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‘Good riddance’ to Gupta and GFG Alliance: Mayor
It is time for the Wollondilly community to draw the line under Sanjeev Gupta’s “catastrophic” ownership of Tahmoor Colliery according to mayor Matt Gould.
8 October, 2026
News
Macquarie Pass reopens after early-morning rock fall
The Illawarra Highway has reopened at Macquarie Pass after an early-morning rock fall forced the road to close in...
5 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Valley continues push for HumeLink compensation
Yass Valley Council will continue its push for a “modest” amount of...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
TfNSW to trial new culvert camera technology
Yass has been identified as one of 10 regional locations where Transport...
End of an era as demolition work commences
Work has started on the demolition of Wollondilly Shire Council’s old...
Council
Yass Valley council facing some tough decisions
Yass Valley Shire Council is facing some tough decisions as it struggles to restore financial sustainability.
6 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Data centres not a priority: Yass Valley
Yass has been identified as one of only three locations in regional NSW...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Planning panel knocks back independent living units
The Wingecarribee Local Planning Panel (LPP) has knocked back plans for...
Council to push for south-facing ramps to be prioritised
Wollondilly Shire Council will call on the NSW and Australian...
Business
Tuckerman urges locals to back small business
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman is urging residents to shop locally during Small Business Month, as the NSW...
7 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Small businesses wilt as tulip festival blooms
Wingecarribee Shire Council may be reaping a huge profit from Tulip Time...
Event will help small businesses THRIVE
Wollondilly business owners, sole traders and people considering...
Camden News, Campbelltown News, Wollondilly News
Wollondilly joins push for Metro to Macarthur
Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly councils have joined forces to...
Courts & Police
143km/h near Mittagong as police wrap up deadly Labour Day weekend
A 21-year-old woman has had her licence suspended for six months after allegedly being clocked at 143km/h on the Hume...
6 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Man had history of firearms offences
The man is yet to be formally identified but Southern Region Commander,...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking: Man shot dead by police near Yass
A man has been fatally shot by police after allegedly pointing a rifle...
Breaking: 100 charged in massive drug crackdown
More than 100 people have been charged with alleged drug offences and 43...
Opinion
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must know who pays for power, water, roads and risk.
13 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Welcome to Tulip Time — mind the holes
So, if you were running the local council, you would have the place...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Opinion: Data Centres Challenge Net Zero’s Viability
Net Zero promises certainty, affordability and reliability—yet falters...
Opinion: Self-described ‘outsider’ is out of touch
Wingecarribee Shire councillor James Farrell rarely says anything at...
Rural
Government seeks feedback on timber truss bridges
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is looking to retain three historic bridges across the region as part of a review of its...
5 October, 2026
Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News
Postal services in Tarago to continue
Postal services in the small Southern Tablelands town of Tarago have...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Avian bird flu detected in Goulburn
Avian bird flu has been detected in a greater crested tern in...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Transgrid needs to cough up the cash: Culhane
Mayor Paul Culhane has described the impact of the HumeLink project on...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting phenomenon. She is the first woman to lead Wingecarribee...
24 September, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor: Homelessness Week 2026: Choosing Love
It is Homelessness Week 2026: 3–9 August. In the depths of winter, when...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
Sport
Baseball taking Wollondilly by storm
The region’s newest sporting club, the Wollondilly Dodgers Baseball Club, has more than 120 registered players and a...
1 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Boon needs to restore ‘commonsense’ says Nanva
Labor spokesperson for Goulburn Bob Nanva has called on the incoming...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Macarthur rugby league grand final action
Check out all the action from the Macarthur rugby league grand finals at...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Camden News
Lions give their fans something to roar about
The Mittagong Lions have convincingly defeated Oakdale Workers to be...
Arts & Culture
No plan a good plan for popular Australian author
Popular Australian author Chris Hammer describes himself as a ‘pantser’. He doesn’t plan any of his books – he...
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News
Rick Price fans in for a treat
It has been more than 30 years since Rick Price burst onto the...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Teens need healthy rites of passage: expert
Teens need positive and healthy rites of passage – otherwise they will...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Seven local artists selected as finalists in prestigious sculpture show
Seven artists from the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly and Southern...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 2 to October 5
A long weekend filled with a variety of activities across the regions, including Goulburn's all important Lilac Time...
2 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 25 to September 27
Open gardens, apple festivals, car rallies and even a book exchange are...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police academy to host open day
Local residents considering a career in policing are being encouraged to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Tallong News
She’ll be apples at Tallong this Sunday
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, Tallong will be the place to be...
Community
Rotary Club of Picton celebrating 60th birthday
Wollondilly residents are being invited to help the Rotary Club of Picton celebrate its 60th anniversary at a special...
6 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Thousands flock to Robertson for a Spring celebration
Long-time locals say they have never seen Robertson as busy as it was on...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn Lilac City Festival 2026 street parade
What a difference a day makes! The only reason people needed an umbrella...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Picton News, Colo Vale News, Mittagong News
Finishing touches to Loop Line upgrade
Work has commenced on the final and possibly most significant set of...
Fashion & Style
Heni crowned festival queen
Goulburn identity Heni Pearson has been crowned queen of this year’s Goulburn Lilac City Festival.
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning...
Travel & Leisure
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of photos below.
11 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help...
Bridge
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Bidding notrump after partner overcalls
When partner overcalls in a minor suit and you have values, playing in...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Making a game try bid
Constructive bidding should be a conversation in which you seek...