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Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Locality: Cooma, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 345 345

Address: 81 Commissioner St 2630 Cooma, NSW, Australia

Website: http://snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 The attention was on Bredbo today after locals spotted a koala yesterday afternoon in a tree near the park. James Fitzgerald from Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust (Koala Sanctuary) and LAOKO carer, spent the night next to the tree and today coordinated the rescue assisted by tree climbers from Canberra. The koala will be examined by vets to check its healthy and uninjured, and then relocated to Black Range. At this time of year, young male koalas are on the move so please keep your eyes open and drive carefully so our wildlife can move safely. What a lovely story today. Thanks to all involved! Visit NSW Australia.com Snowy Mountains Cooma Visitors Centre Bredbo Bredbo Community Progress Association

23.01.2022 Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2021 Snowy Monaro Regional Youth Council, applications close 18 December 2020. Keen to make a difference in your community? Build leadership skills? For more information and how to apply: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0437 135 092

22.01.2022 Today is #CitizenshipDay - a day for celebrating our shared Australian values that unite us and welcoming our new citizens to our community. Share your citizenship story and what #AustralianCitizenship means to you and tag Australian Department of Home Affairs. Photographed: Marilyn Cawaling is joined by her family to celebrate her becoming an Australian citizen in Cooma recently.

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our Local Citizen of the Year Awards recipients throughout the region. Your ongoing work in the community is recognised and appreciated. Thank you! BOMBALA AUSTRALIA DAY LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021 Awarded at the Australia Day Wool Festival 23 January 2021... - Citizen - Shirley Badewitz - Young Citizen - Lane Stevenson - Business- Kaptivate Kaddie Alcock COOMA AUSTRALIA DAY LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021 Awarded at the Cooma ceremony on 26 January 2021 - Citizen of the Year - Mary Phillips - Young Citizen of the Year - Lani Holfter - Sportsperson of the Year - Nick Moon - Young Sportsperson of the Year - Gracie Anderson - Special Achievement - Peter Wilson - Community Event - Cooma Monaro RSL Sub Branch (President Geoff Stokes) - Arts and Culture - Kayla Bogatek - Business of the Year - Monaro Dance Company (Kayla Bogatek) JINDABYNE AUSTRALIA DAY LOCAL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021 Awarded at the Jindabyne ceremony on 26 January 2021 - Special Achievement - Jason Gammell - Young Sports Person - Lottie Lodge - Sports Person - Alan (Barney) Davis - Community - Evan Goozeff - Arts & Culture - Ben Eyles - Business & Tourism - Fiona Latham-Cannon - Environment - Petra Richter - Young Citizen of the Year - Gabriella Forman - Community Event & Citizen of the Year - John McLoughlin NIMMITABEL AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Awarded on 26 January 2021 to Pat Nichols and Jackie Thompson.

22.01.2022 Do you want to learn to identify local frog species by their calls? Interested in helping Frogwatch survey Coomas creeks to record frog calls throughout October? Register your spot at the Frogwatch Training Seminar. Contact Anita on 0429 778 633 or [email protected]

21.01.2022 This week, we chat to Gabriella from OzHarvest. Our region recieved a visit from OzHarvest this week when they brought their mobile food markets to Bredbo, Numeralla and Nimmitabel. We also discuss the NSW Rural Fire Service Get Ready Weekend and Women Community Connect Program. https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/1568/Bush-Fire-Recovery

20.01.2022 Know anyone in our region with a farm and ample accommodation who might be interested in hosting a popular TV series? If you fit the following (or know someone who does) then please EMAIL US BY FRIDAY THIS WEEK. Only reply if you think you fit the brief of: - private landowner running beef cattle on property - your property is green (even green drought green works!) - to host 3-4 crew and 5 show participants ... - able to assist the participants to experience farm life - from mid October through to beginning of December A fee will be paid to the private landowner by the show. Please email [email protected] and we can pass the details onto the producers of the show.

20.01.2022 Need support for your business during the border closure? The NSW Governments Southern Border Small Business Support Grant is now open for applications. The $5000 and $10,000 grants can help small businesses adapt to the impacts of the Victoria/NSW border closure. Find out more https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//COVID-19-Media-Releases

19.01.2022 Prepare for bushfire - early planning and preparation is key. The NSWRFS will once again host their annual Get Ready Weekend on 19-20 September, in person and online. Start to get ready this weekend and talk to your local brigade. Follow their Facebook page for information as it becomes available. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information. NSW RFS Cooma - Monaro Team Office

19.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day? So we are asking our community to learn what to say after R U OK? So you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Theres more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action... Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before theyre in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where were all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-askLearn #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

