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Launching hope for older women
It was a full house in Annesley's ballroom on Friday morning for the official launch of the Homes for Older Women (HOWS) initiative by the Southern Highlands branch of the Older
5 September, 2026
News
Weather warning issued for region on Saturday
A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued for large parts of the region tomorrow (Saturday). The...
4 September, 2026
Wind farm modification ‘very concerning’
A Yass Valley councillor has expressed concern over a State Government...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Residents urged to back call for reinstatement of urgent care service
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman is encouraging local residents to...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Works pave the way for new Regional Rail fleet
Works will be undertaken at the Menangle and Douglas Park train stations...
Council
Poor old DAISY – it’s goodbye for now
Like a trainee who didn’t perform on the job, DAISY - Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
2 September, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Tarago News
Wind farm proposal ‘vandalism’ says deputy mayor
Cr Flint visited the site on Saturday and met with residents who will be...
Time to test community sentiment
Local residents are being asked to comment on Wingecarribee Shire...
Mixed response to plans for new Couridjah function centre
Residents have expressed concern over a proposed function centre in Colo...
Business
Yass Valley Council wants action on town’s post office
Yass Valley Council has expressed frustration over the length of time being taken to effect repairs and remove the...
5 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Straight back to business after fire scare
A Bowral business was trading as normal on Thursday night after a fire...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Another sign that work will restart at Tahmoor Colliery
In another positive sign for unemployed Wollondilly miners, the...
Wilton industrial park moves forward with 1,500 jobs promised
Plans for a 108-hectare industrial precinct expected to support more...
Courts & Police
$850,000 cannabis haul allegedly found in van near Yass
A Victorian man has been charged after police allegedly found more than 85 kilograms of cannabis worth an estimated...
4 September, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Massive response to fire in Bowral
There was a massive emergency response to a fire in Bowral late this...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Update: Truck completely destroyed in Hume crash
An update to our earlier story. A spokesperson for the NSW Police has...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Hume Highway closed at Berrima after crash
Update 12:52 - A rescue Helicopter has been on site. There is no update...
Opinion
Opinion: Self-described ‘outsider’ is out of touch
Wingecarribee Shire councillor James Farrell rarely says anything at meetings. No comment. Let’s move things along.
22 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Time to celebrate our frontline staff
Regardless of what some people believe, I don’t sit around all day...
Opinion: Democracy Demands Accountability
The strength of a democracy is measured by how willingly elected...
Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard
Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code...
Rural
Transgrid needs to cough up the cash: Culhane
Mayor Paul Culhane has described the impact of the HumeLink project on the Upper Lachlan Shire as “stark and...
3 September, 2026
Motorists reminded of night closures on Hampden Bridge
Local motorists are being reminded of upcoming night closures of Hampden...
Battery farm will ruin our valley: residents
Residents of Kangaroo Valley are calling for AGL to hold a public...
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Proposed solar farm ‘unbelievable’ says mayor
Goulburn-Mulwaree mayor Nina Dillon has described a proposed solar farm...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart Carless’s 7 August Opinion article analysed...
11 August, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
Sport
I’m a Swans supporter and I’m devastated
I have been a Sydney Swans supporter for years. I bought all of my kids up as Swans supporters.
22 August, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Tragedy as rising golf star who made history at Moss Vale dies aged 18
Australian golf is mourning the death of rising star Jessica Bang, just...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Cup is back again
It’s one of the most famous trophies in the world – and it will be back...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Sports clubs urged to apply for lifesaving defibrillator grants
Community sporting organisations across Southern NSW can now apply for...
Arts & Culture
Documentary, movie shine spotlight on region
A feature documentary that is sure to boost Kangaroo Valley’s ever-increasing popularity has just been released and...
3 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News, Exeter News
History seminar to be held in Exeter
The event is being run by The Royal Australian Historical Society in...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Opera Australia rolls into Goulburn with local talent aboard
Young Goulburn singers will get the chance to perform alongside some of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Artist of the Week – Liz Holland
I live in Bowral, in the beautiful Southern Highlands! We moved here...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 4 to September 6
Markets, a bonfire, spring ball, cars and coffee and much more on this weekend across the regions.
4 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 28 to August 30
Markets, kite flying, cars, motorcycles and coffee plus much more on...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 21 to August 23
A weekend of markets, a doggy day out at Retford Park, music and discos...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 14 to August 16
Markets, classical music, fun for doggies on a day out in the...
Community
Danielle looking to conquer London marathon
After conquering her battles with mental health and perimenopause over the past six years, Kangaloon woman Danielle...
3 September, 2026
‘Mini moments’ make a major difference: expert
Internationally renowned psychologist and education expert Professor Lea...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Robertson students are doing something special
There’s something very special happening at Robertson Public...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Urgent action needed in fight against Moss Vale gas plant
Stop the Gas Plant Southern Highlands is urging people to take urgent...
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
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if you’re into model trains, historic trains – or...
18 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Buxton News, Balmoral News, Hill Top News
Five Loop Line level crossings to reopen as rail project gathers pace
Five level crossings between Buxton and Colo Vale will be reactivated...
Bridge
Never smile at a crocodile
You won't find too many advanced plays that are named after animals, but this one is.
29 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
With a strong 2-suited hand, don't be afraid
Bidding a strong hand in competition can be tricky – even more so if you...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Squeezing out a trick
Sometimes, you can pull off an advanced play more or less automatically.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding the switch
Do you automatically return the suit partner has led?