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New Model Code of Meeting Practice quashes backdoor briefings
A new 2025 Model Meeting Code of Practice will come into effect by 1 January 2026 to prohibit confidential pre-meeting councillor briefings and reduce the incidence of voting
8 November, 2025
News
BREAKING: Woman trapped in motor vehicle accident at Pheasant's Nest
At approximately midday emergency services were called to an incident on the Hume Motorway at Pheasant's Nest, with...
6 November, 2025
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News
Government and opposition differ on views about access to national parks
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has described the privatisation of...
Local member still has questions about airport infrastructure
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan says that although the brand new...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Residents reunite in new fight against plastics recycling factory
Residents of the Southern Highlands have reunited as part of a new...
Council
Wollondilly to trial new sportsground consultation groups
Wollondilly Shire Council will trial Sportsground Volunteer Consultation Groups at three of its facilities.
31 October, 2025
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn Mulwaree Council announces new Director of Assets and Operations
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has announced the appointment of Robert (Rob)...
$50 million to be spent on footpaths
Wingecarribee Shire Council has adopted a new plan to guide spending on...
Four-year plan to enhance community safety
Wingecarribee Shire Council has endorsed a four-year plan designed to...
Business
Hurley’s Back — As Mostyn Faces Pressure to Quit
General David Hurley, former Governor General of Australia, has returned to the national stage this week.
6 November, 2025
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Colliery workers face tough Christmas, uncertain future
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has called on GFG Alliance “to be...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Mortgage holders Melbourne Cup Day losers
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), held the cash rate at 3.6 today.
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Australia Day - local businesses wanted.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling for local businesses interested...
Courts & Police
Police officer stable after alleged stabbing
A police officer is in a stable condition after allegedly being stabbed tonight.
7 November, 2025
Police officer charged over alleged domestic violence
A 25-year-old female police officer has been charged following an...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Police urge caution during Halloween
NSW Police is urging families to prioritise safety while enjoying...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
BREAKING: Gareth Ward sentenced
Gareth Ward has sensationally received a near 6 year prison sentence...
Opinion
Council: Are you serious?
I’m almost speechless. Thankfully I’m a writer so it doesn’t matter. Wingecarribee Shire Council – already under one...
10 October, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Stick between the flags and stay alive
It’s practically summer. The red and yellow flags are about to go up and...
Opinion: Canyonleigh Road the worst of the worst?
“Canyon,” steep gorges. “Leigh,” a clearing. Welcome to Canyonleigh...
Rural
Cat program to be expanded
Cat owners across the state will be encouraged to keep their pets indoors as the RSPCA prepares to expand its...
4 November, 2025
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Cattle Sale Report
For the cattle sale on 23 October 2025. Total yarding 427...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Yass News, Crookwell News
Boost for Home-Start National Inc
An organisation providing “compassionate, practical support” to families...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Renewable push raises fire risk concerns in Yass Valley
A firefighter with almost 40 years’ experience has expressed serious...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Wingecarribee’s Roads Are Falling Behind — Take a Lesson from Sū’ào, Taiwan
I am sure even the most skilled drivers would find it difficult to navigate the Highland’s roads today.
14 October, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor
Stuart Carless’ report on the renewed 5 year contract for the...
Letter to the editor
From Raymond Khoury, Southern Highlands
Sport
Picton Sportsgrounds works now complete
Work is now complete on the new multipurpose fields at the Picton Sportsgrounds nearest to Stonequarry Creek.
6 November, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Melbourne Cup: Female Jockey wins the Cup
Moss Vale Trainer placed third.
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News
Goulburn cements hockey reputation
Goulburn has cemented its reputation as one of the state’s leading...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Local youth elected chair of the Netball NSW Youth Advisory Group
Sofia Novak from Mittagong Netball Club, part of the Southern Highlands...
Arts & Culture
The Highlands’ finest young classical musicians to be honoured with awards
Some of the Highlands’ finest young classical musicians will be honoured at an awards ceremony at the Bowral Memorial...
6 November, 2025
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass on the National Stage
Rare collection earns “nationally significant” status as new exhibition...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
63rd Fisher’s Ghost Art Award winner portrays “genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people”
Now in its 63rd year, the Fisher’s Ghost Art Exhibition, $50,000 prize...
Bowral News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Get ready to rock the night away this weekend
Get ready to rock the night away this Saturday November 8 with local...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – November 7 to November 9
A snapshot of what's on across the three regions this weekend.
7 November, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – October 31 to November 2
A snapshot of what's on across the regions this Halloween weekend, the...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Free expo for avid travellers
Avid travellers can attend an expo next Thursday November 6 from 10am to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Bundanoon News, Picton News, Goulburn News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – October 24 to 26
A snapshot of what events will be on across the Southern Highlands,...