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BREAKING - Fire Destroys Iconic Building
A much loved building in Menangle, known as The Store, was destroyed by fire this morning.
25 May, 2026
News
Agencies use plane crash simulation to hone response skills.
Emergency response personnel from across the Southern Highlands have used a simulated plane crash in Mittagong to...
25 May, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Large turnout for gas plant hearing
Close to 200 people surrounded the representatives from the Land and...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Poll Shock: One Nation Surge Threatens Hume, Whitlam And Riverina
New polling suggests One Nation could emerge as a major force at the...
Camden News, Appin News, Campbelltown News
Camden Bypass Extension Plans Underway
The first steps towards a long-awaited extension of the Camden Bypass...
Council
Finlay Road works to begin.
Night works are set to begin on Finlay Road in Goulburn as part of a road upgrade project targeting sections impacted...
24 May, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Mornings with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Yass Valley Council's next 'Mornings with the Mayor' will be held on 1...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Heritage Honour For Rocky Hill
The conservation of Goulburn’s iconic Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower has...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Roundabout set to open early
The new roundabout at the intersection of Clinton and Deccan Streets in...
Business
More ways to read your local news
Tik Tok is the place we have a bit of fun with music matching the stories of the day.
16 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Asbestos found in childrens sand
Children’s play sand sold locally through The Reject Shop has been...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
$380 Million M5 Upgrade Underway
Major construction is now underway on a $380 million upgrade of the M5...
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took...
Courts & Police
Charges laid against council critic
Theo Onisforou the Southern Highlands businessman and farmer who has been a vocal critic of Wingecarribee Shire...
22 May, 2026
Domestic violence remains a priority: NSW Police
NSW Police have moved to reassure residents that domestic violence...
BREAKING - Bodies of children and woman found in home
Reader discretion advised.
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police make arrest after Goulburn manhunt
A 26-year-old man has been charged with alleged domestic violence...
Opinion
“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint
Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over asbestos concerns, we are now reporting an...
17 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion - A circling police plane tells a bigger story
One of our team was still working when a police aircraft appeared on...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Easter cartoon of the day
Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!
Rural
Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee...
12 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility
THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Childcare
Dear Editor, I recently read your articles regarding the approval of the childcare centres on Eridge Park Road and...
21 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Data Centre and Gas Plant
Dear Editor at The Southern Wire. I am a small local business...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor.
Letter to the Editor regarding the proposed Moss Vale Gas Plant.
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor...
Sport
GALLERY: Moss Vale Football Club vs. Robertson-Burrawang Rovers All Age Mens match, Stephens Park, Bowral
The Moss Vale Football Club second grade soccer side faced off against Robertson - Burrawang Rovers, coming away with...
25 May, 2026
Moss Vale News, Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News
Embrace a new sport taking the region by storm
A new sport is taking the Southern Highlands, Australia and even New...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Full field of players for Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day
There was a full field of players at the Moss Vale Golf Club last Friday...
Bundanoon News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Hill Top News, Bowral News
Football field full of pre-season games over weekend
The David Wood Field at East Bowral was full of football activity on...
Arts & Culture
Enjoy a feast of big band music in Bowral
Get set to enjoy an epic feast of concert band music this Sunday at the Bowral Memorial Hall, as the Southern...
19 May, 2026
Bowral News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Theatre group remembers one of their own
Local theatre group Highlands Theatre Group (HTG) is mourning the loss...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Stage great on his way to Bundanoon
Internationally acclaimed Australian actor John Bell will be just one of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Photographers encouraged to expose life as we know it
Photographers from across the region are being encouraged to turn their...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 22 to May 24
What's on this weekend across the four regions? Well, here's your chance to find out with the Weekend Wire.
22 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 15 to May 17
A wonderful weekend of markets, parkruns and charity motorbike rides and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 8 to May 10
The Weekend Wire for this momentous Mother's Day weekend for across the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 1 to May 3
A great collection of markets and music concerts with a smattering of...
Community
Maintenance works on Cambewarra Mountain
Maintenance works will be carried out on Moss Vale Road at Cambewarra Mountain over the next two weeks, weather...
25 May, 2026
Menangle News, Wollondilly News
Wollondilly MP speaks on Menangle fire
Wollondilly MP Judy Hannan says it is “incredibly sad” to see a historic...
Agencies use plane crash simulation to hone response skills
Emergency response personnel from across the Southern Highlands have...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
State Recognition For Robertson Showground Volunteer
Robertson’s Kurt Eyding has been recognised for a decade of volunteer...
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
Festival of Steam Gallery
Stuart Carless attended the festival last weekend and shares his gallery of photos. Who can you spot?!
21 May, 2026
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...
Great news for northern Wollondilly residents
Penrith Beach has opened for summer!
Bridge
Keeping control of trumps
Once in a while, you find yourself in a contract with an 8-card trump fit but few top cards in the suit.
24 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Unblocking dummy's long suit
Sometimes, limited communication makes it difficult to establish dummy's...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT
Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to...