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Premier and Emergency Services minister inspect Moss Vale fire station upgrades
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib paid a visit to Moss Vale Fire Station on Thursday morning to take a look at the new upgrades that
26 February, 2026
News
Transport for NSW under fire – again – as Marulan works continue
One frustrated motorist has described the traffic chaos as “apocalyptic” and has questioned the lack of notice.
25 February, 2026
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Colo Vale News, Thirlmere News, Buxton News, Yerrinbool News
Steam trains will return to Colo Vale this year
CEO of Transport Heritage NSW, Andrew Moritz, has told Wingecarribee...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Auction launches Saturday to support Reject Repoly
Local residents are being urged to throw their support behind a major...
Braemar News, Southern Highlands News
$22 million for Tyree to help lead clean energy transition
Tyree Transformers in Braemar will be a major beneficiary of NSW...
Council
It won’t happen again: Council moves to reassure community
A former Goulburn-Mulwaree Council employee allegedly stole more than $700,000 of ratepayers’ money over a four-year...
22 February, 2026
Busking on the agenda as Council kicks off 2026
Under the proposed new ‘Busking Terms and Conditions’, buskers will be...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Heavy patching to be undertaken on Sandy Point Road
Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises that Heavy Patch Repair works will...
Work to start soon on two disaster-affected roads
Wombeyan Caves Road may soon lose its title as one of the worst roads in...
Business
Volvo retailer hits the pinnacle again
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands has been named Australia’s top Rural Retailer of the Year at Volvo’s annual Pinnacle...
22 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Whitlam MP welcomes inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling
Member for Whitlam Carol Berry has welcomed the announcement of an...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Giving old jewellery another life
As one of the largest gold and silver jewellery buyers in Australia,...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Pests don’t wait – protect your home now
Pest problems are on the rise, and waiting can cost homeowners thousands.
Courts & Police
Police seize $13 million crop at Marulan
Police have seized cannabis plants with a street value of more than $13 million after executing a search warrant near...
26 February, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Two men charged after a large quantity of cannabis seized during a road stop in Goulburn
Two men have been charged after a large quantity of cannabis was seized...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Man charged after police seized $784,000 worth of cigarettes, tobacco leaf and vapes during road stop near Yass
A man has been charged after police allegedly seized more than $784,000...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Unlicensed driver arrested driving at 218km/h at Yass whilst over the drug and alcohol limit.
At 12.27am on Sunday 22nd February 2026, police attached to Yass HWP...
Opinion
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 don’t like it when my walk becomes...
25 February, 2026
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.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drawing Clouds and Coconuts, the Art of Endless Jokes
In a new addition to The Southern Wire, cartoonist Paul Dorin will be...
Rural
Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.
The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of Crookwell.
25 January, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale cattle sales report
There was a slight decrease in numbers for a total yarding of 1988 fair...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Southern Highlands Cattle sale report.
A run of high yielding yearlings to suit the trade selling from 526c to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Virtual fencing legalised in NSW as local farmers hail ‘game-changer’
Local cattle and dairy farmers will soon be able to manage livestock...
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
Endless summer continues for local cricket fans
Australia may have crashed out of the T20 World Cup – but there will be some cracking action much closer to home...
21 February, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Friendship and peace come to Goulburn through Judo
Goulburn is about to get another well-deserved feather in its sporting cap.
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Come and try hockey in Mittagong
If any kids or adults are looking to play a sport that is active and fun...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Southern Tablelands News
Gaining new skills through wheelchair basketball
Looking for a new sporting skill or something to occupy your time that...
Arts & Culture
Campbelltown paralympian flying high after Britain’s Got Talent honour
Campbelltown paralympian and disability advocate Paul Nunnari is flying high this week after having received...
24 February, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Live music, food, and fun for Vibesfest Goulburn 2026
Vibesfest is coming to Belmore Park this Saturday 21 February from...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Highlands music under a collective prism
The Highlands Music Collective is looking forward to presenting their...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Experience colour, culture and community at the Goulburn Multicultural Festival
Goulburn’s Belmore Park will come alive with colour, music and culture...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 27 to March 1
The final Weekend Wire for February for the regions - can't believe we're into March already!
27 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 20 to February 22
It's a busy weekend across the region, with festivals and other events-...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 13 to February 15
A busy weekend across all the regions this weekend, with lots of shows...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 6 to February 8
Yes, it's that time again - the all-important Weekend Wire, your go-to...
Community
Bundanoon RSL Sub Branch farewells valued member Robert Williams
The Bundanoon RSL Sub Branch has mourned the passing of one of their own recently.
25 February, 2026
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
UPDATE: Beloved Bundanoon identity who was missing is now found
UPDATE: Mr Alvares has been found. Beloved former Bundanoon resident...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Important upgrades to intersection in Goulburn
The construction of a roundabout will soon commence at the intersection...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn welcomes region's first Return and Earn depot
Goulburn is now home to a new Return and Earn depot designed to make...
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