Latest News
Alleged racism added to list of concerns
Alleged racism can now be added to the list of unchecked behaviours in the senior management team at Wingecarribee Shire Council.
18 May, 2026
News
Glimmer of hope: ‘We are treating this incredibly seriously’
The Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities ended its visit to Goulburn offering a glimmer of hope...
17 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Gaol options achievable ‘even for this Government’ says Tuckerman
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has used a Private Members Statement...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Burradoo News, Bowral South News
Full story - Hannan blasts council over Bowral South proposal
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has used a Private Member’s Statement...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Wollondilly News, Picton News
Train Line Closed
Trains are not running this morning between Moss Vale and Picton.
Council
Time running out to lodge a submission on major Wingecarribee Shire Council documents
Wingecarribee residents have little time to digest more than 500 pages of council documents and to comment on some...
14 May, 2026
Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Council to upgrade public toilets in Moss Vale, Mittagong
When you need to go – you need to go.
Minister Demands Shake-Up At Wingecarribee
The Government has issued a blunt warning to council over its...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Burradoo News, Bowral South News
Breaking News. Hannan - "The Government should not trust Council"
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has sensationally called on...
Business
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Tik Tok is the place we have a bit of fun with music matching the stories of the day.
16 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Asbestos found in childrens sand
Children’s play sand sold locally through The Reject Shop has been...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
$380 Million M5 Upgrade Underway
Major construction is now underway on a $380 million upgrade of the M5...
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took...
Courts & Police
Man charged after drugs, ammunition and counterfeit cash seized during road stop in Mittagong
A man has been charged with a range of offences after ammunition, drugs and counterfeit cash were allegedly seized...
11 May, 2026
Southern Highlands man faces allegations carrying 108 years maximum jail
Reader discretion is advised. This story contains serious allegations...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Expect Loud Noises: Police Training Operation Scheduled for Goulburn
Residents near the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn are being advised to...
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...
Opinion
“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint
Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over asbestos concerns, we are now reporting an...
17 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Opinion - A circling police plane tells a bigger story
One of our team was still working when a police aircraft appeared on...
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!
Rural
Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee...
12 May, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility
THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will...
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...
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 15 to May 17
A wonderful weekend of markets, parkruns and charity motorbike rides and more are planned across the regions.
15 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
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...
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....
Community
RFS Heroes Honoured
Southern Tablelands NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers have been honoured for decades of service to their communities.
16 May, 2026
New Bargo Ambulance Station
Hot on the heels of the Moss Vale announcement, the Bargo community has...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Local high schools to model democracy in action
The annual Southern Highlands Model United Nations (MUNA), hosted by...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Design revealed for Moss Vale Ambulance Station
The design for the new Moss Vale Ambulance Station has been unveiled,...
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
Unblocking dummy's long suit
Sometimes, limited communication makes it difficult to establish dummy's long suit.
16 May, 2026
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT
Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great...
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.