Ruddick seeking review of code and a couple of apologies

New bus services to provide more options for Wollondilly residents

Wollondilly residents will enjoy improved connectivity with Campbelltown and Wollongong courtesy of new bus services...

9 November, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News

Steps being taken to make Bundanoon dementia friendly

Steps are being taken to make Bundanoon ‘dementia friendly’ as part of a...

Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News

School amalgamation decision ‘revoked’ says Bishop

The Catholic Diocese of Wollongong is back-tracking on controversial...

Southern Highlands News, Burradoo News

Council response to safety concerns ‘farcical’

Wingecarribee Shire Council’s response to safety concerns relating to a...

Flood of support for Mayor after cancer diagnosis

Wollondilly mayor Matt Gould has been flooded with messages of support after announcing on social media that he has a...

10 November, 2026

Southern Tablelands News, Yass News

Yass Valley council to hold information sessions

Yass Valley Council will hold a number of information sessions across...

Southern Highlands News

Rate rise will hurt vulnerable families: charity

The Australian DIY Families Institute has launched a stunning attack on...

Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News

Time to consider popularly elected mayor: Culhane

Upper Lachlan councillor Paul Culhane isn’t happy about the way he was...

Taxi service closure leaves Highlanders scrambling

Many Southern Highlanders have been left scrambling for transport after the shock closure on Monday of Southern...

3 November, 2026

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

Historic flight has ‘Intern Pete’ feeling sky high

You could be forgiven for thinking that Sydney’s Peter Deppeler had just...

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

Government has brought small business ‘to its knees’

Small business is “on its knees” and the Albanese Government is largely...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Springetts say ‘thank you’ with centenary family day

The Springett name is synonymous with Bowral and the Southern...

Dashcam appeal after boy killed in Sutton crash

Crash investigators are appealing for dashcam footage after a 10-year-old boy died when a car hit a tree and caught...

8 November, 2026

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Man charged with assault after death at Goulburn hotel

A 39-year-old man has been charged with common assault after another man...

Southern Highlands News, Berrima News

ATM stolen after ram raid in the Southern Highlands

An investigation is underway following an ATM ram raid in the Southern...

Southern Tablelands News, Gunning News

Driver killed as two B-doubles collide on Hume Highway near Gunning

Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes of the highway...

Contributed

Dr Raymond Khoury Opinion

The Expulsion of Councillor Sara Moylan: When Responsibility Becomes Disorder

5 November, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Opinion: Speaking up not too much to expect

We elect our politicians at all three levels of government for one...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse

Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must...

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...

Is my tank water safe to drink?

It’s one question many Southern Highlanders ask themselves on a daily basis.

10 November, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Exeter News

Sydney Trains to speak at EVA meeting on planned station upgrade

Representatives from Sydney Trains will address a meeting of the Exeter...

Southern Highlands News, Kangaloon News

Maintenance work on Kangaloon Road starting next week

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be undertaking maintenance works on...

Southern Highlands News, Exeter News

Sydney Trains to meet with Exeter residents

Sydney Trains will meet with Exeter residents in early November to...

Letter to the Editor: Roadwork timing

Has Transport for NSW checked the local events calendar for the timing of these roadworks

4 November, 2026

Southern Highlands News

Letter to the Editor: New Mayor

Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting...

Southern Highlands News

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...

Tigers roar, Spuds cook Bowral and Welby Oval goes to the dogs

Sir Wally apologises for the lateness of this week’s report. I have been conducting research at the pub since...

30 October, 2026

Southern Highlands News

Alcorn leaves Bowral forlorn

One week after this Wally declared Bowral was still the one, Mittagong...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Pedal power helps drive regional economy

More than 2500 cyclists – most of them visitors – have saddled up for...

Wollondilly News

Eventful return to baseball after school holiday break

The Wollondilly Dodgers had an eventful return to baseball following the...

Artist of the Week – Dani Vittz

Stuart Carless brings you this weeks artist of the week.

8 November, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

Quality of photography amazes participants

Two members of the the Southern Highlands branch of U3A (University of...

Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News

Sounds of swing will support local veterans

Local residents will have an opportunity to support the Bundanoon RSL...

Mittagong News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

Disability service provider excited for night of nights

Local disability service provider Interchange Australia (Southern...

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

Wild West themed country fairs, model railway exhibitions, movies in the park, fruit picking and a whole heap more on...

6 November, 2026

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

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 30 to November 1

A spooky themed Weekend Wire this time, with lots of Halloween events on...

Picton News, Wollondilly News

Annual show only hours away

The 85th annual Picton Show is coming up this weekend (Saturday 24 and...

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

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

An art exhibition launch, celebration of local gourmet cooking, pig...

Feedback sought on proposed naming of Bundanoon park

It’s a popular little piece of public space in the centre of Bundanoon that has never been formally named.

9 November, 2026

Southern Tablelands News, Yass News

Join the Christmas fun on Comur Street

Yass businesses, community groups, sporting clubs and schools are...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Four charities to benefit from Rotary golf day in Goulburn

The Rotary Club of Goulburn is gearing up for its annual Charity Golf...

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

Saddle up at Moss Vale Public School this Friday

Get saddled up for the Moss Vale Public School Country Fair this Friday...

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...

Private garden opens for a good cause

Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore a spectacular private garden this weekend – and to...

30 October, 2026

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

Bird watchers counting down to annual survey

Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Tulip Time Blooms

Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of...

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...

When greed is good

When playing in a matchpoints duplicate session, you are always on the lookout for overtricks.

26 October, 2026

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

Unconventional pre-empts

Opposite a passed partner, you don't need to "play by the rules" with...

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

Not going down too many

There are times when your contract looks pretty hopeless.

Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Finding an effective opening lead

Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.