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The Great Southern Forest National Park would stretch all the way from the Illawarra down to the Victorian border and would take in parts of the Southern Highlands. Supplied.

Mixed response to Great Southern Forest proposal

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has slammed proposals to create a new 365,000-hectare national park in southern NSW.

14 August, 2026

This Toll rescue helicopter is on the scene. Supplied.

Rescue helicopters on the scene of missing teen

Member for Wollondilly, Judy Hannan (left) met up with Wingecarribee Shire councillors Sara Moylan and Rachel Russell and Sue Hayward and another representative from the Southern Highlands Older Womens Network (SHOWN) recently. (Supplied)

Network provides secure home help for older women

The location of the new cross-over on the Hume Highway at Marulan. Supplied.

Transport prepares for further highway repair works at Marulan

News

The missing 18 year old Lily Hooper. Supplied.

Breaking: Major search underway for missing teen

A major multi-agency search is underway for an 18-year-old woman missing in Nattai National Park in the Southern...

13 August, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Yanderra News, Bargo News

Hume highway closed at Yanderra due to truck fire

The Hume Highway has been closed northbound at Yanderra (near...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

LEAKED: Liberal contender emerges for Whitlam

Senior members of the Liberal Party at a regional level are blaming...

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

VIDEO: Stop the Gas Plant forum attracts large crowd

Approximately 400 people turned up to Moss Vale Services Club on Sunday...

Council

Upper Lachlan will need more than 1000 new homes

The Upper Lachlan is expected to need more than 1000 new homes over the next 20 years to cater for forecast...

14 August, 2026

Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Community input to help shape Settlement Strategy

Yass Valley Council will host a number of community drop-in sessions...

Wollondilly News, Warragamba News

Mayor has concerns about proposed tyre recycling facility

Wollondilly residents concerned about a proposed tyre recycling facility...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral South News

EXCLUSIVE Letter to the Editor: Act in haste repent at leisure - Bowral South -quick decisions bring long regret.

From Theo Onisforou. I refer to Council’s Media Statement and the...

Business

Chamber throws support behind veterinary centre proposal

The Robertson Chamber of Commerce is urging local residents to throw their support behind plans for a new veterinary...

14 August, 2026

Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News

Finally some good news for colliery contractors

Redundancy payments have been secured for more than 250 contractors...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

International attention on Moss Vale as data centre fight steps up

A forum being held in Moss Vale this Sunday (August 9) looking at a...

Southern Tablelands News, Yass News

Two Yass shops stubbed out

Two Yass businesses have been ordered to close for up to three months as...

Courts & Police

The search for Lily Hooper is ongoing today. Supplied.

Breaking News

Update: Police confirm the search for Lily Hooper continues.

As at 8am. A major multi-agency search is continuing today for 18-year-old Lily Hooper, who is missing in Nattai...

14 August, 2026

Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Operation Fume: $1.46m illegal smokes and vapes busted on Hume

A massive haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered after...

Southern Highlands News, Berrima News, Bargo News

Raptor Squad swoops after stolen Mercedes Hume chase

Raptor Squad officers have charged two teenage girls after an allegedly...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

‘Body’ in a suitcase was a doll

The ‘human remains’ allegedly found in a suitcase south of Goulburn...

Opinion

Local Government week celebrates those staff on the frontline. Supplied.

Opinion

Time to celebrate our frontline staff

Regardless of what some people believe, I don’t sit around all day thinking of new ways to bag out Wingecarribee...

9 August, 2026

Southern Highlands News

Opinion: Democracy Demands Accountability

The strength of a democracy is measured by how willingly elected...

Southern Highlands News

Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard

Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code...

Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Goulburn News

Opinion - Yes our Mayor is a bully

I have thought about this for a long time. I have reflected on my time...

Rural

Everything you need to know about Australia's bird flu surge

There are more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain across Australia. Here's how it spreads...

12 August, 2026

Southern Tablelands News

New amenities on the way for Bungonia Village Park

Construction has started on a new amenities block at Bungonia Village...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Rural road toll sparks fresh safety plea

The Australian Road Safety Foundation is urging motorists to take extra...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Council pulls the pin on SEATS

Goulburn-Mulwaree Council will withdraw its membership of the South East...

Letters to the Editor

Supplied image from Wingecarribee Shire Council on their Flood Committee website.

Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers

Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart Carless’s 7 August Opinion article analysed...

11 August, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News

Onisforou challenges Mayor

Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.

Sport

Jessia Bang winning the 2026 Ford Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event at moss Vale in February. Supplied.

Breaking News

Tragedy as rising golf star who made history at Moss Vale dies aged 18

Australian golf is mourning the death of rising star Jessica Bang, just six months after the 18-year-old claimed her...

13 August, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Cup is back again

It’s one of the most famous trophies in the world – and it will be back...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Sports clubs urged to apply for lifesaving defibrillator grants

Community sporting organisations across Southern NSW can now apply for...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Young athletes receive funding boost

Three talented young athletes from the Goulburn Mulwaree region have...

Arts & Culture

The event will be held in Goulburn. Supplied.

Physical Culture takes centre stage in Goulburn

The best of Australian Physical Culture will be on display in Goulburn this weekend, with up to 400 competitors...

7 August, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Nearly $450,000 boost to make Goulburn's streets come alive

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has secured almost $450,000 in NSW Government...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

SEP is music to council’s ears

Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has paved the way for more live entertainment...

Southern Highlands News, Robertson News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News, Kangaroo Valley News, Southern Tablelands News

Artist of the Week – Vanessa Forbes

Our artist of the week is Vanessa Forbes.

What’s on

The Rotary Moss Vale Showground Markets are on again this Sunday at the Moss Vale Showground on the Illawarra Highway. (Supplied)

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 14 to August 16

Markets, classical music, fun for doggies on a day out in the Wollondilly and much more to keep everyone entertained...

14 August, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 7 to August 9

A smorgasbord of different events happening across the regions this...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 31 to August 2

Art classes, wine, celebration of beef cattle, markets and more...all...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 24 to July 26

Concerts, markets, author talks and winter festivals - all part of the...

Community

Lego competition to coincide with Tulip Time

How do you get children interested in an event like Tulip Time? Easy. You start a Lego competition and offer $2400...

13 August, 2026

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Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

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