Latest News
Sydney Trains told to go back to the drawing board
Angry residents have told Sydney Trains to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan for Exeter Railway Station that doesn’t involve the removal of 15 mature trees.
13 November, 2026
News
War heroes not ‘mythic figures from a story book’
People who have fought for Australia are not “mythic figures from a story book” but real people who walked the same...
11 November, 2026
Ruddick seeking review of code and a couple of apologies
A Motion calling on Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig to...
Wollondilly News, Campbelltown News, Wilton News, Picton News
New bus services to provide more options for Wollondilly residents
Wollondilly residents will enjoy improved connectivity with Campbelltown...
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Steps being taken to make Bundanoon dementia friendly
Steps are being taken to make Bundanoon ‘dementia friendly’ as part of a...
Council
Councillors need to be better paid: Ruddick
Libertarian MLC John Ruddick says councils across NSW are “in crisis” because general managers are being paid too...
12 November, 2026
Flood of support for Mayor after cancer diagnosis
Wollondilly mayor Matt Gould has been flooded with messages of support...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Yass Valley council to hold information sessions
Yass Valley Council will hold a number of information sessions across...
Rate rise will hurt vulnerable families: charity
The Australian DIY Families Institute has launched a stunning attack on...
Business
Three hundred Komatsu jobs go in ‘strategic reset’
One of the region’s largest employers will close its doors as part of a ‘strategic reset’ with the loss of almost 300...
10 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Breaking: Disaster for Highlands as Komatsu to close
Around 300 employees will lose their job. Full story coming
Taxi service closure leaves Highlanders scrambling
Many Southern Highlanders have been left scrambling for transport after...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Historic flight has ‘Intern Pete’ feeling sky high
You could be forgiven for thinking that Sydney’s Peter Deppeler had just...
Courts & Police
Dashcam appeal after boy killed in Sutton crash
Crash investigators are appealing for dashcam footage after a 10-year-old boy died when a car hit a tree and caught...
8 November, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Man charged with assault after death at Goulburn hotel
A 39-year-old man has been charged with common assault after another man...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
ATM stolen after ram raid in the Southern Highlands
An investigation is underway following an ATM ram raid in the Southern...
Southern Tablelands News, Gunning News
Driver killed as two B-doubles collide on Hume Highway near Gunning
Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes of the highway...
Opinion
Dr Raymond Khoury Opinion
The Expulsion of Councillor Sara Moylan: When Responsibility Becomes Disorder
5 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion: Speaking up not too much to expect
We elect our politicians at all three levels of government for one...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must...
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...
Rural
Is my tank water safe to drink?
It’s one question many Southern Highlanders ask themselves on a daily basis.
10 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Exeter News
Sydney Trains to speak at EVA meeting on planned station upgrade
Representatives from Sydney Trains will address a meeting of the Exeter...
Southern Highlands News, Kangaloon News
Maintenance work on Kangaloon Road starting next week
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be undertaking maintenance works on...
Southern Highlands News, Exeter News
Sydney Trains to meet with Exeter residents
Sydney Trains will meet with Exeter residents in early November to...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Planning and Housing
Letter to the editor from John Elvy, Southern Highlands, regarding our story on planning.
10 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor: Roadwork timing
Has Transport for NSW checked the local events calendar for the timing...
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting...
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
Sport
Bundanoon Pool still closed to swimmers
Bundanoon residents have been left wondering when the town’s swimming pool will open for the 2026/27 season.
11 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wingello News, Hill Top News, Robertson News, Burrawang News, Bowral News, Moss Vale News
Tigers roar, Spuds cook Bowral and Welby Oval goes to the dogs
Sir Wally apologises for the lateness of this week’s report. I have been...
Alcorn leaves Bowral forlorn
One week after this Wally declared Bowral was still the one, Mittagong...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Pedal power helps drive regional economy
More than 2500 cyclists – most of them visitors – have saddled up for...
Arts & Culture
Artist of the Week – Dani Vittz
Stuart Carless brings you this weeks artist of the week.
8 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Quality of photography amazes participants
Two members of the the Southern Highlands branch of U3A (University of...
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Sounds of swing will support local veterans
Local residents will have an opportunity to support the Bundanoon RSL...
Mittagong News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Disability service provider excited for night of nights
Local disability service provider Interchange Australia (Southern...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – November 6 to November 8
Wild West themed country fairs, model railway exhibitions, movies in the park, fruit picking and a whole heap more on...
6 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 30 to November 1
A spooky themed Weekend Wire this time, with lots of Halloween events on...
Annual show only hours away
The 85th annual Picton Show is coming up this weekend (Saturday 24 and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 23 to October 25
An art exhibition launch, celebration of local gourmet cooking, pig...
Community
Large crowds at local school country fair
An estimated crowd of close to 2,000 people attended the main event of Moss Vale Public School's year – their Country...
12 November, 2026
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
Village pauses to remember
Under grey skies, the people of Berrima gathered at the village's War...
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News
Fight to save school far from over: Parents
The fight to save St Michael’s Catholic School in Mittagong from closure...
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Feedback sought on proposed naming of Bundanoon park
It’s a popular little piece of public space in the centre of Bundanoon...
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
Private garden opens for a good cause
Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore a spectacular private garden this weekend – and to...
30 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Bird watchers counting down to annual survey
Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of...
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...
Bridge
When greed is good
When playing in a matchpoints duplicate session, you are always on the lookout for overtricks.
26 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Unconventional pre-empts
Opposite a passed partner, you don't need to "play by the rules" with...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Not going down too many
There are times when your contract looks pretty hopeless.
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.