Latest News
Latest stats show council still lagging - but staff looking at different figures
Wingecarribee Shire Council is still languishing at the bottom of the NSW Government’s league table with only 34 per cent of development applications being assessed within the
25 June, 2026
News
Mixed reactions as local MP's weigh in on State Budget
Local MPs have delivered mixed verdicts on the NSW State Budget, with independent Wollondilly MP Judy Hannan...
25 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Russell steps back from Repoly case
Wingecarribee Shire Councillor Rachel Russell will no longer be a party...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale mystery smell stumps everyone
There are many theories as to what a ‘mystery smell’ around the Lackey...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Breaking - State Budget delivered
The Treasurer has just handed down the State Budget. We will have a full...
Council
Show some manners: Offline community much nicer says Smith
The offline Wingecarribee community is much nicer than the online community according to Councillor Nicole Smith.
23 June, 2026
Politics no excuse for poor behaviour: Duffy
It was a speech that almost brought fellow councillors to tears. Mayor...
Wollondilly News, Douglas Park News
No surprise: Council holds firm ‘nonsensical’ on cemetery proposal
It was practically a foregone conclusion but Wollondilly Shire Council...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Councillors struggle over issue of remuneration
Councillors across the region have been struggling with the issue of...
Business
Decision deferred as parties work through ‘unfair’ expectations
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has deferred a decision on a major retail development in the Goulburn CBD as the applicant...
22 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Gaol proposal moves towards assessment stage
The adaptive re-use proposal for Berrima Gaol is set to progress to the...
Tahmoor News, Wollondilly News
Colliery workers have cause for celebration
Struggling Wollondilly mine workers have cause for celebration with the...
Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News
Veolia defends management of Woodlawn landfill
Veolia has defended its management of the Woodlawn landfill after being...
Courts & Police
Unprovoked assault charge in Bowral
A 20-year-old man has been charged following an alleged serious assault at a licensed premises in Bowral that left...
23 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Moss Vale home badly damaged in fire
A home in Moss Vale has suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Man wanted by Police in Goulburn
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man wanted...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Driver and passenger charged after pursuit ends in Moss Vale crash
A man and a woman have been charged following a police pursuit that...
Opinion
Are the cattle sale yards to be sold?
That is the question circulating around the community at the moment.
10 June, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion - A circling police plane tells a bigger story
One of our team was still working when a police aircraft appeared on...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across...
Rural
Slope stabilisation works continue on Moss Vale Road
Transport for NSW will be undertaking further slope stabilisation works on Moss Vale Road at Cambewarra Mountain over...
13 June, 2026
Robertson News, Southern Highlands News
Highway closure at Robertson this weekend
The Illawarra Highway (Hoddle Street) will be closed at Robertson this...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Work to commence on Goulburn Road upgrade at Boro
Work will be carried out on Goulburn Road over the next five months.
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Wheels turn as push for better bus services gathers traction
Goulburn residents are continuing their push for improved bus services...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - RFS 'Red Fleet'
To the Editor, There’s a saying that you can’t keep drawing water from the same well forever. Lately, it feels like...
15 June, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Childcare
Dear Editor, I recently read your articles regarding the approval of...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Data Centre and Gas Plant
Dear Editor at The Southern Wire. I am a small local business...
Sport
The Bowral Classic will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.
Local cyclists wanting to take part in this year’s Bowral Classic are being reminded that Early Bird pricing will end...
16 June, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Bowral Blacks vs Tech Tahs
The Bowral Blacks enjoyed a comfortable home-ground win against the Tech...
Council stands with Camden Falcons
Camden Council has thrown its support behind a local sporting club that...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bowral Blacks enjoy home-ground win
The Bowral Blacks enjoyed a good win against the Tech Tahs at Eridge...
Arts & Culture
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
‘Massive’ community turnout for Good Times event
The organisers of the Good Times free community event held in the atrium...
Bryan Brown confirmed for festival
Acclaimed Australian actor and author Bryan Brown AM will be one of the...
Southern Highlands News, Burrawang News
Artist of the Week – Jacqui Brown
Each week, our artist of the week answers questions so we learn more...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 19 to June 21
Early soccer matches, singer - songwriters and even yoga retreats are on this weekend across the regions.
19 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 12 to June 14
Concerts, free family and youth events plus much more on across the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 5 to June 8
A King's Birthday long weekend full of activities across the regions,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 29 to May 31
Lots of different events on this weekend across the regions on this last...
Community
Local firefighters receive highest accolade
Berrima Rural Fire Service firefighter Stephen Cupitt is ‘grateful’ after having received the top award for service –...
18 June, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Just 5000 more signatures needed
Fifteen thousand people have signed a petition calling on the NSW...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Personal experience guides rare cancer stalwart
There’s a cruel irony in the story of Bowral resident Kate Vines.
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Botany? Let me do the maths on that
Growing up, Tim Entwisle had no intention of becoming a botanist. No...
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
Festival of Steam Gallery
Stuart Carless attended the festival last weekend and shares his gallery of photos. Who can you spot?!
21 May, 2026
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...
Great news for northern Wollondilly residents
Penrith Beach has opened for summer!
Bridge
Every little part-score deal counts
Playing in a duplicate pairs session with matchpoint scoring, every board counts equally, so little part-score...
25 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Hands that just don't fit
Sometimes you hold a hand that just doesn't fit with anything that's...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Promoting a trump trick
Playing a suit that you know declarer can ruff isn't always a bad idea.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Keeping control of trumps
Once in a while, you find yourself in a contract with an 8-card trump...