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Thousands turn out for solemn day of reflection
The message at all ceremonies was similar: ANZAC Day is not about glorifying war but about remembering those people who have sacrificed their lives and who have served their
25 April, 2026
News
Goulburn residents to rally for Correctional Centre
Goulburn residents are being encouraged to turn out in force next Thursday (April 30) to protest against proposed...
24 April, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Gallery receives funding to redevelop front entrance
The Goulburn Regional Art Gallery will receive a grant of almost...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Reject Repoly co-chair slams big business
Co-chair of Reject Repoly John Hopkins has slammed big business for...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Crookwell News, Camden News, Campbelltown News
ANZAC Day service list for the regions
Our most sacred day of remembrance for our fallen soldiers will see...
Council
33 new citizens welcomed in Goulburn
Thirty-three people have officially become Australian citizens at a ceremony held in Goulburn today.
23 April, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
New $42m Crago Mill Chambers to host first council meeting
Yass Valley Council will hold its April council meeting in the new Crago...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Taralga News
Council staff undergo skin cancer checks across Upper Lachlan
Upper Lachlan Shire Council has carried out workplace skin checks for...
Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News
Green waste collections paused in Upper Lachlan
Kerbside green waste collections across Upper Lachlan will be suspended...
Business
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took possession of the property. The property has...
18 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Local Business Awards Nomination – Thank you!
The Southern Wire extends a big thank you for the nomination as “best...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Newsletter Launches
Our audience continues to grow month on month. We are proud to provide...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Exploding drink bottle warning
A popular 2-litre stainless steel drink bottle sold at Kmart and Target...
Courts & Police
NSW police officer charged over alleged domestic violence offences
A NSW police officer is set to face court over alleged domestic violence-related offences, including stalking and the...
24 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
“You will be caught”: Police warn drivers ahead of Anzac Day blitz
Drivers are being warned to expect a major police presence on local...
Goulburn News, Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Breaking - Linden Toll avoids jail.
Linden Toll was sentenced today in the District Court of NSW at Goulburn...
Multiple emergency services attend a light plane crash on Medway Rd at Berrima
At about 7.45am today emergency services were called to Medway Road,...
Opinion
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across Southern NSW today
5 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Easter cartoon of the day
Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Show’s over, but does anyone really care?
Most people have already tuned out to the Kyle Sandilands/Jacki ‘O’...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Cartoons of the week
Thanks to our cartoonist Paul Dorin for his take on fuel prices.
Rural
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and ongoing supply pressure, with a new report warning...
21 April, 2026
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Yanderra News, Yerrinbool News, Renwick News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Hazard reduction burns planned for this week across the regions
There are several hazard reduction burns planned across the regions this...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Applications open for wind farm community funds
Groups in the Upper Lachlan area are being invited to apply for grants...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor and GM of Wingecarribee Shire has sent us a...
17 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Colo Vale News
Letter to the Editor : New Code Of Meeting Practice
The Code of Meeting Practice contains the rules that Councillors must...
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...
Sport
Football field full of pre-season games over weekend
The David Wood Field at East Bowral was full of football activity on Saturday with the All-Ages Men and Women’s teams...
21 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
St George Illawarra Sack Coach
The St George Illawarra Dragons have parted ways with head coach Shane...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
NRL on the Wire | ROUND 5 WRAP
Panthers once again steal the Show in a Round Full of High Scores. The...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News, Robertson News
Bowral wins the Highlands Cricket First Grade competition.
The Highlands Cricket First and Third Grade finals were played on...
Arts & Culture
Photographers encouraged to expose life as we know it
Photographers from across the region are being encouraged to turn their lens on life in Australia for one of the...
18 April, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Much loved Australian songwriter to visit Bowral this weekend
As part of his regional ‘BY REQUEST’ tour of Australia, beloved...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Living history group returning to Brigadoon
Members of an ACT-based living history group will be returning for this...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
New brochure to help preserve heritage
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has launched a new brochure to help preserve...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 24 to April 26
The Weekend Wire for this special ANZAC Day long weekend edition. Services will be held across all the regions this...
24 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 17 to April 19
There are a plethora of events celebrating Youth Week as well as all...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 10 to April 12
There is a variety of events on this weekend across the regions, with...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 3 to April 5
There's markets galore and easter egg hunts and other activities to keep...
Community
Jock enjoys his 10th pilgrimage from Queensland to Brigadoon
Name: Jock Strappe. No seriously, what’s your real name?
23 April, 2026
Camden News, Campbelltown News, Wollondilly News
Community of Western Sydney invited to check out new airport runway
People in the surrounding suburbs and wider region of Western Sydney are...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Tinker creates history before bumper Brigadoon crowd
Organisers couldn’t have hoped for anything better – blue skies, bumper...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Play ping pong for a cause this Saturday
The Bowral Baptist Church will be a hive of activity tomorrow morning as...
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
Attention turns to final track works on Loop Line
Heritage trains are one step closer to returning to the historic Loop Line between Buxton and Colo Vale.
25 January, 2026
Bridge
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to attempt to construct plausible holdings for the...
3 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Bridge - 2 March 2026
An easy end play.
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Bridge page launches.
The Southern Wire is pleased to announce the launch of a Bridge page. We...