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Local businesses feeling the pinch of higher fuel costs
Local businesses across the regions are telling us at The Southern Wire that they are feeling the pinch when it comes to carrying out their everyday tasks due to the increase in
25 March, 2026
News
New ‘Smart Bonds’ System Promises Relief for Renters
Renters in NSW are being promised relief from one of the biggest costs of moving house, with the state government...
23 March, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Goulburn News, Crookwell News
Free vaccine available for Japanese encephalitis in the regions
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a rare but serious illness spread by...
Marulan News, Southern Tablelands News
Connectivity boost for Marulan as new project funding announced
The Federal Government is dialling up mobile coverage in Marulan thanks...
Motorists on notice: Night closures on Moss Vale Road
Motorists are being advised of upcoming night closures on Moss Vale Road...
Council
Onisforou allegedly blocked from entering council
Breaking News - Police have apparently stopped local cattle farmer and developer Theo Onisforou from entering the...
18 March, 2026
Dalton News, Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News
Gas-fired power station at Dalton will not proceed: AGL
Energy company AGL has stated that it will not proceed with it’s...
Council transitions to a new phone number
Wingecarribee Shire Council is about to transition to a new telephone...
Civic centre to bustle with students
Wollondilly’s Shire Council’s new civic centre in Picton will soon be...
Business
New business chamber chair trying to foster good relations
New chair of Business Southern Highlands Greg Welsh sat down with The Southern Wire to have an exclusive chat about...
19 March, 2026
Local News
IDA support for hydro storage project in Wollondilly
A proposed hydro storage project in the Wollondilly Shire is one of 16...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Wollondilly in shock as 238 colliery workers face immediate unemployment
The Wollondilly community is in shock tonight with 238 workers at...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drivers ditch petrol as EV sales nearly double
Sales of electric vehicles from two of the world’s best-known brands...
Courts & Police
Police Academy - Training Exercise Set for Goulburn This Saturday
The NSW Police Academy at McDermott Drive, Goulburn, has advised neighbouring residents of a training exercise to be...
20 March, 2026
Wollondilly News, Camden News, Campbelltown News
Former police officer charged over alleged false report
A former police officer is before the courts after being charged over an...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police Academy in action as training exercise planned in Goulburn
Residents near the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn have been advised to...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Picton News, Camden News, Campbelltown News, Bundanoon News
UPDATE: Mother concerned for her daughter’s whereabouts - Madison found safe and well
UPDATE: The Southern Wire received a message from her mother in the...
Opinion
Exclusive: Gallery Accounts Show $2 Million in the Bank Ahead of Funding Decision
From the desk of the editor. Our senior journalist Stuart Carless earlier today posed the question in his report :...
17 March, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Taking a walk on the wild side – down Bowral Street
I like to walk. It helps ease my chronic back pain and clear my head. I...
OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Celebrating Life One Bite at a Time
Fun Friday often means takeout.
Rural
New bridge at Kangaroo Valley is still an option
Transport for NSW will continue to pursue options for a new bridge in Kangaroo Valley because of structural problems...
21 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Show win the cat’s whiskers for proud dad
This year’s Goulburn Show provided another proud dad moment for...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Hazard reduction burn cancelled because of grape harvest fears
A hazard reduction burn planned for the Wee Jasper area tomorrow...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Little change in water storage levels at Yass
There has been little change in water storage levels at Yass since...
Letters to the Editor
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...
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...
Facebook posts haunt Mayor
Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown...
Sport
Highlands and Wollondilly Clubs Share $50,000 in Grants
Six local sporting organisations across the Southern Highlands and Wollondilly have secured a combined $50,000 in the...
24 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Robertson News
Grand Finals Caught Behind by the Weather
Highlands Cricket hosted grand finals across all three grades on...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Highlands crowned Jefferys Cup champions after win over Shoalhaven at Moss Vale
The Highlands have claimed the Southern Districts Cricket Zone’s Under...
Highlands Cricket: Robertson, Moss Vale and Bowral advance to grand finals
Highlands Cricket’s three grade competitions produced a day of drama on...
Arts & Culture
Artist of the Week, Monique Turczynski.
I currently live in the Southern Highlands. I was born and raised in Bowral, it was a great place to grow up, and...
15 March, 2026
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Lights, camera, cash: what a film studio could mean for our local economy
A proposal for a major film studio at Oran Park has placed The Southern...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Fiddlers Tent the place to be for Scottish music and song
The Fiddlers Tent will be the place to be at this year’s Bundanoon...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Artist of the Week - Meryl (Mezza) O’Brien
I have been asked by Southern Wire to be their very first artist of the...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 20 to March 22
Another weekend of agricultural shows, with both Yass and Camden hosting their shows this Friday and Saturday...
20 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 13 to March 15
The Weekend Wire column for this weekend - another local country show -...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 6 to March 8
The first Weekend Wire for the month of March with events held across...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 27 to March 1
The final Weekend Wire for February for the regions - can't believe...
Community
Wet weather doesn’t dampen enthusiasm for 140th Camden Show
Thunderstorms and forecast heavy rain on Saturday did not dampen the enthusiasm of showgoers for the 2026 Camden...
24 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News, Sutton Forest News
Wildlife warriors on the same page
Dr Stephen Van Mil and Peter Stevens are on the same page when it comes...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Moss Vale Show keeps crowds entertained over the weekend
The 2026 Moss Vale Show proved to be success held over three days, with...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
GALLERY: Goulburn Show draws better crowds than last year
More than 10,000 people passed through the gates over the weekend of...
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
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
22 March, 2026
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...