The Monaro Post

20/12/2025

Snowy River Tyrepower receives NSW Dealer of the Year award

In an exciting achievement, owners and operators of the Snowy River Tyrepower store, Ian and Karen Arnold, were honoured as the NSW Tyrepower Dealer of the Year for 2025 during the annual dealer’s conference held at Shoal Bay on 15 November.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

In an exciting achievement, owners and operators of the Snowy River Tyrepower store, Ian and Karen Arnold, were honoured as the NSW Tyrepower Dealer of the Year for 2025 during the annual dealer’s conference held at Shoal Bay on 15 November.

20/12/2025

Jindabyne duo secure World Cup bronze

The Australian team has opened the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup season strongly, with Josie Baff and Adam Lambert claiming bronze medals in Cervinia, Italy, under clear skies and the backdrop of the iconic Matterhorn.

Both riders from Jindabyne delivered great riding throughout the day, with Baff securing her 15th career World Cup podium and Lambert earning his seventh.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

Jindabyne snowboarders Josie Baff and Adam Lambert have claimed bronze medals in an exciting start to their World Cup campaigns.

19/12/2025

Community spirit from young Cooma scouts

The 1st Cooma Scouts have cashed in on all the empty bottles and cans collected from the Cooma Races.

The scouts and leaders rolled up their sleeves on a very hot and windy day at the races to collect recyclable cans and bottles as part of their Return & Earn fundraising efforts.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

The 1st Cooma Scouts have cashed in on all the empty bottles and cans collected from the Cooma Races.

19/12/2025

Rodeo ready to rock

The annual Jindabyne Man from Snowy River Rodeo running since 1943, is set to take place on Sunday, 28 December, and excitement is already building in the community.

Despite challenging weather conditions leading into last year’s event, with more than 130mm of rain threatening cancellation, the unwavering commitment of the rodeo committee ensured the event went ahead.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

The annual Jindabyne Man from Snowy River Rodeo running since 1943, is set to take place on Sunday, 28 December, and excitement is already building in the community.

19/12/2025

Off with Peter's mullet

Peter Cox, a Year 6 student at St Patrick’s School, had his beloved mullet shaved off on 9 December to raise funds for The World’s Greatest Shave.

He raised more than $3700 for the Leukaemia Foundation - supported by a very generous Cooma community, family and friends.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

https://www.monaropost.com.au/news/off-with-peters-mullet-dtrb3afw

18/12/2025

Jindabyne/Adaminaby bowlers off to state finals

The Jindabyne/Adaminaby women’s pennant lawn bowls team has claimed the Southeast Region Division 4 title and will travel to Wollongong to contest the state finals next year.

The composite side, assembled from Jindabyne and Adaminaby players, did not drop the ball across the regional campaign, defeating Shoalhaven Heads and then Moruya in a tight final on 25 November.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

The Jindabyne/Adaminaby women’s pennant lawn bowls team has claimed the Southeast Region Division 4 title and will travel to Wollongong to contest the state finals next year.

18/12/2025

Water infrastructure woes in Cooma, Berridale

Snowy Monaro Regional Councillors will debate a critical report at this week’s council meeting, highlighting significant issues with a number of water reservoirs in urgent need of repair or replacing.

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A number of Snowy Monaro water reservoirs are in urgent need of repair or replacing.

18/12/2025

Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct progresses

The NSW government is leading the delivery of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP), working closely with Snowy Monaro Regional Council to coordinate infrastructure projects.

Read more in this week's the Monaro Post.

The NSW government is leading the delivery of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP), working closely with Snowy Monaro Regional Council to coordinate infrastructure projects.

17/12/2025

Torrential rain causes flash flooding at Berridale

Within half an hour of torrential rain across much of Berridale township, roads were cut and amenities and houses damaged as flash flooding caused major disruption to the town last Friday afternoon.

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Within half an hour of torrential rain across much of Berridale township, roads were cut and amenities and houses damaged as flash flooding caused major disruption to the town last Friday afternoon.

17/12/2025

Cooma Salvos spreading Christmas cheer

The Cooma Corps of The Salvation Army has again made Christmas for people experiencing hardship a little easier with Christmas food hampers and a variety of gifts available.

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The Cooma Corps of The Salvation Army has again made Christmas for people experiencing hardship a little easier with Christmas food hampers and a variety of gifts available.

17/12/2025

Congratulations to the Bombala Blue Heelers on five of their High Heelers players being selected in the ACT women's 37s side.

Sisters - Brooke Morey, Maree Coates, Patrice Clear, and Monique Perkins - are joined by Sam Stewart in the squad.

What a great achievement!

17/12/2025

Avoid ignition hazards: Monaro RFS

Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service is urging residents to be aware of ignition management and prevention to assist in reducing the bushfire risk over the Christmas and new year period.

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Snowy Monaro Rural Fire Service is urging residents to be aware of ignition management and prevention to assist in reducing the bushfire risk over the Christmas and new year period.