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Hearts designed to spark a conversation
Thousands of hand painted timber hearts have been planted in Moss Vale’s Leighton Gardens – each of them representing a life lost to suicide in Australia last year.
30 October, 2026
News
Moss Vale’s Remembrance Day plans well under way
The Moss Vale RSL Sub-Branch’s plans for the 2026 Remembrance Day commemoration are well under way.
30 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Kangaroo Valley News
Western Sydney Airport officially opens
The Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport was...
Fun for all at Picton Show
The sun was shining and there was something for everyone at this year's...
Southern Highlands News, Exeter News
Trees to go in planned station upgrade
Concerns are growing over plans to remove a number of trees as part of...
Council
Rate rise will hurt vulnerable families: charity
The Australian DIY Families Institute has launched a stunning attack on Wingecarribee Shire Council over plans to...
29 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Time to consider popularly elected mayor: Culhane
Upper Lachlan councillor Paul Culhane isn’t happy about the way he was...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Upper Lachlan Council to run café for 12 months
Upper Lachlan Council has resolved to operate the café at the new...
It’s the rate rise we have to have: Council
Council has voted in favour of applying to the Independent Pricing and...
Business
Historic flight has ‘Intern Pete’ feeling sky high
You could be forgiven for thinking that Sydney’s Peter Deppeler had just won the lottery. But it wasn’t a giant...
29 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Government has brought small business ‘to its knees’
Small business is “on its knees” and the Albanese Government is largely...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Springetts say ‘thank you’ with centenary family day
The Springett name is synonymous with Bowral and the Southern...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Major new quarry planned for Marulan area
Goulburn-Mulwaree has been hit with another State Significant...
Courts & Police
Gun buyback to begin at Hume police stations in February
The Hume Police District will participate in the NSW Government's national firearms buyback scheme, with gun owners...
26 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Yass News
Yet another truck fire closes Hume Highway
Both southbound lanes of the Hume Highway at Cullerin, between Goulburn...
Marulan News, Southern Tablelands News
Heavy vehicle fire slows down traffic on Hume Motorway near Marulan
At around 5:45pm this evening multiple emergency services were called to...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Crash causes chaos to Moss Vale afternoon traffic
Traffic was at a standstill in Moss Vale’s Argyle St at approximately...
Opinion
Opinion: Speaking up not too much to expect
We elect our politicians at all three levels of government for one primary reason: to represent us. To speak up on...
28 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Welcome to Tulip Time — mind the holes
So, if you were running the local council, you would have the place...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Opinion: Data Centres Challenge Net Zero’s Viability
Net Zero promises certainty, affordability and reliability—yet falters...
Rural
Marulan residents demand to be heard
Marulan residents have packed the town hall to demonstrate their concern over a number of major projects planned for...
26 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Committee recommends that Tarago facility be rejected
A NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into Energy from Waste facilities has...
Maintenance work planned for Marsden Bridge
The bridge is located on Crookwell Road and crosses the Wollondilly River.
Southern Tablelands News, Murrumbateman News
Essential repairs on Barton Highway at Murrumbateman
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has advised that repairs will be undertaken at...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting phenomenon. She is the first woman to lead Wingecarribee...
24 September, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
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...
Sport
Alcorn leaves Bowral forlorn
One week after this Wally declared Bowral was still the one, Mittagong has reminded me why tipping local cricket is...
23 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Pedal power helps drive regional economy
More than 2500 cyclists – most of them visitors – have saddled up for...
Eventful return to baseball after school holiday break
The Wollondilly Dodgers had an eventful return to baseball following the...
Motorists urged to take care as Bowral Classic returns
Motorists are being urged to take care on local roads this weekend with...
Arts & Culture
Sun shines on Picton Show
It wasn’t looking good late Friday – but organisers of this year’s Picton Show couldn’t have hoped for better weather...
29 October, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Steampunk enthusiasts converge on Goulburn for annual festival
Thousands of steampunk enthusiasts from across the country have...
Warragamba News, Wollondilly News
Warragamba community preparing for festival of the year
The community of Warragamba is preparing for their biggest event of the...
Arts Alive 2026
Saturday's Arts Alive festival was a feast for the senses and Stuart...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 30 to November 1
A spooky themed Weekend Wire this time, with lots of Halloween events on across the regions this Saturday, October 31.
30 October, 2026
Annual show only hours away
The 85th annual Picton Show is coming up this weekend (Saturday 24 and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 23 to October 25
An art exhibition launch, celebration of local gourmet cooking, pig...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 16 to October 18
Markets and an Italian feast at Douglas Park, motor racing events, and...
Community
Graeme's big Day as Rotary honours decades of service
Well-known Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven identity Graeme Day has been recognised for decades of service to...
28 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Planning system on the agenda at community forum
Planning issues will be on the agenda when the Southern Highlands...
Tahmoor News, Wollondilly News
Blue tree already having an impact
Tahmoor’s new blue true is already making a difference according to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Canyonleigh News, Bowral News
Mum, daughter desperately seeking accommodation
Time is running out for Kylie Smith and her daughter Laurah. They have...
Fashion & Style
Heni crowned festival queen
Goulburn identity Heni Pearson has been crowned queen of this year’s Goulburn Lilac City Festival.
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning...
Travel & Leisure
Private garden opens for a good cause
Local residents and visitors will have the opportunity to explore a spectacular private garden this weekend – and to...
30 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Bird watchers counting down to annual survey
Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if...
Bridge
When greed is good
When playing in a matchpoints duplicate session, you are always on the lookout for overtricks.
26 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Unconventional pre-empts
Opposite a passed partner, you don't need to "play by the rules" with...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Not going down too many
There are times when your contract looks pretty hopeless.
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.