THE Cooma Multicultural Festival has been running for 19 years and the 2025 edition has been declared by organisers and many community members as the biggest yet.
Dozens of nationalities were represented as Cooma and the Snowy Monaro celebrated its diversity. From the music, dancing, and food, the festival was a terrific showcase of why Cooma is so proud of its multiculturalism.
The Cooma Multicultural Centre, led by Yvi Henderson, should be proud of their efforts in hosting the festival.
Another organisation proud of its efforts would be the Bombala Exhibition Society. 150 years of Bombala Shows were celebrated on Saturday, capping off a memorable show season in the region.
A special presentation took place at the show’s opening ceremony to recognise the contribution Snowy Monaro Regional Councillor and Bombala stalwart, Bob Stewart, has made to the Bombala district.
Bob was honoured for his 30 years service as a councillor, the majority as mayor of the Bombala Shire Council, and tireless work for the community.
Councillors will come together on Thursday for the March meeting. It will be held in the Bombala community centre.
A record 24 notices of motion are listed in the business paper, put forward by councillors Reuben Rose, Luke Williamson and Andrew Thaler.
Motions cover a range of issues, including the possible re-location of the Michelago bank of bins, calls for an independent audit by council’s audit risk, and improvement committee into council’s handling of complaints relating to alleged dumping/placing of unapproved materials at a property on Micalago Road, holding council meetings only in Cooma and a review into council run visitor information centres.
There is plenty to get through in the meeting, a few cups of coffee will be needed for those following.
