Community open day in Yass

Reduced speeds to improve safety on Main Road 569

Main Road 569 connects the Hume Highway at Marulan and the Illawarra Highway at Sutton Forest and includes Highland...

5 May, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

MP vows to fight for Goulburn community

Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has promised to support the...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

No scaremongering says Tuckerman

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has strongly denied allegations that...

Moss Vale News, Campbelltown News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Bargo News, Exeter News, Wingello News, Tallong News

‘Super possession’ enables major work on Southern Rail Line

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is undertaking major works...

Opinion

Council ‘myth’ an ugly reality for Wingecarribee ratepayers

It seems Wingecarribee Shire Council has stolen a page out of the Donald Trump playbook when it comes to information...

5 May, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

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,...

Southern Highlands News

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...

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...

Community helps police nab alleged Crookwell tyre slasher

Police have thanked members of the community after a 24-year-old man was arrested and charged for slashing all four...

5 May, 2026

Bargo News, Wollondilly News

Woman dies after crash at Bargo

A tragic update to our recent report. The woman involved in a...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Search for missing 14-year-old

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 14-year-old girl...

Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News, Camden News

Man missing from Tahmoor

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from...

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’...

Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility

THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will be travelling to Goulburn on May 14 and 15 as...

5 May, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Fertiliser costs surge

Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...

Yass News

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...

Opinion

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...

Southern Highlands News

Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council

Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...

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...

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...

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...

‘Countless’ lives touched by Wendie’s compassion and quiet strength

Tributes have been flowing in following the death of Wendie Batho, one of the co-founders of the Quest for Life...

6 May, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Ten years battling for ‘bingos’ as Scrabble club celebrates 10th birthday

For the uninitiated, a ‘bingo’ is the ultimate Scrabble play – a...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Forum to meet for the first time on Tuesday night

The first meeting of the newly founded Southern Highlands Community...

Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Locals urged to throw their support behind fundraiser

Local residents are being asked to throw their support behind a...

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...

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

Wollondilly News

Great news for northern Wollondilly residents

Penrith Beach has opened for summer!

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...