Planning Minister meets Yass mayor as grant could fast-track 3,000 homes

Traffic warning for Goulburn ahead of police academy attestation parade

Motorists in Goulburn are being warned to expect increased traffic this Friday as thousands of people attend a major...

29 April, 2026

Southern Highlands News

Breaking - Minister questions council leadership

Planning Minister Paul Scully MP has raised questions around the...

Southern Highlands News

Minister openly criticises council leadership

NSW Minister for Planning Paul Scully has openly criticised...

Southern Highlands News, Braemar News

EXCLUSIVE: Stockland sues Wingecarribee Council over rejected DA

A major housing proposal in Braemar has escalated to the courts....

$5.5 million in Federal funding for Bargo road improvements

Wollondilly Council will receive just over $5.5 million in Federal Government funding for improvements to Bargo roads.

27 April, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

33 new citizens welcomed in Goulburn

Thirty-three people have officially become Australian citizens at a...

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...

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...

Teen airlifted to Westmead after motorbike crash

A teenage boy is in a critical condition following a fall from a motorcycle at Pheasants Nest.

29 April, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Hells Angels member charged after allegedly posing as ADF soldier

A member of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Menangle News

High-speed, drink-driving and drug bust: two major Mittagong incidents during Anzac Day blitz

Two serious incidents in Mittagong have emerged from a major police...

Southern Highlands News, Hill Top News, Mittagong News

Bushwalker rescued after multi-agency search in Nattai National Park

A bushwalker has been rescued following a multi-agency search in the...

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.

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 News

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...

Opinion

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...

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...

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 for the Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day....

26 April, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hazard reduction burn on Mt Gibraltar

Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke coming from the Mt Gibraltar area today – it’s just a hazard reduction burn.

30 April, 2026

Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Marulan News

Boy missing from Marulan

Police are asking for help to locate Lucas, aged 14.

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Big turnout expected for rally

Hundreds of people are expected to head to Belmore Park in Goulburn on...

Camden News, Campbelltown News, Wollondilly News

Airport runway run attracts huge crowds

‘Once in a lifetime experience’, ‘exhilarating’ and ‘fantastic’ were...

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!

Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT

Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great deal about your shape and strength, you seize...

25 April, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News

Visualisation in defence

Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to...

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

An easy endplay

In the play of the hand, one of declarer's goals is to avoid having to...