor Government has announced a $37.5 million investment aimed at refurbishing over 470 kilometres of state-managed roads in regional New South Wales, with important roads in the Snowy Monaro set-to benefit from spray sealing. This initiativ...

10/10/2025

Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke, a young and promising judge tasted sweet success in the National Finals of the 2025 Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) Young Judges and Paraders Championships. Held at the Royal Adelaide Show during September, McGufficke took out first place and national honours in the highly competitive Meat Breed Sheep category. Notably, she also claimed the runner-up position in the Merino Fleece Judges competition.

Cooma’s Miranda McGufficke, a young and promising judge tasted sweet success in the National Finals of the 2025 Agricultural Shows Australia (ASA) Young Judges and Paraders Championships. Held at the Royal Adelaide Show during September, McGufficke took out first place and national honours in the ...

10/10/2025

Entries have opened for the final heat and grand final of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), with an unprecedented prize pool of $14,000 cash up for grabs. The not-for-profit ANBC is seeking musicians and performers of all abilities, ages and locations to contest the Cooma regional final on November 15 and has invited entry from winners of each category in all five 2025 regional finals for the national championship to be held for the first time the following day.

$14k prize money up for grabs Entries have opened for the final heat and grand final of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), with an unprecedented prize pool of $14,000 cash up for grabs. PHOTO: 2023 ANBC finalists Will and Ann entertain at Sharp Street, Cooma CREDIT: ANBC The not-f...

10/10/2025

HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING FOR FRIDAY 10TH & SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER, 2025, IN SNOWY MONARO LGA.
Fire Permits automatically Suspended, and please take all care to reduce the chance of fires being started.

27/09/2025

On today from 5pm..

26/09/2025

As the commencement of the 2025/26 cricket season approaches, Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) has announced a promising training squad for the upcoming 2025 Burns Cup and representative season. The selections, comprising 16 local talents, features a blend of both emerging and experienced players, poised to make their mark.
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As the commencement of the 2025/26 cricket season approaches, Monaro District Cricket Association (MDCA) has announced a promising training squad for the upcoming 2025 Burns Cup. The squad, comprising 16 talented players, features a blend of both emerging and experienced players, poised to make thei...

25/09/2025

With the aim of keeping juniors on the park, the South Coast Monaro (SCM) Barbarians U18 rugby team found its roots. Formed from a unique collaboration of several clubs, the Barbarians took some time to gel before showing an inspiring turnaround. Defying the odds, the Barbarians played in the 2025 finals of the ACT Junior Rugby Union U18s 3rd XV competition in their first season together.
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Queanbeyan Whites Juniors

With the aim of keeping juniors on the park, the South Coast Monaro (SCM) Barbarians U18 rugby team found its roots. Formed from a unique collaboration of several clubs, the Barbarians took some time to gel before showing an inspiring turnaround. Defying the odds, the Barbarians played in the 2025 f...

24/09/2025

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cooma-Monaro Unit celebrated the graduation of nine interns at a presentation night held last Wednesday, September 17, following their successful completion of the SES Youth Internship Program conducted alongside other SES units across NSW. The event, which marked the program’s second year of operation at Cooma-Monaro SES was attended by prominent community leaders, including Chris Hanna, Mayor of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, alongside Deputy Mayor, Tricia Hopkins and Matthew Price, NSW SES Deputy Zone Commander for the South Eastern Zone.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cooma-Monaro Unit celebrated the graduation of nine interns at a presentation night held last Wednesday, September 17, following the successful completion of the SES Youth Internship Program conducted alongside other SES units across NSW. The event, which marked...

24/09/2025

As the bush fire season looms, firefighters in New South Wales are calling on households to prepare their homes and properties. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has launched a new safety campaign, “One Ember Can End It,” to raise public awareness about the dangers of embers in bush fires. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib and RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin joined volunteers at the Engadine Rural Fire Brigade Station to launch the campaign earlier in September.

As the bush fire season looms, firefighters in New South Wales are calling on households to prepare their homes and properties. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has launched a new safety campaign, “One Ember Can End It,” to raise public awareness about the dangers of embers in bush fires. Minist...