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While the NSW ski fields thrive, nearby rural towns in the Snowy Mountains see essential services close

Once considered a contender to become the new capital city of Australia, Dalgety is now struggling to keep essential services afloat.

Despite being only a short drive from Jindabyne and the popular NSW ski fields, the town of 250 people has lost its local public school, post office and cafe since December.

"It's a bit devastating really," long-time local Shelly Thompson said.

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