19.01.2022 #Cooma Lions Park will be closed to the public on Friday 18 September between 8:30am - 2:15pm for a school event. This is to assist the school with meeting Department of Education COVID compliance regulations. We encourage the public to enjoy one of our other wonderful parks during these time. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

17.01.2022 REMINDER: School zones are back in place from today. Zones operate from 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm on gazetted school days (including school development days) in NSW and from 8am to 4pm in the ACT. Learn more, https://youtu.be/l7Le_k0R0PY

17.01.2022 Spaces are filling fast for the upcoming FREE fashion masterclass. Sat 3 October at 2pm. Learn how to declutter your wardrobe and find new love for your old stuff with Sally Flower from Home Sanctuary, the first Australian trained in the now world-famous KonMari method. Find out more and book here: http://bit.ly/decluttermasterclass #garagesaletrail #KonMari #mariekondo #declutter ... #farewellfastfashion #secondhandfirst #masterclass #trailtutorials Garage Sale Trail See more

15.01.2022 REMINDER: #Adaminaby COMMUNITY MEETING TONIGHT: 5:30pm Tuesday 1 December 2020 Our Adaminaby community is invited to attend a meeting at the Adaminaby School of Arts to discuss the design and construction plans for the Adaminaby Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade.

15.01.2022 Council is currently recruiting the following positions: Executive Assistant Revenue Officer Team Leader Strategic Planning Resource and Waste Plant Operator... Resource and Waste Facility Attendant Head to our website for more information and how to apply https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/173/Employment

14.01.2022 Were encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the NSW Rural Fire Service Get Ready Weekend (19-20 September) to prepare for bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards. Follow Monaro Team Rural Fire Service and your local RFS brigades Facebook page for information on in-person and online events. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information. #GetReadyNSW

14.01.2022 ALL FIRE PERMITS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED 01/12/2020 Monaro Team Rural Fire Service is advising residents that today's Fire Danger Rating, Tuesday 1 December 2020, has been upgraded to VERY HIGH. A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for people in parts of South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. As a result, All PERMITS have been SUSPENDED.

13.01.2022 We are calling for expressions of interest in relation to three 1200mm x 2400mm culvert pipes in second-hand condition. These pipes are not fit for purpose on Councils road network, and are surplus to Councils requirements. For more information and to download a bidding form please head to our website: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//Expressions-of-Interest Send your completed form to Council by 4pm Wednesday 30 September.

12.01.2022 Anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough, fever, shortness of breath, headache, sore throat, tiredness, loss of taste/smell, nausea, diarrhoea or muscle aches is urged to seek testing and self-isolate. See updated regional clinic times here. #Cooma Hospital and Health Service - Victoria St, Cooma Open daily 10am to 3pm. Drive-thru clinic. Enter driveway off Victoria St, near Community Health / Maternity Buildings.... #Bombala Multi-Purpose Service - Wellington St, Bombala By appointment only. #Jindabyne HealthOne - 5 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Health One Clinic, carpark level drive-thru clinic. Enter from northern end of Thredbo Terrace, exit via Police Station end of carpark. #Perisher Valley - NSW National Parks Building, Perisher Valley, open daily 9.30am - 2.30pm #Thredbo - Captain Coachman Room, Friday Drive, Thredbo Open daily 9.30am - 2.30pm https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

10.01.2022 We have our regions 1st registration for this years Garage Sale Trail!!! Cooma RSPCA Huge Garage Sale 9am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday Lock-in 21 & 22 November 2020 and get ready for some bargain hunting fun as Australias biggest weekend of garage sales comes to town.... Register your sale or plan your trail at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au Photographed: RSPCA Cooma Volunteer Branch 2019 team members Cathy, Tricia and Nadine

10.01.2022 Australia Day 2021 Today we take time to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian spirit, our history, our stories, our achievements and our people. Many of our Snowy Monaro communities will be coming together today and hosting events details can be found here - https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/759/Australia-Day

10.01.2022 Please slow down

09.01.2022 Goonda Street, #Cooma: Due to part of the street being blocked, as works are being carried out, only part of the street has received recycling collection today. If you are one of the properties that did not receive collection, please leave your bins out and they will be collected tomorrow morning.

