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Data centres on agenda at community forum
Discussion around data centres and what they mean for communities like the Southern Highlands will continue at the next meeting of the Southern Highlands Community Forum.
15 August, 2026
News
Network provides secure home help for older women
The Southern Highlands branch of the Older Women's Network (SHOWN) has set up a program for older women in housing...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking: Major search underway for missing teen
A major multi-agency search is underway for an 18-year-old woman missing...
Southern Highlands News, Yanderra News, Bargo News
Hume highway closed at Yanderra due to truck fire
The Hume Highway has been closed northbound at Yanderra (near...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
LEAKED: Liberal contender emerges for Whitlam
Senior members of the Liberal Party at a regional level are blaming...
Council
Upper Lachlan will need more than 1000 new homes
The Upper Lachlan is expected to need more than 1000 new homes over the next 20 years to cater for forecast...
14 August, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Community input to help shape Settlement Strategy
Yass Valley Council will host a number of community drop-in sessions...
Wollondilly News, Warragamba News
Mayor has concerns about proposed tyre recycling facility
Wollondilly residents concerned about a proposed tyre recycling facility...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral South News
EXCLUSIVE Letter to the Editor: Act in haste repent at leisure - Bowral South -quick decisions bring long regret.
From Theo Onisforou. I refer to Council’s Media Statement and the...
Business
Chamber throws support behind veterinary centre proposal
The Robertson Chamber of Commerce is urging local residents to throw their support behind plans for a new veterinary...
14 August, 2026
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Finally some good news for colliery contractors
Redundancy payments have been secured for more than 250 contractors...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
International attention on Moss Vale as data centre fight steps up
A forum being held in Moss Vale this Sunday (August 9) looking at a...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Two Yass shops stubbed out
Two Yass businesses have been ordered to close for up to three months as...
Courts & Police
Rescue helicopters on the scene of missing teen
The search for Lily Hooper continues as the defence force and multiple agencies work to find the missing teen as...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Update: Police confirm the search for Lily Hooper continues.
As at 8am. A major multi-agency search is continuing today for...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Operation Fume: $1.46m illegal smokes and vapes busted on Hume
A massive haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered after...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News, Bargo News
Raptor Squad swoops after stolen Mercedes Hume chase
Raptor Squad officers have charged two teenage girls after an allegedly...
Opinion
Time to celebrate our frontline staff
Regardless of what some people believe, I don’t sit around all day thinking of new ways to bag out Wingecarribee...
9 August, 2026
Opinion: Democracy Demands Accountability
The strength of a democracy is measured by how willingly elected...
Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard
Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code...
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...
Rural
Mixed response to Great Southern Forest proposal
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has slammed proposals to create a new 365,000-hectare national park in...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Kangaroo Valley News
Everything you need to know about Australia's bird flu surge
There are more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu...
New amenities on the way for Bungonia Village Park
Construction has started on a new amenities block at Bungonia Village...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Rural road toll sparks fresh safety plea
The Australian Road Safety Foundation is urging motorists to take extra...
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
Tragedy as rising golf star who made history at Moss Vale dies aged 18
Australian golf is mourning the death of rising star Jessica Bang, just six months after the 18-year-old claimed her...
13 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Cup is back again
It’s one of the most famous trophies in the world – and it will be back...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Sports clubs urged to apply for lifesaving defibrillator grants
Community sporting organisations across Southern NSW can now apply for...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Young athletes receive funding boost
Three talented young athletes from the Goulburn Mulwaree region have...
Arts & Culture
Physical Culture takes centre stage in Goulburn
The best of Australian Physical Culture will be on display in Goulburn this weekend, with up to 400 competitors...
7 August, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Nearly $450,000 boost to make Goulburn's streets come alive
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has secured almost $450,000 in NSW Government...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
SEP is music to council’s ears
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has paved the way for more live entertainment...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News, Kangaroo Valley News, Southern Tablelands News
Artist of the Week – Vanessa Forbes
Our artist of the week is Vanessa Forbes.
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 14 to August 16
Markets, classical music, fun for doggies on a day out in the Wollondilly and much more to keep everyone entertained...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 7 to August 9
A smorgasbord of different events happening across the regions this...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 31 to August 2
Art classes, wine, celebration of beef cattle, markets and more...all...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 24 to July 26
Concerts, markets, author talks and winter festivals - all part of the...
Community
Transport prepares for further highway repair works at Marulan
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is advising it will upgrade a section of the Hume Highway and a section of George Street at...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Lego competition to coincide with Tulip Time
How do you get children interested in an event like Tulip Time? Easy....
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Acclaimed actor to perform heartfelt, hilarious and unmissable show in Bowral
This year’s At Our Table – Highlands Wellbeing Forum will kick off...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Community must present a collective voice on gas plant proposal
Opponents of a proposed gas-fired power plant in Moss Vale can’t afford...
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
Squeezing out a trick
Sometimes, you can pull off an advanced play more or less automatically.
10 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding the switch
Do you automatically return the suit partner has led?
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Asking for a stopper
At matchpoint pairs, the most popular game contract is 3NT, which is as...
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...