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BREAKING NEWS. Santa preparing to enter Australian airspace.
Sources close to this masthead have confirmed that Santa has concluded his obligations in New Zealand and is presently above the the Pacific Ocean.
24 December, 2025
News
Hampden Bridge work to continue throughout 2026
Motorists travelling from the Southern Highlands to the South Coast via Kangaroo Valley face another frustrating year...
22 December, 2025
One-minute's silence for Wollondilly pillar of community
Wollondilly Shire Council has held one-minute’s silence for the late...
Council adopts new Code of Meeting Practice, Public Forum Policy
Concerns over livestream editing and the ability of Wingecarribee Shire...
Former agent to face court again in March
Sarah Cassidy will face court again early next year on a range of...
Council
Wingecarribee to ‘cut waste’ under EPA grant
Wingecarribee Shire Council has secured a slice of $1.16 million NSW waste and recycling grant funding.
21 December, 2025
Race club will be allowed to apply for small grants
The Bong Bong Picnic Race Club will continue to be allowed to apply for...
Positive results from Wollondilly Shire Council staff survey
Wollondilly Shire Council has once again seen positive results from its...
Wollondilly councillors take aim at ‘misinformation’
Wollondilly Shire councillors have taken aim at people spreading...
Business
Picton Employment Lands to bring 1000 more jobs close to home for locals
At least 1000 more local jobs are on the horizon as Wollondilly Shire Council has supported a draft Planning...
18 December, 2025
Wingecarribee still lagging with development applications
The latest data from the NSW Department of Planning shows there has been...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Christmas is the season to be jolly, and work functions are fast approaching.
Whether you love or loathe festive work functions, one thing is certain:...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
$1.4 million boost for Goulburn economy
The Minns Government has announced a significant boost to the Goulburn...
Courts & Police
Four people charged in Goulburn.
NSW Police Force Operation Percentile is a proactive operation using an intelligence-led approach to identify and...
22 December, 2025
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Hume Highway closed at Yass due to toxic smoke in truck crash
The Hume Highway is closed with significant delays and traffic diverted...
Police- 'LOOK OUT'. Hunt for man ongoing.
A 37 year old man who was allegedly tasered by former police officer and...
Southern Tablelands News, Lake Bathurst News, Tarago News
Fatal motor bike crash near Braidwood
The rider of a motor bike has died after a crash at Araluen, 25kms south...
Opinion
A message from St Saviours Cathedral Goulburn's ministry team
Dean of St Saviours Cathedral Goulburn, Gavin Krebs and his ministry team have expressed their sadness on the events...
15 December, 2025
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
From Cricket Trips to Gold Rush Days: The Story Behind a Historic NSW Bridge
Early Sunday evening I drove over a bridge I have crossed multiple times...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale photographer reflects on this year's Remembrance Day
Moss Vale photographer Richard Batterley reflects on the photos he took...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Bowral News
So, maybe I’m an artist after all
I’ve never considered myself an artist. I’ve always reserved that term...
Rural
Virtual fencing legalised in NSW as local farmers hail ‘game-changer’
Local cattle and dairy farmers will soon be able to manage livestock without traditional internal fencing
13 December, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Moss Vale News, Southern Tablelands News
Weekly cattle sales report
David Kent brings us the weekly cattle sales information.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Beef production to hit record levels in 2025.
Australia is on track to produce a record volume of beef in 2025 as...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Cat program to be expanded
Cat owners across the state will be encouraged to keep their pets...
Letters to the Editor
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article by Stuart Carless on 20 December 2025.
22 December, 2025
Facebook posts haunt Mayor
Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown...
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...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor
Stuart Carless’ report on the renewed 5 year contract for the...
Sport
Show your support for women’s cricket
Some of the world’s most talented female cricketers will be on show at Bradman Oval early next year.
17 December, 2025
Picton High student receives swimming’s highest honour
Since enrolling at Picton High School, Year 12 student Brodie Smith has...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Local councils named as frontline in fight against abuse in junior sport
Local councils – not national sporting bodies – may be the real key to...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Barry Knight memorial service to take place on Wednesday 10 December.
The Southern Wire recently announced the passing of legendary cricketer...
Arts & Culture
Enjoy colour and spectacle with symphony orchestra
Join the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday 29 and 30 November at the Bowral Memorial Hall...
19 November, 2025
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
New local theatre company seeking actors for upcoming new production
A new local theatre company called the Mulwaree Amateur Dramatic Society...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
The Highlands’ finest young classical musicians to be honoured with awards
Some of the Highlands’ finest young classical musicians will be honoured...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass on the National Stage
Rare collection earns “nationally significant” status as new exhibition...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – December 19 to 21
A wrap-up of what's happening this Christmas weekend across the regions.
19 December, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Picton News, Goulburn News
WEEKEND WIRE - Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and Wollondilly, December 12 - December 14
Christmas carols and markets are a distinct feature across the regions...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – December 5 to 7
A Christmas flavoured theme for this weekend's Weekend Wire across the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – November 28 to 30
A snapshot of what's happening in the Southern Highlands, Southern...
Community
Sports administrator calls it quits on long and distinguished career
Wollondilly Shire Council has paid tribute to the retiring CEO of the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and the South...
22 December, 2025
Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News
Australia Day ambassadors revealed
We reveal the names of the ambassadors for Wingecarribee, Upper Lachlan,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News, Crookwell News
Christmas church services throughout the Southern Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly
A list of Christmas church services for all religious groups and...
Burrawang News, Southern Highlands News
Iconic market shelved for 2026
The iconic Burrawang Easter Market has been shelved for 2026.
Fashion & Style
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning a trip to the annual Bong Bong Picnic Races...
19 November, 2025
