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Snowy Monaro Regional Council

A large alpine and tablelands council on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range — around 22,300 residents across Cooma, Jindabyne, Berridale, Bombala and dozens of villages, spread over one of NSW's biggest LGAs by area. It takes in Kosciuszko National Park and the Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts, so a large seasonal visitor population sits behind the resident figures. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, water and sewer, roads, planning — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.

Region profile
Population: ~22,300 across one of NSW's largest LGAs
Mayor & councillors
Mayor: Chris Hanna
Elections & voting
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Crime & safety
All 12 major offences below the NSW rate
The Snowy Monaro Regional council area (official LGA boundary). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Everyday essentials

The things people actually need from the council — fast.

Bins & recycling

When's my bin day?

Your collection days and what goes in each bin.

Check bin day →Report a problem

Something needs fixing?

Potholes, dumped rubbish, broken lights — how to report it to Snowy Monaro Regional.

How to report →

Open for your feedback

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Things Snowy Monaro Regional Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.

Get to know your council

The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.

Rates & fees

This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.

Final year of a multi-year special rate variation: +10.75% in 2026–27

Open →Budget & finances

How financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.

Meets 5 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks

Open →Crime & safety

Snowy Monaro's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.

All 12 major offences below the NSW rate

Open →Mayor & councillors

Who represents you — and where to read their official profiles.

Mayor: Chris Hanna

Open →Elections & voting

When the next council election is, and how voting works.

Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028

Open →Contact & services

How to reach the council and report a problem.

Customer service: 1300 345 345

Open →Region profile

The basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.

Population: ~22,300 across one of NSW's largest LGAs

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What the council is working onRecent deliveries, what's underway and what's planned next — each with a source.Priorities →

What's happening

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