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Breaking: Yass Valley Mayor and Deputy Mayor remain in place
Stuart Carless is in the council chamber covering the meeting. Mayor Jones received five votes. Greens councillor Adrian Cameron received two votes. Two councillors abstained.
24 September, 2026
News
Hard man of rock had a heart of gold
Australia has lost another rock legend with the death of Rose Tattoo frontman Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson.
24 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Cloud Carrier asked to give evidence at Senate Inquiry
The proponent behind the Moss Vale data centre and associated gas fired...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Band entertains crowd for Tulip Time
Disability service provider Interchange Australia's band 'Higher than...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
One Nation branch announces new committees
The Eden-Monaro branch of the One Nation Party has announced new...
Council
Council gives retail development the green light
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has approved a major new retail complex in Hume Street after having previously deferred the...
23 September, 2026
Heritage advisory committee to be re-established but Cr Russell misses out
Wingecarribee Shire Council will re-establish its heritage advisory...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Council say ‘no’ to women’s advisory committee
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has voted overwhelmingly against establishing...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
We need to focus on the basics: Harris
Newly elected Upper Lachlan Shire mayor Gregory Harris spoke to The...
Business
Wollondilly joins push for Metro to Macarthur
Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly councils have joined forces to demand a funded plan for a Metro connection...
23 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Quarry seeks permission to blast
The operators of a Southern Tablelands quarry are seeking State...
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Council keen to see Tarago postal service retained
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council will look at what can be done to ensure postal...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Proposed Goulburn retail development back on council’s agenda
Plans for a significant retail development will be back on the agenda at...
Courts & Police
UPDATE: Moss Vale man remains on bail facing 10 child abuse charges
A Moss Vale man arrested during an AFP child abuse blitz remains on bail as the case against him grows from one...
20 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Gunning News, Goulburn News
Meth, cocaine, heroin and cash allegedly found in Kia
A man has been charged after police allegedly found methylamphetamine,...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Elderly woman in serious condition after incident at Bundanoon
An elderly woman aged in her 70s has crashed into a telegraph pole which...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Highway Patrol strikes again with $840,000 cannabis seizure
Yass Highway Patrol officers have allegedly seized another major...
Opinion
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must know who pays for power, water, roads and risk.
13 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Welcome to Tulip Time — mind the holes
So, if you were running the local council, you would have the place...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Opinion: Data Centres Challenge Net Zero’s Viability
Net Zero promises certainty, affordability and reliability—yet falters...
Opinion: Self-described ‘outsider’ is out of touch
Wingecarribee Shire councillor James Farrell rarely says anything at...
Rural
Avian bird flu detected in Goulburn
Avian bird flu has been detected in a greater crested tern in Goulburn. The single bird detection is one of the five...
12 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Transgrid needs to cough up the cash: Culhane
Mayor Paul Culhane has described the impact of the HumeLink project on...
Motorists reminded of night closures on Hampden Bridge
Local motorists are being reminded of upcoming night closures of Hampden...
Battery farm will ruin our valley: residents
Residents of Kangaroo Valley are calling for AGL to hold a public...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart Carless’s 7 August Opinion article analysed...
11 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor: Homelessness Week 2026: Choosing Love
It is Homelessness Week 2026: 3–9 August. In the depths of winter, when...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
Sport
Macarthur rugby league grand final action
Check out all the action from the Macarthur rugby league grand finals at the Cambelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday....
22 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Camden News
Lions give their fans something to roar about
The Mittagong Lions have convincingly defeated Oakdale Workers to be...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Robertson News, Hill Top News, Exeter News, Moss Vale News, Burrawang News, Bundanoon News
GALLERY: Highlands Soccer Grand Finals - Saturday 11 September, David Wood Fields, East Bowral
As promised, we have a gallery from the Highlands Soccer Association's...
Mittagong News, Camden News, Campbelltown News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Mittagong Lions Reserve Grade v Camden Rams & Oakdale 1st Grade v Campbelltown Collegians
Mittagong Lions had a solid win in the preliminary finals against the...
Arts & Culture
Rick Price fans in for a treat
It has been more than 30 years since Rick Price burst onto the Australian music scene with his debut album ‘Heaven...
10 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Teens need healthy rites of passage: expert
Teens need positive and healthy rites of passage – otherwise they will...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Seven local artists selected as finalists in prestigious sculpture show
Seven artists from the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly and Southern...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Kangaroo Valley News
Documentary, movie shine spotlight on region
A feature documentary that is sure to boost Kangaroo Valley’s...
What’s on
She’ll be apples at Tallong this Sunday
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, Tallong will be the place to be this Sunday (September 27).
22 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 18 to September 20
Cars and coffee, an Irish and Celtic music festival, markets and spring...
Forum to meet on Wednesday night
Local residents will be in for a laugh at the next meeting of the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 11 to September 13
Markets, strawberry farm tours,seedling workshops, heritage and trade...
Community
Rainforest plants on sale this Saturday
Rainforest plants propagated by students at Robertson Public School will be on sale this Saturday (October 26) as...
24 September, 2026
Remembering Robert's life of service to Picton
The Wollondilly community has been in mourning this week after the death...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Young voices wanted as The Southern Wire joins statewide journalism program
The Southern Wire is opening its newsroom to the next generation of...
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Local representatives to give evidence at AI and data inquiry
Representatives of Stop the Gas Plant – Southern Highlands, Win Zero and...
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
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of photos below.
11 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help...
Bridge
Bidding notrump after partner overcalls
When partner overcalls in a minor suit and you have values, playing in notrump is always an option.
14 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Making a game try bid
Constructive bidding should be a conversation in which you seek...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Never smile at a crocodile
You won't find too many advanced plays that are named after animals, but...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
With a strong 2-suited hand, don't be afraid
Bidding a strong hand in competition can be tricky – even more so if you...