Latest News
Accidents, missing bushwalkers keep SES operators on their toes
Local State Emergency Service (SES) rescue volunteers have been kept on their toes in recent days with four life critical incidents since Saturday.
14 April, 2026
News
Exclusive - Former Liberal MLC now singing One Nation’s praises
When Louis (Lou) Amato was elected to the NSW Legislative Council, he was full of praise for the Liberal Party and...
13 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
OPINION - One Nation steam train gathers pace in the Southern Highlands
Polling indicates that people are as likely to vote One Nation as they...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
16 parking spaces axed in Argyle Street upgrade
Transport for NSW has confirmed the final design for traffic and...
BREAKING NEWS - Mayor and GM seek AVO against Onisforou
The Wingecarribee Shire Mayor and the General Manager are involved in an...
Council
Local councillor recommends the benefits of a local finance committee
A local councillor is recommending that Wingecarribee Shire Council explore the benefits of adopting its own Finance...
13 April, 2026
Yass maternity hub underway as construction ramps up
Construction is underway on a new maternity hub at Yass Hospital, with...
Yass pool to reopen warmer and longer after heating upgrade
Whilst the pool in Yass is now closed for the season, it will return...
Council plan: massive rise in rates, water and sewer fees.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is proposing a sweeping overhaul of its...
Business
Local Business Awards Nomination – Thank you!
The Southern Wire extends a big thank you for the nomination as “best new business” in the prestigious Local Business...
9 April, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Empowering Highlands local women through exciting events
There is something powerful that happens when women gather, not to...
Courts & Police
Dimec matter adjourned as 42 charges proceed
As previously reported by The Southern Wire, 59-year-old Martin Thomas Dimec is facing 41 counts of dishonestly...
10 April, 2026
Drug bust and knife found in quiet Hill Top street
At about 7.25am on Tuesday morning (7 April), officers attached to the...
Goulburn News, Campbelltown News, Southern Tablelands News
Two teenage girls missing after last seen in Goulburn
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate two teenage girls...
Southern Highlands News, Goulburn News, Bowral News
Toll to be sentenced later this month
Linden Maxwell Toll appeared before the District Court in Goulburn on 7...
Opinion
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.
Rural
Applications open for wind farm community funds
Groups in the Upper Lachlan area are being invited to apply for grants through the community fund programs for the...
2 April, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
District vet shares knowledge on foot health of sheep
Local landholders and members of staff from Local Land Services (LLS)...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Farmer confidence collapses
Farmer confidence across Southern New South Wales has fallen sharply,...
New bridge at Kangaroo Valley is still an option
Transport for NSW will continue to pursue options for a new bridge in...
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
NRL on the Wire | ROUND 5 WRAP
Panthers once again steal the Show in a Round Full of High Scores. The Panthers make it 5 wins in a row with a...
7 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News, Robertson News
Bowral wins the Highlands Cricket First Grade competition.
The Highlands Cricket First and Third Grade finals were played on...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Junior rugby talent to take the field at Monaro 7s in Goulburn
Goulburn will play host to the Monaro Junior Rugby Sevens Festival, with...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Colo Vale News
Highlands and Wollondilly Clubs Share $50,000 in Grants
Six local sporting organisations across the Southern Highlands and...
Arts & Culture
Much loved Australian songwriter to visit Bowral this weekend
As part of his regional ‘BY REQUEST’ tour of Australia, beloved singer-songwriter and musician Diesel is coming to...
9 April, 2026
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...
Experience creativity of young Camden locals
Tickets are now officially on sale for Camden Shorts 2026.
What’s on
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 markets, farm tours, movie screenings and even...
10 April, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 27 to March 29
Yes, it's the weekend again across our four regions, and there's a lot...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 20 to March 22
Another weekend of agricultural shows, with both Yass and Camden hosting...
Community
Come and try the Scouts at Moss Vale
Moss Vale Scouts are looking for more kids to become members of their scout group for the upcoming Term 2 of school...
12 April, 2026
Don’t paws for thought this May in Camden
Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park will be invaded by animals of a...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Lifting of the stones steeped in history
The lifting of the stones is being described as one of the ‘must-see’...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Monday Cartoon
Of course, cartoonist Paul finds a way to include a palm tree on an...
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
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to attempt to construct plausible holdings for the...
3 April, 2026
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
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...