Latest News
Tahmoor retirement facility's new lease of life
Tahmoor over 55's facility Stratford Gardens was a hive of activity on Tuesday morning with the opening of some brand-new facilities within their Wellness Centre.
22 July, 2026
News
Bowral South flood risks manageable according to report
Flood risks to the proposed Bowral South New Living Area (NLA) are manageable according to a report prepared for...
21 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Canyonleigh News
Canyonleigh Community Association welcomes new President
Ian Bollen said he was honoured to have been elected president at the...
Berry wins praise for Data Centre stance
Member for Whitlam Carol Berrry has been praised for speaking out...
Your chance to question Transport NSW in Picton
Wollondilly residents will have the chance to speak directly with...
Council
Canberra Yass Parkwood battle heats up
Yass Valley Council is continuing its fight to retain Parkwood within New South Wales. The ACT Government is...
20 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Renwick News, Bowral News
Council to continue arguing its case
Wingecarribee Shire Council will continue to argue the case for a...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Mittagong News, Moss Vale News
Paid parking? Council launches major Bowral parking review
The future of parking in Bowral and Mittagong is under review, with...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Up to 400 new homes planned for Moss Vale
Wingecarribee Shire council will this week (Wednesday) decide whether to...
Business
Another modification to rail operator’s suspended accreditation
Holdco Holdings (trading as Southern Shorthaul Railways) has been permitted to undertake additional rail operations...
20 July, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Funding hatches high-tech future for Goulburn
A world-leading poultry genetics company in Goulburn has secured more...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
24-hour Hungry Jack's proposed for Moss Vale as dozens object
A Hungry Jack's restaurant with a 24-hour drive-thru could soon be...
Courts & Police
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 suffered a head wound requiring seven...
17 July, 2026
Hume Highway partially closed at Breadalbane after fiery truck crash
A driver is missing after a fiery crash on the Hume Highway this...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Driver charged following multi-truck crash near Goulburn
A driver has been charged following a multi-truck crash in the Southern...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Poisoned tea at centre of alleged murder plot
A former Bowral businessman who owned and operated a Telstra Shop will...
Opinion
Opinion - Yes our Mayor is a bully
I have thought about this for a long time. I have reflected on my time as a journalist and as a communications...
26 June, 2026
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...
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...
Rural
Meeting to look at potential for livestock processing facility in Crookwell
A meeting will be held in Crookwell next month to explore the potential for a small-scale, multi-species processing...
21 July, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Hume Highway reopens at Breadalbane after fatal aerosol truck crash
A man has died after a fiery crash on the Hume Highway this...
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
Rugby clubs invited to apply for $2.15 million in grants
Rugby clubs, associations and councils across New South Wales are being invited to apply for a share of $2.15 million...
5 July, 2026
Robertson News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Bowral fights hard for win in Robertson
Bowral Football Club’s First Grade side fought hard to maintain a 6 –...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
The Bowral Classic will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.
Local cyclists wanting to take part in this year’s Bowral Classic are...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Bowral Blacks vs Tech Tahs
The Bowral Blacks enjoyed a comfortable home-ground win against the Tech...
Arts & Culture
Documentary celebrates Maestro Tommy Tycho’s genius
A new documentary exploring the extraordinary life and music of Maestro Tommy Tycho will screen at Bowral’s Empire...
19 July, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
World class musicians to bring global sounds to Goulburn
Music lovers will be taken on a journey around the world without leaving...
Goulburn News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Local events to benefit from NSW Government funding
A number of events across the region are set to benefit under the NSW...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 17 to July 19
Markets, planting workshops, craft sessions and much more coming up in this week's Weekend Wire column.
17 July, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Camden News, Campbelltown News
Winter school holiday fun for all
Although the winter chill may have set in, there is still plenty to do...
Community
NSW needs data centre strategy says Tuckerman
New South Wales needs a proper statewide data centre strategy according to Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman.
19 July, 2026
Another round of night closures on Hampden Bridge
Motorists are being warned of another round of night closures on Hampden...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Goulburn Day View Club July social news
The Southern Wire is pleased to publish the latest news from the...
Vinnies sleepout to shine light on growing hardship in Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands residents are being encouraged to spend a night under...
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.