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Highway shut, traffic to be diverted through village back streets
Upgrade works on the level crossing in Robertson will have a major impact on traffic flows on the Illawarra Highway and will see hundreds of cars diverted down narrow streets with
1 April, 2026
News
Acting head steps into Oxley’s top job
One of the region’s most prestigious schools has a new Head of College.
31 March, 2026
Bush Fire Danger Period to come to a close
The Bush Fire Danger Period will conclude at midnight 31 March...
Marulan News, Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Crackdown spreads as more tobacco shops shut in Bowral, Marulan and Goulburn
The NSW Department of Health has expanded its crackdown on tobacconists,...
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News, Moss Vale News
Highlands tobacco crackdown shuts three shops
Three tobacconists in the Southern Highlands have been forced to close...
Council
Three hours of food, fun and live entertainment for YouthFest 2026
Young people across the Wingecarribee are being encouraged to turn out for three hours of food, fun and live...
30 March, 2026
Onisforou allegedly blocked from entering council
Breaking News - Police have apparently stopped local cattle farmer and...
Dalton News, Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News
Gas-fired power station at Dalton will not proceed: AGL
Energy company AGL has stated that it will not proceed with it’s...
Council transitions to a new phone number
Wingecarribee Shire Council is about to transition to a new telephone...
Business
Woolworths still determined to build in Moss Vale
A Woolworths spokesperson said the company “remains committed to delivering a shopping centre for the Moss Vale...
29 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Moss Vale News
NSW Backs Data Centre Surge
A major expansion of data centres across New South Wales has been...
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New business chamber chair trying to foster good relations
New chair of Business Southern Highlands Greg Welsh sat down with The...
Local News
IDA support for hydro storage project in Wollondilly
A proposed hydro storage project in the Wollondilly Shire is one of 16...
Courts & Police
Four wings to be closed at Goulburn Correctional Centre
The NSW Government is planning to close four Victorian era wings at the Goulburn Correctional Centre.
31 March, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Mayor accused of making a false report to police
Local property developer Theo Onisforou has accused Wingecarribee Mayor...
Mittagong News, Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News, Welby News
Multiple Weapons and Drugs charges in The Southern Highlands
Detectives have seized drugs and weapons following a search warrant in...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police Academy - Training Exercise Set for Goulburn This Saturday
The NSW Police Academy at McDermott Drive, Goulburn, has advised...
Opinion
Cartoons of the week
Thanks to our cartoonist Paul Dorin for his take on fuel prices.
26 March, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Exclusive: Gallery Accounts Show $2 Million in the Bank Ahead of Funding Decision
From the desk of the editor. Our senior journalist Stuart Carless...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Taking a walk on the wild side – down Bowral Street
I like to walk. It helps ease my chronic back pain and clear my head. I...
OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling...
Rural
District vet shares knowledge on foot health of sheep
Local landholders and members of staff from Local Land Services (LLS) attended Moss Vale property ‘Colyersleigh’ on...
31 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Farmer confidence collapses
Farmer confidence across Southern New South Wales has fallen sharply,...
New bridge at Kangaroo Valley is still an option
Transport for NSW will continue to pursue options for a new bridge in...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Show win the cat’s whiskers for proud dad
This year’s Goulburn Show provided another proud dad moment for...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and forcing them out of classrooms
2 February, 2026
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...
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...
Facebook posts haunt Mayor
Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown...
Sport
Bowral wins the Highlands Cricket First Grade competition.
The Highlands Cricket First and Third Grade finals were played on Saturday, with Bowral claiming the First Grade...
29 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Junior rugby talent to take the field at Monaro 7s in Goulburn
Goulburn will play host to the Monaro Junior Rugby Sevens Festival, with...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Colo Vale News
Highlands and Wollondilly Clubs Share $50,000 in Grants
Six local sporting organisations across the Southern Highlands and...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Robertson News
Grand Finals Caught Behind by the Weather
Highlands Cricket hosted grand finals across all three grades on...
Arts & Culture
Experience creativity of young Camden locals
Tickets are now officially on sale for Camden Shorts 2026.
1 April, 2026
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Steps taken to secure future of Sturt Gallery and Studios
Steps have been taken to secure the future of Sturt Gallery and Studios...
Bowral News, Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Artist of the Week, Monique Turczynski.
I currently live in the Southern Highlands. I was born and raised in...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Lights, camera, cash: what a film studio could mean for our local economy
A proposal for a major film studio at Oran Park has placed The Southern...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 27 to March 29
Yes, it's the weekend again across our four regions, and there's a lot happening including the Highlands own Jimmy...
27 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 20 to March 22
Another weekend of agricultural shows, with both Yass and Camden hosting...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 13 to March 15
The Weekend Wire column for this weekend - another local country show -...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 6 to March 8
The first Weekend Wire for the month of March with events held across...
Community
Crime prevention event to be held at Goulburn Square
Residents are being encouraged to speak with police and crime prevention officers at a community safety event in...
31 March, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
RSL sub-branch has a new president
The Moss Vale Sub-Branch has a new president after 13 years.
Burrawang News, Southern Highlands News
No Burrawang Easter Market but other options on offer this weekend
Thousands of people who normally flock to Burrawang on Easter Saturday...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Sponsors still sought for Reject Repoly golf day
Local businesses are being encouraged to throw their support behind the...
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
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
Bridge
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
22 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Bridge - 2 March 2026
An easy end play.
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Bridge page launches.
The Southern Wire is pleased to announce the launch of a Bridge page. We...