Officer’s charges upgraded to manslaughter
The police officer accused of allegedly tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland has had his charges upgraded to manslaughter.
Following advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad last week laid an additional charge of manslaughter against 33-year-old Senior Constable Kristian White.
Jindabyne Carols still going strong
By KAREN FORMAN
WHEN the 2024 Jindabyne Carols in the park happens on Saturday December 16, its founder Sue Sell will be doing her usual thing: playing guitar and singing with her friends on stage, grinning widely at the sight of locals and visitors coming together for a night of al fresco Christmas celebrations - and still marvelling that an acorn of an idea 28 years ago has grown into a such a massive Christmas tree.
Sue, who works as head of music at Snowy Mountains Grammar School, has been making music (and creating and supporting musicians) in the community for more than 40 years.
Festive display brightens Jindabyne
John McLoughlin, known amongst the Jindabyne community as Postman John, turned on his Christmas light display on Friday December 1.
For 33 consecutive years his Bent Street home display has been a joy for neighbourhood families.
This year’s spectacular display is dedicated to the late Ula Rankin who passed away earlier this year.
Wanted man charged
A man wanted on outstanding warrants at Bombala has been charged.
Officers from Monaro Police District have been conducting inquiries to locate a 40-year-old man wanted by virtue of two outstanding warrants.
Tenders sought for Adaminaby projects
SNOWY Monaro Regional Council is accepting tenders for the construction of two projects in Adaminaby, a heavy vehicle parking area and a car and caravan parking area.
Tender submissions are open now until Wednesday December 20. All submissions must be fully received by this time. These works are required to be completed before the end of December 2024.
Wet weather causes havoc
By LUKE TREADWELL
WET weather battered the Southeast of the country causing several road closures in the Snowy Monaro region.
Numerous streams, creeks, and rivers were on flood watch including the Snowy River, and Cooma Creek. Cooma Creek peaked at just under 1.5m. Lower Dog Kennel Creek at Maffra Road Bobundra breached the road causing a road closure.
Thredbo voted Australia’s best ski resort
THREDBO has been crowned ‘Australia’s Best Ski Resort’ for the seventh year in a row at the prestigious World Ski Awards in addition to receiving a suite of other awards for winter 2023.
In addition, Thredbo received the ‘Australia’s Best Ski Resort For Families’ award at the 2023 Out And About With Kids Awards for the sixth year in a row, the ‘Best Australian Resort’ award at the 2023 Snowsports Industries of Australia Awards for the second year in a row and more.
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