Latest News
Trees to go in planned station upgrade
Concerns are growing over plans to remove a number of trees as part of an upgrade to Exeter Railway Station.
27 October, 2026
News
Breaking: Hannan questions Premier over Southern Highlands integrity concerns amid ICAC investigation
Concerns about integrity and the Southern Highlands have reached the floor of NSW Parliament, with Independent...
24 October, 2026
November the month to take a stance against domestic violence
Wingecarribee residents are being encouraged to take a stance against...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News, Picton News
Wollondilly secures millions for road upgrades
Wollondilly Shire Council has secured $13.52 million in Federal...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Repair Café comes to the Southern Highlands
Need something repaired? Skilled local volunteers will be on hand at...
Council
Time to consider popularly elected mayor: Culhane
Upper Lachlan councillor Paul Culhane isn’t happy about the way he was ousted as mayor at council’s September meeting.
24 October, 2026
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...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Updated: Yass Valley councillors divided on path forward
Yass Valley Council will start a ‘robust’ conversation with the...
Business
Government has brought small business ‘to its knees’
Small business is “on its knees” and the Albanese Government is largely to blame according to Shadow Treasurer Tim...
26 October, 2026
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...
Burradoo News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Bowral South News
Accident waiting to happen: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan described a new childcare centre on...
Courts & Police
Gun buyback to begin at Hume police stations in February
The Hume Police District will participate in the NSW Government's national firearms buyback scheme, with gun owners...
26 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Yass News
Yet another truck fire closes Hume Highway
Both southbound lanes of the Hume Highway at Cullerin, between Goulburn...
Marulan News, Southern Tablelands News
Heavy vehicle fire slows down traffic on Hume Motorway near Marulan
At around 5:45pm this evening multiple emergency services were called to...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Crash causes chaos to Moss Vale afternoon traffic
Traffic was at a standstill in Moss Vale’s Argyle St at approximately...
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
Marulan residents demand to be heard
Marulan residents have packed the town hall to demonstrate their concern over a number of major projects planned for...
26 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Committee recommends that Tarago facility be rejected
A NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into Energy from Waste facilities has...
Maintenance work planned for Marsden Bridge
The bridge is located on Crookwell Road and crosses the Wollondilly River.
Southern Tablelands News, Murrumbateman News
Essential repairs on Barton Highway at Murrumbateman
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has advised that repairs will be undertaken at...
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
Alcorn leaves Bowral forlorn
One week after this Wally declared Bowral was still the one, Mittagong has reminded me why tipping local cricket is...
23 October, 2026
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...
Motorists urged to take care as Bowral Classic returns
Motorists are being urged to take care on local roads this weekend with...
Arts & Culture
Steampunk enthusiasts converge on Goulburn for annual festival
Thousands of steampunk enthusiasts from across the country have converged on the Southern Tablelands for Goulburn’s...
17 October, 2026
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...
Something for everyone as Picton comes Alive
Click through for photos and videos. Thousands of people have flocked to...
What’s on
Annual show only hours away
The 85th annual Picton Show is coming up this weekend (Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October) at Picton’s Victoria Park...
23 October, 2026
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...
Murrumbateman News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Biggest weekend of the year in store for Murrumbateman
One of the biggest weekends on the Murrumbateman calendar, the 2026...
Community
Blue tree already having an impact
Tahmoor’s new blue true is already making a difference according to Wollondilly Shire councillor, Jacqueline Jenson....
24 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Canyonleigh News, Bowral News
Mum, daughter desperately seeking accommodation
Time is running out for Kylie Smith and her daughter Laurah. They have...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Updated: Event cancelled. Saluting our first responders with a picnic
The Southern Highlands will pay tribute to our first responders and...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Locals set to cruise for Wade and his family
Local residents are being encouraged to ‘wrap their arms’ around Wade...
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
Bird watchers counting down to annual survey
Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of their time birdwatching this month as part of...
10 October, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
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.