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Consultant paints grim picture of Yass Valley’s financial position
Yass Valley residents are staring down the barrel of a massive rates hike as council struggles to get back on track financially.
9 October, 2026
News
Macquarie Pass reopens after early-morning rock fall
The Illawarra Highway has reopened at Macquarie Pass after an early-morning rock fall forced the road to close in...
5 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Valley continues push for HumeLink compensation
Yass Valley Council will continue its push for a “modest” amount of...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
TfNSW to trial new culvert camera technology
Yass has been identified as one of 10 regional locations where Transport...
End of an era as demolition work commences
Work has started on the demolition of Wollondilly Shire Council’s old...
Council
Wollondilly, Camden and Shoalhaven win planning cash as Wingecarribee misses out
Wollondilly, Camden and Shoalhaven councils have qualified for a share of up to $73 million in NSW Government...
7 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Valley council facing some tough decisions
Yass Valley Shire Council is facing some tough decisions as it struggles...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Data centres not a priority: Yass Valley
Yass has been identified as one of only three locations in regional NSW...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Planning panel knocks back independent living units
The Wingecarribee Local Planning Panel (LPP) has knocked back plans for...
Business
Let’s get back to work: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan is hoping Tahmoor Colliery will continue to support local families well into the...
8 October, 2026
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
‘Good riddance’ to Gupta and GFG Alliance: Mayor
It is time for the Wollondilly community to draw the line under Sanjeev...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Tuckerman urges locals to back small business
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman is urging residents to shop locally...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Small businesses wilt as tulip festival blooms
Wingecarribee Shire Council may be reaping a huge profit from Tulip Time...
Courts & Police
143km/h near Mittagong as police wrap up deadly Labour Day weekend
A 21-year-old woman has had her licence suspended for six months after allegedly being clocked at 143km/h on the Hume...
6 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Man had history of firearms offences
The man is yet to be formally identified but Southern Region Commander,...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking: Man shot dead by police near Yass
A man has been fatally shot by police after allegedly pointing a rifle...
Breaking: 100 charged in massive drug crackdown
More than 100 people have been charged with alleged drug offences and 43...
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
Essential repairs on Barton Highway at Murrumbateman
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has advised that repairs will be undertaken at various locations between Monday, October 12...
8 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Government seeks feedback on timber truss bridges
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is looking to retain three historic bridges...
Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News
Postal services in Tarago to continue
Postal services in the small Southern Tablelands town of Tarago have...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Avian bird flu detected in Goulburn
Avian bird flu has been detected in a greater crested tern in...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting phenomenon. She is the first woman to lead Wingecarribee...
24 September, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
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...
Sport
Baseball taking Wollondilly by storm
The region’s newest sporting club, the Wollondilly Dodgers Baseball Club, has more than 120 registered players and a...
1 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Boon needs to restore ‘commonsense’ says Nanva
Labor spokesperson for Goulburn Bob Nanva has called on the incoming...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Macarthur rugby league grand final action
Check out all the action from the Macarthur rugby league grand finals at...
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...
Arts & Culture
Instrument library will make music more accessible
The Hume Conservatorium of Music (HCM) has welcomed State Government funding to establish a Community Instrument...
7 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
No plan a good plan for popular Australian author
Popular Australian author Chris Hammer describes himself as a...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News
Rick Price fans in for a treat
It has been more than 30 years since Rick Price burst onto the...
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...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 9 to October 11
For the last week of the school holidays, some great activities and events to attend including markets, cycling,...
9 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 2 to October 5
A long weekend filled with a variety of activities across the regions,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 25 to September 27
Open gardens, apple festivals, car rallies and even a book exchange are...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police academy to host open day
Local residents considering a career in policing are being encouraged to...
Community
FOWAS on the hunt for volunteers, committee members
Friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS) has put out a call for more volunteers as it prepares to...
7 October, 2026
Rotary Club of Picton celebrating 60th birthday
Wollondilly residents are being invited to help the Rotary Club of...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Thousands flock to Robertson for a Spring celebration
Long-time locals say they have never seen Robertson as busy as it was on...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn Lilac City Festival 2026 street parade
What a difference a day makes! The only reason people needed an umbrella...
Fashion & Style
Heni crowned festival queen
Goulburn identity Heni Pearson has been crowned queen of this year’s Goulburn Lilac City Festival.
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic...
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
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Bidding notrump after partner overcalls
When partner overcalls in a minor suit and you have values, playing in...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Making a game try bid
Constructive bidding should be a conversation in which you seek...