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Minister Demands Shake-Up At Wingecarribee
The Government has issued a blunt warning to council over its development assessment performance, with Planning Minister Paul Scully signalling council could face further
13 May, 2026
News
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
$50 Million Rail Boost Could Be Announced Tomorrow
A major upgrade of the Sydney to Canberra rail corridor has been...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking - UPDATED - Crime scene established after freight train and pedestrian incident at Bowral
Rail passengers are facing major disruptions across the Southern...
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News, Bowral News
EXCLUSIVE - 100 Apartments Proposed for Bowral Site
A major apartment proposal for Bowral has been recommended to the NSW...
Council
Breaking News. Hannan - "The Government should not trust Council"
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has sensationally called on Wingecarribee Shire Council to stop the Bowral South...
12 May, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Community forum responses mixed on Council matters
Bowral’s The Venue was packed to capacity last Tuesday night for a...
Yass News, Murrumbateman News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Valley Council takes draft budget to the community
Yass Valley residents will soon get the chance to grill Council directly...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Wingecarribee Shortlisted for Major Award
Wingecarribee Shire Council has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW...
Business
$380 Million M5 Upgrade Underway
Major construction is now underway on a $380 million upgrade of the M5 Motorway aimed at eliminating dangerous lane...
8 May, 2026
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Local Business Awards Nomination – Thank you!
The Southern Wire extends a big thank you for the nomination as “best...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Newsletter Launches
Our audience continues to grow month on month. We are proud to provide...
Courts & Police
Man charged after drugs, ammunition and counterfeit cash seized during road stop in Mittagong
A man has been charged with a range of offences after ammunition, drugs and counterfeit cash were allegedly seized...
11 May, 2026
Southern Highlands man faces allegations carrying 108 years maximum jail
Reader discretion is advised. This story contains serious allegations...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Expect Loud Noises: Police Training Operation Scheduled for Goulburn
Residents near the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn are being advised to...
Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Goulburn News
Community helps police nab alleged Crookwell tyre slasher
Police have thanked members of the community after a 24-year-old man was...
Opinion
Opinion - A circling police plane tells a bigger story
One of our team was still working when a police aircraft appeared on radar over the Southern Highlands.
3 May, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Easter cartoon of the day
Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Show’s over, but does anyone really care?
Most people have already tuned out to the Kyle Sandilands/Jacki ‘O’...
Rural
Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee...
12 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility
THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Colo Vale News
Letter to the Editor : New Code Of Meeting Practice
The Code of Meeting Practice contains the rules that Councillors must...
Sport
Full field of players for Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day
There was a full field of players at the Moss Vale Golf Club last Friday for the Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day....
26 April, 2026
Bundanoon News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Hill Top News, Bowral News
Football field full of pre-season games over weekend
The David Wood Field at East Bowral was full of football activity on...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
St George Illawarra Sack Coach
The St George Illawarra Dragons have parted ways with head coach Shane...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
NRL on the Wire | ROUND 5 WRAP
Panthers once again steal the Show in a Round Full of High Scores. The...
Arts & Culture
Stage great on his way to Bundanoon
Internationally acclaimed Australian actor John Bell will be just one of the big names performing in Bundanoon over...
3 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Photographers encouraged to expose life as we know it
Photographers from across the region are being encouraged to turn their...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Much loved Australian songwriter to visit Bowral this weekend
As part of his regional ‘BY REQUEST’ tour of Australia, beloved...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Living history group returning to Brigadoon
Members of an ACT-based living history group will be returning for this...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 8 to May 10
The Weekend Wire for this momentous Mother's Day weekend for across the regions - some great markets on to purchase...
8 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 1 to May 3
A great collection of markets and music concerts with a smattering of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 24 to April 26
The Weekend Wire for this special ANZAC Day long weekend edition....
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 17 to April 19
There are a plethora of events celebrating Youth Week as well as all...
Community
Rocky Hill War Memorial shortlisted for award
Conservation works at Goulburn’s iconic Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower have been recognised at state level after the...
12 May, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Installation of safety barriers to commence
Work will commence today (Tuesday, May 12) on the Hume Highway at the...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Repoly appeal listed for hearing
The Land and Environment Court has this morning listed the Repoly Appeal...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn View Club Social News
Thanks to the Goulburn View Club for sharing this update and photos with...
Fashion & Style
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic compounds at levels that would be illegal in...
20 January, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning...
Travel & Leisure
Attention turns to final track works on Loop Line
Heritage trains are one step closer to returning to the historic Loop Line between Buxton and Colo Vale.
25 January, 2026
Bridge
Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT
Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great deal about your shape and strength, you seize...
25 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
An easy endplay
In the play of the hand, one of declarer's goals is to avoid having to...