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'Shame, shame, shame': Mayor blasts Government over gaol decision
Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Nina Dillon says the NSW Government has already decided to close the Old Goulburn Gaol, despite previously promising the community six months of
30 July, 2026
News
Councillor, broadcaster go head to head
It’s the stoush of all stoushes. In one corner we have Graeme Day. 2ST broadcaster, former Shoalhaven councillor and...
28 July, 2026
ICAC live now
Tune into ICAC for Operation Rosny evidence.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Kangaroo Valley News, Wollondilly News
Conspiracy theories about AusAlert test spreading online
A planned test of the system will occur nationally on Monday July 27 at...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Forum to focus on data centres, gas plants
Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about data...
Council
Yass Valley Council United for Barton Highway State Election Push
Yass Valley Council is turning up the pressure for the full duplication of the Barton Highway and prioritisation of...
29 July, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Council to trial community newsletter
Council at its meeting on Tuesday night (July 21) resolved to produce...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Time to call out ‘land bankers’ says deputy mayor
Goulburn-Mulwaree deputy mayor Caitlin Flint says it’s time to start...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News, Murrumbateman News
Council settles on pump track location
Yass Valley Council has settled on a site for the Murrumbateman pump...
Business
Death warning as popular fridges recalled
Owners of some of Australia's most popular camping fridges are being urged to stop using them immediately after a...
25 July, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Council approves Goulburn childcare facility
Goulburn will get a new 76-place childcare facility with the applicant...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Berrima News, Marulan News
Another modification to rail operator’s suspended accreditation
Holdco Holdings (trading as Southern Shorthaul Railways) has been...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Wollondilly News
Telstra admits accountability for national outage during Senate inquiry
The national Telstra outage last week was triggered by maintenance work...
Courts & Police
Train escape ends in arrest after Hume Highway pursuit
A Queensland man has been charged with a string of offences after an alleged 60-kilometre police pursuit on the Hume...
25 July, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Man charged after woman killed in Yass crash
A man has been charged over a crash near Yass that claimed the life of a...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Officer left needing seven staples after alleged police assault at Goulburn
A 56-year-old man will face court today after a police officer allegedly...
Hume Highway partially closed at Breadalbane after fiery truck crash
A driver is missing after a fiery crash on the Hume Highway this...
Opinion
Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard
Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code is akin to the rules in a cricket match. Both...
22 July, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Yass News
Are the cattle sale yards to be sold?
That is the question circulating around the community at the moment.
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint
Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over...
Rural
Council pulls the pin on SEATS
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council will withdraw its membership of the South East Australian Transport Strategy Inc (SEATS)...
25 July, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Meeting to look at potential for livestock processing facility in Crookwell
A meeting will be held in Crookwell next month to explore the potential...
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Electric vehicle becomes important farm asset
A Southern Tablelands farmer will be one of the speakers at this year’s...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News
Lack of notice disappoints Canyonleigh Community Association
The Canyonleigh Community Association has expressed disappointment over...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think it is not.
6 July, 2026
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Letter to the Editor - RFS 'Red Fleet'
To the Editor, There’s a saying that you can’t keep drawing water from...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor - Woolworths Moss Vale
Dear Editor, I went to the Land & Environment court on site hearing on...
Sport
Dream comes at a cost for Alexander
Alexander Codey is chasing a dream – but it comes at a cost. Alexander, 19, is competing on the world stage but...
28 July, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
A city – and a nation – cheering for Ellen
All eyes will be on Glascow this week as Goulburn lawn bowler Ellen Fife...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Lions fire up the barbecue for Alexander
Local residents will have an opportunity to chat with talented young...
Camden News, Campbelltown News, Bowral News, Goulburn News, Yass News
Rugby clubs invited to apply for $2.15 million in grants
Rugby clubs, associations and councils across New South Wales are being...
Arts & Culture
SEP is music to council’s ears
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has paved the way for more live entertainment and night-time activity in the city centre.
27 July, 2026
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.
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Documentary celebrates Maestro Tommy Tycho’s genius
A new documentary exploring the extraordinary life and music of Maestro...
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News
Frensham's Clubbe Hall honoured with prestigious NSW architecture award
One of the Southern Highlands' most iconic buildings has received one of...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 24 to July 26
Concerts, markets, author talks and winter festivals - all part of the rich community spirit happening around the...
24 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 17 to July 19
Markets, planting workshops, craft sessions and much more coming up in...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Robertson News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 10 to July 12
Robertson will come alive with their Winterfest this Saturday in the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 3 to July 5
Christmas in July events, markets, agricultural sales and much more are...
Community
New slide sealed off
A new slide in Appin’s Toggerai Park is being inspected by contractors and will remain closed until those assessments...
24 July, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Hunt is on for former festival Queens
The Goulburn Lilac City Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary...
Goulburn News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Moss Vale News
NSW needs data centre strategy says Tuckerman
New South Wales needs a proper statewide data centre strategy according...
Another round of night closures on Hampden Bridge
Motorists are being warned of another round of night closures on Hampden...
Fashion & Style
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...
Travel & Leisure
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help support heritage gardens and landscapes across...
20 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Buxton News, Balmoral News, Hill Top News
Five Loop Line level crossings to reopen as rail project gathers pace
Five level crossings between Buxton and Colo Vale will be reactivated...
Wollondilly News, Thirlmere News
Festival of Steam Gallery
Stuart Carless attended the festival last weekend and shares his gallery...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Buxton News, Colo Vale News, Thirlmere News, Picton News, Mittagong News, Balmoral News
Attention turns to final track works on Loop Line
Heritage trains are one step closer to returning to the historic Loop...
Bridge
Asking for a stopper
At matchpoint pairs, the most popular game contract is 3NT, which is as it should be.
16 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
"You've just won the 2026 Book of the Year": Mittagong bridge author earns top US honour
"You've just won the 2026 ABTA Book of the Year Award!" Those were the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Judgement trumps conventional wisdom
It pays to think about the hand you have been dealt and not to just...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News
Why did declarer play the way he did?
A cunning declarer can sometimes catch an unwary defender.