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Forum to focus on data centres, gas plants
Local residents will have an opportunity to learn more about data centres and gas-fired power plants at a community forum being held in Moss Vale early next month (August).
24 July, 2026
News
Parents need to help with phone ban says school principal
Parents and carers are being urged to have a conversation with their children about the responsible use of mobile...
23 July, 2026
Tahmoor News, Wollondilly News
Tahmoor retirement facility's new lease of life
Tahmoor over 55's facility Stratford Gardens was a hive of activity on...
Thirlmere News, Wollondilly News
Asbestos dumpers fined more than $335,000 after contaminating Thirlmere property
A company and its director have been fined more than $335,000 after...
Bowral News, Bowral South News, Southern Highlands News
Bowral South flood risks manageable according to report
Flood risks to the proposed Bowral South New Living Area (NLA) are...
Council
Community divided on pump truck location
Residents of Murrumbateman are divided on where to place a proposed pump track with Yass Valley Council set to...
22 July, 2026
Camden News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
$54 million awarded to 'high performing' councils
Three 'high performing' councils across The Southern Wire's readership...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Valley Council celebrating a major milestone with Crago Mill Precinct
Yass Valley Council is celebrating a major milestone with the Crago Mill...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Canberra Yass Parkwood battle heats up
Yass Valley Council is continuing its fight to retain Parkwood within...
Business
Council approves Goulburn childcare facility
Goulburn will get a new 76-place childcare facility with the applicant committed to proceeding with the project as...
23 July, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Funding hatches high-tech future for Goulburn
A world-leading poultry genetics company in Goulburn has secured more...
Courts & Police
Man charged after woman killed in Yass crash
A man has been charged over a crash near Yass that claimed the life of a 69-year-old woman and left three other...
23 July, 2026
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...
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...
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
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
Lions fire up the barbecue for Alexander
Local residents will have an opportunity to chat with talented young motorcycle road racer Alexander Codey in Moss...
23 July, 2026
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...
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...
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 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
Hunt is on for former festival Queens
The Goulburn Lilac City Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year and the call has gone out for former...
22 July, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Goulburn Day View Club July social news
The Southern Wire is pleased to publish the latest news from 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
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.