May 07 2013

More plans for National Law Week in the High Country are being unveiled, with an online safety law clinic just announced.

Special guest speakers, local solicitor Emma Schlachter and Police Liaison Youth Officer Alexa Mackay are booked in to host a workshop at Cooma Library next Tuesday.

Ms. Schlachter says it's a great opportunity for young people and adults to consider questions they may have surrounding online safety and internet laws, as there will be expert talks and plenty of question time.

May 07 2013

The Council is advising Jindabyne residents they've now identified the safety hazards of a local playground, and are currently awaiting vital parts to upgrade the area.

The Snowy River Shire Council is informing local families that Banjo Paterson Park  playground will potentially remain closed for longer than expected whilst it awaits the replacement equipment.

The Council's Manager of Operations, Gary Shakespeare, says considerable effort has been made in the identification, cost and replacement of the damaged items, and unfortunately the thorough process has resulted in a later finish date.

He says he can't predict a time for it's completion until the new parts arrive, but Council is still hoping for the end of May.

May 07 2013

A local volunteer fire service has just discovered over half their communications equipment is set to become obsolete as a result of compulsory upgrades.

Berridale Rural Fire Service originally raised funds to buy seven analog radios, to create a network between personnel.

However, the government has recently ruled to change over all devices to digital, and allocated just three replacements for the voluntary service.

This will leave them four radios short, meaning four of their seven trucks won't be connected during an emergency.

Over the weekend, Crackenback Cottage on the Alpine Way kicked off the community assistance for the service, hosting a blues band and produce market on their property to collect donations.

The Callout Officer from the Firies, Fiona Southern, says it will be a long road ahead with each radio costing around two and a half thousand dollars.

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