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Locals urged to throw their support behind fundraiser
Local residents are being asked to throw their support behind a much-loved family whose world has been turned upside down by a shock medical diagnosis.
4 May, 2026
News
‘Super possession’ enables major work on Southern Rail Line
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is undertaking major works on the Southern Rail Line between Sydney and...
2 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Residents express concerns over safety of Yarrawa Road following latest accident
Residents continue to express concerns over the safety of Yarrawa Road...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Speakers share the same message: ‘Keep up the fight’
Speakers took to the podium at Goulburn’s Belmore Park on Thursday to...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
New public preschool an investment in our kids
The new preschool – set to open early next year – will unlock places for...
Council
Goldsmith Street works to ramp up with water main upgrade underway
Work to upgrade a key water main in Goulburn is set to get underway, with residents warned to expect some disruption...
2 May, 2026
Mayor hits back over Minister’s comments
Wingecarribee Shire Council’s relationship with NSW Minister for...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Reopening a piece of Mittagong history
Residents who live in Mittagong’s Ferguson Crescent will be happy once...
Yass News, Murrumbateman News, Southern Tablelands News
Planning Minister meets Yass mayor as grant could fast-track 3,000 homes
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully has met with Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin...
Business
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took possession of the property. The property has...
18 April, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Exploding drink bottle warning
A popular 2-litre stainless steel drink bottle sold at Kmart and Target...
Courts & Police
349 more police hit the streets
A major boost to frontline policing is on the way, with 349 new probationary constables sworn into the NSW Police...
3 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Man charged in Goulburn after alleged fuel theft
A 22-year-old man has been charged in Goulburn over the alleged theft of...
Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News
Police seek man in Crookwell
Police are appealing for help from the community to identify a man as...
Pheasants Nest News, Wollondilly News
Teenage boy dies at Pheasants Nest
A tragic update to our story earlier this week. A teenage boy involved...
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
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and ongoing supply pressure, with a new report warning...
21 April, 2026
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Yanderra News, Yerrinbool News, Renwick News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Hazard reduction burns planned for this week across the regions
There are several hazard reduction burns planned across the regions this...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Applications open for wind farm community funds
Groups in the Upper Lachlan area are being invited to apply for grants...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor and GM of Wingecarribee Shire has sent us a...
17 April, 2026
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...
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...
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 1 to May 3
A great collection of markets and music concerts with a smattering of theatre and some Mother's Day craft activities...
1 May, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 10 to April 12
There is a variety of events on this weekend across the regions, with...
Community
Roy’s legacy lives on with new defibrillator
A new publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed in Yanderra,
2 May, 2026
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Brigadoon proves a hit with locals and travellers alike
Bundanoon became Brigadoon for one day only on April 18, with all things...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
More works, further delays at Marulan
Motorists travelling on the Hume Highway will be forced to endure...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Mittagong News
Hazard reduction burn on Mt Gibraltar
Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke coming from the Mt Gibraltar area...
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...