Latest News
Developing story - Angus Taylor quits front bench sparking leadership row.
Angus Taylor, the Member for Hume has quit the shadow front bench tonight and is expected to challenge Sussan Ley as Liberal leader as soon as tomorrow.
11 February, 2026
News
Board tight-lipped on Azzopardi parole
The Adult Parole Board Victoria is refusing to say whether or not convicted fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has been...
10 February, 2026
Bannaby to get big battery
Bannaby in the Southern Tablelands will be home to one of six new ‘big...
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News
Old Sunshine Lodge on the market
The old Sunshine Lodge in Mittagong has hit the market with a price tag...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Federal government providing funding to make Oallen Ford Road safer
The Albanese Government is continuing to improve road safety on regional...
Council
Heavy patching to be undertaken on Sandy Point Road
Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises that Heavy Patch Repair works will commence on Sandy Point Road, from the...
11 February, 2026
Work to start soon on two disaster-affected roads
Wombeyan Caves Road may soon lose its title as one of the worst roads in...
Council gets it wrong with school zone reminder
Wingecarribee Shire Council has issued a reminder to motorists that...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Planning panel approves Moss Vale childcare centre
Controversial plans for a childcare centre in Farnborough Drive, Moss...
Business
Whitlam MP welcomes inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling
Member for Whitlam Carol Berry has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling.
9 February, 2026
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.
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...
Courts & Police
Woman dies after single vehicle crash near Gunning
A driver has died after a single vehicle-crash at Cullerin near Gunning overnight.
8 February, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Homicide Squad detectives charge pair with domestic murder of Goulburn woman
Homicide Squad detectives have charged two people following an...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fraudster remains in custody
Fraudster Linden Toll remains in custody after his latest court appearance.
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...
Opinion
OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling on schools to take part in its “Earth Flix...
10 February, 2026
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...
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...
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
Come and try hockey in Mittagong
If any kids or adults are looking to play a sport that is active and fun as well as enjoying a great team atmosphere,...
10 February, 2026
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...
Tahmoor News, Wollondilly News
Try netball in Wollondilly
If your child is looking for their next adventure, or you're simply...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Ashes decided, but Fifth test will still be a cracker
The Ashes may already have been decided but there is still plenty of...
Arts & Culture
Andy Griffiths named 2026-2027 Children’s Laureate
Popular children’s author Andy Griffiths has been named Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026 and 2027.
10 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Berrima News
Landmark documentary to screen in Bowral
The King’s Foundation Australia will host a free community screening of...
Camden News, Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Curtain rises for country music fans
Two-time Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is on his way to the region...
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...
What’s on
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 column for what's on across the Wollondilly,...
6 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
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...
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...
Community
Heavy rain and large hailstones affect parts of Southern Tablelands and Highlands
Information from the State Emergency Service (SES) indicates that severe weather is predicted to affect parts of the...
10 February, 2026
Introduced pests no Myna problem
Wollondilly residents are joining the fight against Indian Mynas with...
Unwanted dumping continues to hurt local charities
Unwanted dumping outside charity stores across the region continues to...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Bundanoon dad the changing face of apprenticeships
You don’t have to be a school leaver to be an apprentice – just ask...
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