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Experiencing a day in the life of local posties
The Australia Post Bowral Delivery Centre was a hive of activity on Tuesday morning, as it often is most mornings throughout the year.
19 August, 2026
News
Traffic changes on Wilton Road for pipeline work
Sydney Water has announced traffic changes on Wilton Road over the next three weeks as work continues on the...
16 August, 2026
Project a feat of modern engineering: MP
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has described projects like the one...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Wollondilly News
Network provides secure home help for older women
The Southern Highlands branch of the Older Women's Network (SHOWN) has...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking: Major search underway for missing teen
A major multi-agency search is underway for an 18-year-old woman missing...
Council
Things are about to change – hopefully for the best
Things are about to change at Wingecarribee Shire Council. Big time. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick has announced that he...
17 August, 2026
Mayor will not seek re-election
Wingecarribee Shire will have a new mayor from September.
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Taralga News
Upper Lachlan will need more than 1000 new homes
The Upper Lachlan is expected to need more than 1000 new homes over the...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Community input to help shape Settlement Strategy
Yass Valley Council will host a number of community drop-in sessions...
Business
Chamber throws support behind veterinary centre proposal
The Robertson Chamber of Commerce is urging local residents to throw their support behind plans for a new veterinary...
14 August, 2026
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Finally some good news for colliery contractors
Redundancy payments have been secured for more than 250 contractors...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
International attention on Moss Vale as data centre fight steps up
A forum being held in Moss Vale this Sunday (August 9) looking at a...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Two Yass shops stubbed out
Two Yass businesses have been ordered to close for up to three months as...
Courts & Police
Roadside drug test leads to $695,000 cannabis discovery
A man will face court today after police allegedly discovered 139 cannabis plants worth almost $700,000 during a...
15 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Rescue helicopters on the scene of missing teen
The search for Lily Hooper continues as the defence force and multiple...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Update: Police confirm the search for Lily Hooper continues.
As at 8am. A major multi-agency search is continuing today for...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Operation Fume: $1.46m illegal smokes and vapes busted on Hume
A massive haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered after...
Opinion
Time to celebrate our frontline staff
Regardless of what some people believe, I don’t sit around all day thinking of new ways to bag out Wingecarribee...
9 August, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Goulburn News
Opinion - Yes our Mayor is a bully
I have thought about this for a long time. I have reflected on my time...
Rural
MP wants action on new RFS shed at Avoca
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has described a new Rural Fire Service (RFS) shed planned for Avoca as...
18 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Kangaroo Valley News, Wollondilly News
Mixed response to Great Southern Forest proposal
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has slammed proposals to create...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Kangaroo Valley News
Everything you need to know about Australia's bird flu surge
There are more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu...
New amenities on the way for Bungonia Village Park
Construction has started on a new amenities block at Bungonia Village...
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
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 six months after the 18-year-old claimed her...
13 August, 2026
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...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Young athletes receive funding boost
Three talented young athletes from the Goulburn Mulwaree region have...
Arts & Culture
Afternoon of high-energy folk and bluegrass at Penrose
Local music fans are in for a treat this month with award-winning Kiama folk band The Water Runners to perform at...
16 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Carlton captivates with heartfelt performance
It’s little wonder that critics have described Rob Carlton’s latest...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Physical Culture takes centre stage in Goulburn
The best of Australian Physical Culture will be on display in Goulburn...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Nearly $450,000 boost to make Goulburn's streets come alive
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has secured almost $450,000 in NSW Government...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 14 to August 16
Markets, classical music, fun for doggies on a day out in the Wollondilly and much more to keep everyone entertained...
14 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 7 to August 9
A smorgasbord of different events happening across the regions this...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 31 to August 2
Art classes, wine, celebration of beef cattle, markets and more...all...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 24 to July 26
Concerts, markets, author talks and winter festivals - all part of the...
Community
Data centres on agenda at community forum
Discussion around data centres and what they mean for communities like the Southern Highlands will continue at the...
15 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Community asked to tee up for a cause
Pop In Wingecarribee is calling on the community to tee up for a cause...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Transport prepares for further highway repair works at Marulan
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is advising it will upgrade a section of the...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Lego competition to coincide with Tulip Time
How do you get children interested in an event like Tulip Time? Easy....
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
With a strong 2-suited hand, don't be afraid
Bidding a strong hand in competition can be tricky – even more so if you hold a strong 2-suited hand.
19 August, 2026
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?
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Asking for a stopper
At matchpoint pairs, the most popular game contract is 3NT, which is as...