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EXCLUSIVE - 100 Apartments Proposed for Bowral Site
A major apartment proposal for Bowral has been recommended to the NSW Planning Minister for State Significant Development assessment under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.
9 May, 2026
News
Reduced speeds to improve safety on Main Road 569
Main Road 569 connects the Hume Highway at Marulan and the Illawarra Highway at Sutton Forest and includes Highland...
5 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
MP vows to fight for Goulburn community
Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has promised to support the...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
No scaremongering says Tuckerman
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has strongly denied allegations that...
Moss Vale News, Campbelltown News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Bargo News, Exeter News, Wingello News, Tallong News
‘Super possession’ enables major work on Southern Rail Line
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is undertaking major works...
Council
Wingecarribee Shortlisted for Major Award
Wingecarribee Shire Council has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards for the...
8 May, 2026
BREAKING - State Government issues action plan to Wingecarribee Shire Council
In response to a question by Wollondilly MP Judy Hannan in Parliament...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Community open day in Yass
Yass Valley residents will get their first official look inside the new...
Council ‘myth’ an ugly reality for Wingecarribee ratepayers
It seems Wingecarribee Shire Council has stolen a page out of the Donald...
Business
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took possession of the property. The property has...
18 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Local Business Awards Nomination – Thank you!
The Southern Wire extends a big thank you for the nomination as “best...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Newsletter Launches
Our audience continues to grow month on month. We are proud to provide...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Exploding drink bottle warning
A popular 2-litre stainless steel drink bottle sold at Kmart and Target...
Courts & Police
Expect Loud Noises: Police Training Operation Scheduled for Goulburn
Residents near the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn are being advised to expect intermittent loud noises this weekend...
8 May, 2026
Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Goulburn News
Community helps police nab alleged Crookwell tyre slasher
Police have thanked members of the community after a 24-year-old man was...
Woman dies after crash at Bargo
A tragic update to our recent report. The woman involved in a...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Search for missing 14-year-old
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 14-year-old girl...
Opinion
Opinion - A circling police plane tells a bigger story
One of our team was still working when a police aircraft appeared on radar over the Southern Highlands.
3 May, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Easter cartoon of the day
Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Show’s over, but does anyone really care?
Most people have already tuned out to the Kyle Sandilands/Jacki ‘O’...
Rural
Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility
THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will be travelling to Goulburn on May 14 and 15 as...
5 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Yanderra News, Yerrinbool News, Renwick News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Hazard reduction burns planned for this week across the regions
There are several hazard reduction burns planned across the regions this...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and...
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...
Sport
Full field of players for Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day
There was a full field of players at the Moss Vale Golf Club last Friday for the Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day....
26 April, 2026
Bundanoon News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Hill Top News, Bowral News
Football field full of pre-season games over weekend
The David Wood Field at East Bowral was full of football activity on...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
St George Illawarra Sack Coach
The St George Illawarra Dragons have parted ways with head coach Shane...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
NRL on the Wire | ROUND 5 WRAP
Panthers once again steal the Show in a Round Full of High Scores. The...
Arts & Culture
Stage great on his way to Bundanoon
Internationally acclaimed Australian actor John Bell will be just one of the big names performing in Bundanoon over...
3 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Photographers encouraged to expose life as we know it
Photographers from across the region are being encouraged to turn their...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Much loved Australian songwriter to visit Bowral this weekend
As part of his regional ‘BY REQUEST’ tour of Australia, beloved...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Living history group returning to Brigadoon
Members of an ACT-based living history group will be returning for this...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 8 to May 10
The Weekend Wire for this momentous Mother's Day weekend for across the regions - some great markets on to purchase...
8 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 1 to May 3
A great collection of markets and music concerts with a smattering of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 24 to April 26
The Weekend Wire for this special ANZAC Day long weekend edition....
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 17 to April 19
There are a plethora of events celebrating Youth Week as well as all...
Community
Hospital cancer centre petition attracts thousands
Public Health First’s Edna Carmichael is reminding residents of the Southern Highlands and Wollondilly where to sign...
8 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
New Coach Routes for Yass and Goulburn
A major overhaul of the NSW TrainLink regional coach network was...
Camden News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Bringing humans and pets together through therapy
With its origins in the Southern Highlands and an office in the...
Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
‘Countless’ lives touched by Wendie’s compassion and quiet strength
Tributes have been flowing in following the death of Wendie Batho, one...
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
Bridge
Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT
Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great deal about your shape and strength, you seize...
25 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
An easy endplay
In the play of the hand, one of declarer's goals is to avoid having to...