Latest News
Latest Hume Highway blaze destroys cardboard-laden B-double
A B-double carrying compressed recycled cardboard has been destroyed by fire on the Hume Highway north of Yass, the latest in a string of truck fires on the highway in recent
8 September, 2026
News
Battery fire highlights danger says solar farm opponents
Wind farm opponents say a fire in a community battery in Goulburn last week highlights the danger of Battery Energy...
7 September, 2026
Yass News, Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Water fix promised to unlock regional homes
A future NSW Coalition government would establish a new regional water...
Robertson News, Southern Highlands News
Woman rescued after cliff fall at Macquarie Pass
A woman in her 30s has escaped serious injury after falling several...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Launching hope for older women
It was a full house in Annesley's ballroom on Friday morning for the...
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
Teen seriously injured in Hume Highway crash at Marulan
A teenage boy has suffered serious injuries and a woman has been taken to hospital with possible spinal injuries...
6 September, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
$850,000 cannabis haul allegedly found in van near Yass
A Victorian man has been charged after police allegedly found more than...
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...
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
Rams mourn loss of one of their own
The Yass Rams Rugby Union Club is mourning the loss of one of its own.
5 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
I’m a Swans supporter and I’m devastated
I have been a Sydney Swans supporter for years. I bought all of my kids...
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...
Arts & Culture
Teens need healthy rites of passage: expert
Teens need positive and healthy rites of passage – otherwise they will find something for themselves with potentially...
6 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Seven local artists selected as finalists in prestigious sculpture show
Seven artists from the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly and Southern...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Kangaroo Valley News
Documentary, movie shine spotlight on region
A feature documentary that is sure to boost Kangaroo Valley’s...
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...
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
Deadline looms for festival entries
Preparations for the 2026 Goulburn Lilac City Festival are gearing up with entries now open in a range of...
7 September, 2026
Yass News, Murrumbateman News, Southern Tablelands News
Playgrounds still close to Minister’s heart
It’s no wonder Federal Minister Kristy McBain has such an interest in...
Kangaloon News, Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Danielle looking to conquer London marathon
After conquering her battles with mental health and perimenopause over...
‘Mini moments’ make a major difference: expert
Internationally renowned psychologist and education expert Professor Lea...
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
Making a game try bid
Constructive bidding should be a conversation in which you seek partner's opinion.
7 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Never smile at a crocodile
You won't find too many advanced plays that are named after animals, but...
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.