Latest News
Breaking: Devastating blow as Southern Highlands Taxis shuts the doors
The Southern Wire has been aware of the rumours for weeks now. We will report the full story tomorrow.
2 November, 2026
News
Visitor information centre looks set to move
The Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre (VIC) looks set to become part of the Bradman Museum and...
31 October, 2026
Local Rotarians complete 3-day trek for families
Yass Rotarians recently helped raise more than $40,000 for families...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale’s Remembrance Day plans well under way
The Moss Vale RSL Sub-Branch’s plans for the 2026 Remembrance Day...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Kangaroo Valley News
Western Sydney Airport officially opens
The Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport was...
Council
Rate rise will hurt vulnerable families: charity
The Australian DIY Families Institute has launched a stunning attack on Wingecarribee Shire Council over plans to...
29 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Time to consider popularly elected mayor: Culhane
Upper Lachlan councillor Paul Culhane isn’t happy about the way he was...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Upper Lachlan Council to run café for 12 months
Upper Lachlan Council has resolved to operate the café at the new...
It’s the rate rise we have to have: Council
Council has voted in favour of applying to the Independent Pricing and...
Business
Historic flight has ‘Intern Pete’ feeling sky high
You could be forgiven for thinking that Sydney’s Peter Deppeler had just won the lottery. But it wasn’t a giant...
29 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Government has brought small business ‘to its knees’
Small business is “on its knees” and the Albanese Government is largely...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Springetts say ‘thank you’ with centenary family day
The Springett name is synonymous with Bowral and the Southern...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Major new quarry planned for Marulan area
Goulburn-Mulwaree has been hit with another State Significant...
Courts & Police
ATM stolen after ram raid in the Southern Highlands
An investigation is underway following an ATM ram raid in the Southern Highlands early this morning.
31 October, 2026
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...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
SUV stopped with road spikes after Hume Highway pursuit
A 27-year-old man has been charged with 12 offences after an allegedly...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Goulburn News
Gun buyback to begin at Hume police stations in February
The Hume Police District will participate in the NSW Government's...
Opinion
Opinion: Speaking up not too much to expect
We elect our politicians at all three levels of government for one primary reason: to represent us. To speak up on...
28 October, 2026
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...
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...
Rural
Maintenance work on Kangaloon Road starting next week
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be undertaking maintenance works on Kangaloon Bowral from next week.
31 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Exeter News
Sydney Trains to meet with Exeter residents
Sydney Trains will meet with Exeter residents in early November to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Marulan residents demand to be heard
Marulan residents have packed the town hall to demonstrate their concern...
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Committee recommends that Tarago facility be rejected
A NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into Energy from Waste facilities has...
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
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 conducting research at the pub since...
30 October, 2026
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...
Eventful return to baseball after school holiday break
The Wollondilly Dodgers had an eventful return to baseball following the...
Arts & Culture
Sun shines on Picton Show
It wasn’t looking good late Friday – but organisers of this year’s Picton Show couldn’t have hoped for better weather...
29 October, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Steampunk enthusiasts converge on Goulburn for annual festival
Thousands of steampunk enthusiasts from across the country have...
Warragamba News, Wollondilly News
Warragamba community preparing for festival of the year
The community of Warragamba is preparing for their biggest event of the...
Arts Alive 2026
Saturday's Arts Alive festival was a feast for the senses and Stuart...
What’s on
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 across the regions this Saturday, October 31.
30 October, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 16 to October 18
Markets and an Italian feast at Douglas Park, motor racing events, and...
Community
Blind chef says it’s time to give back
Blind chef Craig Shanahan says it’s time to give back. He has been helped by plenty of people throughout his life,...
1 November, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Hearts designed to spark a conversation
Thousands of hand painted timber hearts have been planted in Moss Vale’s...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Graeme's big Day as Rotary honours decades of service
Well-known Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven identity Graeme Day has...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Planning system on the agenda at community forum
Planning issues will be on the agenda when the Southern Highlands...
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.