08.01.2022 This Spring, were powering the Garage Sale Trail recovery edition alongside 115 legendary Aussie councils. This support makes the event FREE for residents, great for the planet and helps to strengthen our community. Dial up those karma credits and get involved in-person or online. https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au

08.01.2022 Autism Spectrum Australia are now offering Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy supports in #Bombala For information regarding services please contact Kristi Papalia Allied Health Assistant - Bega Valley via: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0490 249 787

08.01.2022 This week, we chat with Manager of the Monaro Family Support Service Pauline Cook, about the organisations role in bushfire recovery and a series of art workshops running in the regions schools to help children share their experiences from the bushfires. The workshops are funded through the $20,000 grant they were provided from the SMRC Bushfire Community and Economic Resilience Fund. https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/1568/Bush-Fire-Recovery

08.01.2022 Council is currently recruiting the following positions: Operator Network Pool Attendant Apprentice Horticulture Trainee Water Wastewater Civil Maintenance... Service Support Trainee Head to our website for more information and how to apply https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/173/Employment

07.01.2022 Join in from home as our monthly Council meeting goes live from Cooma Council Chambers TODAY from 5pm. Due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations, the public cannot attend the meeting in person. LIVE webcast link: http://webcast.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au Business paper link: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//Business-Papers-and-Mi

06.01.2022 New gates have been installed at the #Adaminaby and #Berridale playgrounds following feedback from our community. The gates will help to bring peace of mind to parents whilst their children enjoy the play areas. Photograph: Berridale locals Amy and Sue who worked with Council to achieve this upgrade project.

06.01.2022 BREDBO: Residents are advised that as of 12pm Wednesday 9 September 2020, Level 4 water restrictions are in place until further notice. Council is currently carting water to Bredbo. The water in the bores that normally supply Bredbo has failed to improve in quality after recent rainfall caused minor flooding of the Murrumbidgee River. To keep demand low, Council is placing Bredbo on Level 4 water restrictions that aim to eliminate all but essential outdoor water use. In addi...tion to the below outdoor water restrictions, Council is urging residents to minimise water use indoors through measures such as keeping showering under 5 minutes, turning the tap off while brushing teeth, fixing leaking taps and toilets, and only running washing machines and dishwashers when full. These restrictions will apply to all properties connected to the Bredbo water supply scheme. The restrictions will apply until further notice. More stringent restrictions may be imposed should conditions fail to improve. Under Section 637 of the Local Government Act 1993, a person who willfully or negligently wastes or misuses water from the public water supply, or causes any such water to be wasted, is guilty of an offence for which the maximum penalty is a fine of $2,200. Head to our website for more information https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//117/Water-Restrictions To apply for an exemption, affected persons can email [email protected] Bredbo Community Progress Association

06.01.2022 Council is currently recruiting the following positions: Executive Assistant to CEO Revenue Officer Team Leader Strategic Planning Resource and Waste Plant Operator... Resource and Waste Facility Attendant Head to our website for more information and how to apply https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/173/Employment

05.01.2022 Council’s ‘Weeding out’ campaign continues throughout December as we share information on our region’s priority weeds. This week we’re focusing on St John’s Wort, learn more: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=906

05.01.2022 Time to get your application ready! Submissions for Donations and Sponsorship for the period of January to June 2021 will open from 9am Wednesday 30 September, closing 5pm Wednesday 11 November 2020. Learn more... https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au//Donations-and-Sponsors

04.01.2022 Good news for residents and visitors. New overtaking lane north of Baroona Road, Michelago to be constructed. See times below for works. The Monaro Highway is classified as a state highway and is managed by NSW Transport. Accordingly this upgrade will be project managed and delivered by the state (not Council).

04.01.2022 Registrations are open for Garage Sale Trail and this year, its the recovery edition dedicated to helping you make or save some money. Its one gigantic weekend of money-making, planet-saving fun happening here in the Snowy Monaro region, across Australia and online. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020. Host a sale and make some money from your unwanted stuff, or shop the trail and find a bargain. Register now at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au

04.01.2022 Do you know this friendly long-haired domestic cat was found on Mittagang Road between Bulong and Bidgee Roads? Please contact our Rangers in our Cooma office if you have any information to help reunite this lovely cat with its family by calling 1300 345 345.

04.01.2022 Snap Send Solve download the app and report a local issue! Found a pothole or a pesky weed? When it comes to reporting issues in our region this handy app is easy to use. After downloading the Snap Send Solve App, simply take a photo, note your experience and send your comments. Via your PC: https://www.snapsendsolve.com Or download the app to your smartphone:... Google Play App Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details Itunes App Store https://apps.apple.com/au/app/snap-send-solve/id377854149 See more

02.01.2022 Snowy Monaro Regional Council is calling on the Michelago community to have their say on the development of a village masterplan, learn more: https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=907 Have your say: https://yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au/michelago-masterplan

01.01.2022 We are seeking community feedback on the proposed upgrade of lighting along the promenade at Jindabyne Town Centre. Please provide your feedback by 5pm Sunday 11 October 2020. https://yoursaysnowymonaro.com.au/lighting-of-the-promenade Photograph of Jindabyne Town Centre by Dave Birss.