An experimental virtual “Meet the Candidates” (MtC) was held last night by the Nimmitabel Chamber of Commerce (NCC). The event had to suddenly pivot to virtual due to COVID concerns given the recent Jindabyne exposure. The patience and commitment shown by candidates to make the virtual event work was a good sign for the future.… Continue reading SMRC Virtual Meet the Candidates hosted by NCC last night
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Meet the SMRC Candidates night held by Cooma Chamber of Commerce
The Cooma Chamber of Commerce (CCC) hosted a “meet the candidates” night last night for the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) candidates which was well attended given COVID and the need to show a Vaccine passport. It was nice to see the results of the new fit out at the Alpine hotel who hosted the… Continue reading Meet the SMRC Candidates night held by Cooma Chamber of Commerce
Invitation to Council Candidates (Take 2)
With COVID still lurking about in the background, it’s going to be hard for local council candidates to “meet the press” and for the community to hit each of the candidates up on where they stand on the topics of importance to them. Local government elections are on 4th Dec 2021 in case you missed… Continue reading Invitation to Council Candidates (Take 2)
How on earth do we find out about Local Election candidates in the middle of COVID
Wearing masks is a pain in the neck. Or the face actually. And as someone with asthma I find it particularly difficult to wear one for any period of time without ending up short of breath, which is why I take my hat off to those who are doing things in our community that require… Continue reading How on earth do we find out about Local Election candidates in the middle of COVID
Help wanted – Apply now!
Have you ever aspired to sit on the board of an organisation with a revenue stream in the millions? The 10s of Millions? 100 Million even? An organisation that directly affects the lives of 10s of thousands of community members? One that impacts thousands of businesses on a daily basis with the decisions it makes.… Continue reading Help wanted – Apply now!
Draft Strategy – Land use
How annoying are draft documents? “I’ve heard that people don’t understand why many are annoyed with draft documents” says Nicole Small. Story by Nicole Small – ed by Nulu Some perspective… The “Go Jindabyne initiative”, now re-branded and is included in a number of “Special Activation Precincts” and is often jokingly referred to as the… Continue reading Draft Strategy – Land use
Just Hangen & Crooozen
On Lake Jindabyne Story by Tim Symons, photos by John Byrne and Richard Churm Lots of sailors gathered at Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club to compete in heat 3 of the 2020/21 Twilight series on the warm evening of Wednesday 18th November. Among them were Hobie 16 sailors Randy Wieman, keen to test his new sails,… Continue reading Just Hangen & Crooozen
Danger sign – a cause for distress
A Social media photo alerts community of mismanagement Following a lead from a post on social media by Shayden Thomas, which featured a number of distressing photographs, members from the EM Voice investigation group visited the site where the photographs were taken. One photograph was of a warning sign that was in place on a… Continue reading Danger sign – a cause for distress
Getting To Jindabyne…?!
Internationally it’s the thumb, but here on the Monaro, it’s the forefinger or index finger. This gesture will distinguish you as a local in Australia. Carry a destination sign… this will improve your chances of hitching a lift. And if , on that sign, it shows “$ for fuel”, then it may increase the chances… Continue reading Getting To Jindabyne…?!
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