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Plastics make up more than 80 per cent of Australia’s litter, new report finds
Plastics continue to dominate Australia’s litter problem, with new data showing they now account for more than 80 per cent of all rubbish found across streets, parks, bushland and
4 February, 2026
News
More delay woes for Hume Highway motorists
Transport for NSW has advised motorists of delays of up to 10 minutes on the Hume Highway near Mittagong from today.
2 February, 2026
Crash victim was much-loved GP
The 50-year-old motorcyclist tragically killed in a crash on the Old...
Southern Tablelands News, Marulan News
Motorists brace for another round of delays on the Hume Highway
Motorists are bracing themselves for another round of delays on the Hume...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Financial Crimes Squad detectives charge council employee over alleged $1.3 million fraud scheme
In May 2024, the Financial Crimes Squad Fraud Unit established Strike...
Council
Planning panel approves Moss Vale childcare centre
Controversial plans for a childcare centre in Farnborough Drive, Moss Vale have been approved by the Wingecarribee...
2 February, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Dalton News
Upper Lachlan Council calls extraordinary meeting in relation to gas fired power station
Upper Lachlan Shire Council has called an extraordinary meeting for...
The Southern Wire Exclusive: Planning panel chairman caught out on Livestream using a religiously offensive exclamation
Chair of Wingecarribee’s Local Planning Panel Steven Layman has been...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Staff support DA proposal despite 92 objections
A controversial proposal for a new childcare centre in Moss Vale will go...
Business
Giving old jewellery another life
As one of the largest gold and silver jewellery buyers in Australia, Richard MacDonald’s passion is helping to...
22 January, 2026
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.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
No prosecutions, few fines in strong year for food safety across our regions
Businesses across The Southern Wire’s readership area have largely...
Picton Employment Lands to bring 1000 more jobs close to home for locals
At least 1000 more local jobs are on the horizon as Wollondilly Shire...
Courts & Police
Fraudster remains in custody
Fraudster Linden Toll remains in custody after his latest court appearance.
2 February, 2026
A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Camden South yesterday.
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Camden South on...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Campbelltown News
Police Appeal to locate missing man with ties to Bowral
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from...
Marulan News, Southern Tablelands News
Driver dies in Marulan crash
A driver died and his passenger was seriously injured in a crash at...
Opinion
Drawing Clouds and Coconuts, the Art of Endless Jokes
In a new addition to The Southern Wire, cartoonist Paul Dorin will be supplying cartoons of the news. Paul will also...
2 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Yes Minister! Or No Minister?! Southern NSW misses out.
As publisher of The Southern Wire, in Southern NSW, I think all the time...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Opinion: Australia Day And The Return Of Public Support
Contributed Opinion. Australia Day has traditionally been a celebrated...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Macquarie Pass: past its use-by date?
“Motor car fatality,” screamed the headline. “The motor car had dropped...
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
Ashes decided, but Fifth test will still be a cracker
The Ashes may already have been decided but there is still plenty of interest in the Fifth Test, due to commence in...
2 January, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Bradman’s Baggy Green gift tipped to fetch $1m at Australia Day auction
A rare Baggy Green cap personally gifted by Sir Donald Bradman to a...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
$4.8m Rugby World Cup grants open
Rugby clubs across The Southern Wire readership areas are being invited...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Show your support for women’s cricket
Some of the world’s most talented female cricketers will be on show at...
Arts & Culture
Curtain rises for country music fans
Two-time Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is on his way to the region with an entourage that includes eight horses,...
3 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Bowral News
Scarsden will live on says best-selling author says
Martin Scarsden. Journalist. He’s flawed. He makes mistakes. He tries to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A day at the beach without the sand: Sydney exhibition beckons regional families
Families across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Enjoy colour and spectacle with symphony orchestra
Join the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday 29...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE - Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass, January 30th - February 1st
Here is the Weekend Wire for this weekend, with a variety of activities on offer for the final weekend of the school...
31 January, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 23 to 25
The weekly Weekend Wire for the Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 16 to 18
Catch up on events across all four regions this weekend for the third...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 9 to 11
The second Weekend Wire for this year for the four regions - the...
Community
Funding for Wollondilly council to improve urban greening
Wollondilly Shire Council will receive more than $250,000 for ‘urban greening’ projects in Tahmoor.
1 February, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Convent has a new owner but Chapel will remain open
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) has purchased the historic St Joseph’s...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
GALLERY: Goulburn puts on wonderful show for Australia Day
Goulburn put on a wonderful display of welcoming new citizens and...
Yass News, Southern Highlands News
Yass Valley celebrates the achievements of many
Yass Valley Council has celebrated the achievements of a number of...
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