E-bikes not just a city problem

Board tight-lipped on Azzopardi parole

The Adult Parole Board Victoria is refusing to say whether or not convicted fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has been...

10 February, 2026

Southern Tablelands News

Bannaby to get big battery

Bannaby in the Southern Tablelands will be home to one of six new ‘big...

Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News

Old Sunshine Lodge on the market

The old Sunshine Lodge in Mittagong has hit the market with a price tag...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Federal government providing funding to make Oallen Ford Road safer

The Albanese Government is continuing to improve road safety on regional...

Work to start soon on two disaster-affected roads

Wombeyan Caves Road may soon lose its title as one of the worst roads in the Wingecarribee Shire.

8 February, 2026

Southern Highlands News

Council gets it wrong with school zone reminder

Wingecarribee Shire Council has issued a reminder to motorists that...

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

Planning panel approves Moss Vale childcare centre

Controversial plans for a childcare centre in Farnborough Drive, Moss...

Southern Tablelands News, Dalton News

Upper Lachlan Council calls extraordinary meeting in relation to gas fired power station

Upper Lachlan Shire Council has called an extraordinary meeting for...

Whitlam MP welcomes inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling

Member for Whitlam Carol Berry has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.

9 February, 2026

Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News

Giving old jewellery another life

As one of the largest gold and silver jewellery buyers in Australia,...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News

Pests don’t wait – protect your home now

Pest problems are on the rise, and waiting can cost homeowners thousands.

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

No prosecutions, few fines in strong year for food safety across our regions

Businesses across The Southern Wire’s readership area have largely...

Woman dies after single vehicle crash near Gunning

A driver has died after a single vehicle-crash at Cullerin near Gunning overnight.

8 February, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Homicide Squad detectives charge pair with domestic murder of Goulburn woman

Homicide Squad detectives have charged two people following an...

Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

Fraudster remains in custody

Fraudster Linden Toll remains in custody after his latest court appearance.

Camden News, Wollondilly News

A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Camden South yesterday.

A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Camden South on...

Opinion

OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy

Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling on schools to take part in its “Earth Flix...

10 February, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Celebrating Life One Bite at a Time

Fun Friday often means takeout.

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Drawing Clouds and Coconuts, the Art of Endless Jokes

In a new addition to The Southern Wire, cartoonist Paul Dorin will be...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Yes Minister! Or No Minister?! Southern NSW misses out.

As publisher of The Southern Wire, in Southern NSW, I think all the time...

Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.

The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of Crookwell.

25 January, 2026

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

Moss Vale cattle sales report

There was a slight decrease in numbers for a total yarding of 1988 fair...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

Southern Highlands Cattle sale report.

A run of high yielding yearlings to suit the trade selling from 526c to...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News

Virtual fencing legalised in NSW as local farmers hail ‘game-changer’

Local cattle and dairy farmers will soon be able to manage livestock...

Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation

Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and forcing them out of classrooms

2 February, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News

Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council

Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...

Southern Highlands News

Facebook posts haunt Mayor

Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown...

Come and try hockey in Mittagong

If any kids or adults are looking to play a sport that is active and fun as well as enjoying a great team atmosphere,...

10 February, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Southern Tablelands News

Gaining new skills through wheelchair basketball

Looking for a new sporting skill or something to occupy your time that...

Tahmoor News, Wollondilly News

Try netball in Wollondilly

If your child is looking for their next adventure, or you're simply...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Ashes decided, but Fifth test will still be a cracker

The Ashes may already have been decided but there is still plenty of...

Landmark documentary to screen in Bowral

The King’s Foundation Australia will host a free community screening of a landmark documentary in Bowral next month.

9 February, 2026

Camden News, Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News

Curtain rises for country music fans

Two-time Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is on his way to the region...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Bowral News

Scarsden will live on says best-selling author says

Martin Scarsden. Journalist. He’s flawed. He makes mistakes. He tries to...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

A day at the beach without the sand: Sydney exhibition beckons regional families

Families across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and...

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 6 to February 8

Yes, it's that time again - the all-important Weekend Wire, your go-to column for what's on across the Wollondilly,...

6 February, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE - Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass, January 30th - February 1st

Here is the Weekend Wire for this weekend, with a variety of activities...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 23 to 25

The weekly Weekend Wire for the Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 16 to 18

Catch up on events across all four regions this weekend for the third...

Unwanted dumping continues to hurt local charities

Unwanted dumping outside charity stores across the region continues to place an enormous burden on the organisations...

9 February, 2026

Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News

Bundanoon dad the changing face of apprenticeships

You don’t have to be a school leaver to be an apprentice – just ask...

Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News

Dementia numbers expected to double by 2065

The number of Australians living with dementia is expected to more than...

Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

Federal government to fund trees in honour of local Vietnam War veterans

Federal Member for Whitlam Carol Berry says the Australian Government...

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...

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

Wollondilly News

Great news for northern Wollondilly residents

Penrith Beach has opened for summer!