Accident involving multiple vehicles in Bowral this morning

Rate rise will push families ‘over the edge’

Wingecarribee Shire Council’s proposed rate rise will push many local families ‘over the edge’ according to a local...

4 June, 2026

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

Council chambers a hive of activity for youth over weekend

The Wingecarribee Shire Council chambers were full of the sound of...

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News

BREAKING NEWS - Smith quits Liberals

Former Wollondilly MP Nathaniel Smith has sensationally quit the Liberal...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Bowral News

Speculation rife as Smith quits Liberals

Former Liberal MP Nathaniel Smith is remaining tight-lipped over...

We stand united: Council leaders promise to support each other at all times

Senior staff at Wingecarribee Shire Council have signed a document vowing to stand together at all times and to put...

2 June, 2026

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News, Moss Vale News

Councils shortlisted for state honours

Several councils across Southern NSW are in the running for state...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

BREAKING - NSW Councils Head Back To The Future

The code which controls the operation of council meetings in NSW has...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Council General Manager Concedes Road Works Not Good Enough

Goulburn Mulwaree Council General Manager Scott Gallacher has admitted...

Menangle facility receives $31 million

Construction has begun on a major $31 million upgrade of the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) at...

27 May, 2026

Menangle News

BREAKING - Fire Destroys Iconic Building

A much loved building in Menangle, known as The Store, was destroyed by...

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News

More ways to read your local news

Tik Tok is the place we have a bit of fun with music matching the...

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...

Learner Driver Charged After Three Police Pursuits

A learner driver accused of leading police on three pursuits has been charged after allegedly travelling at 160km/h...

4 June, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Search underway for missing man near Goulburn

A large-scale land search is underway south of Goulburn as police seek...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Double demerits this weekend

Drivers are being reminded that double demerits will be in place this...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

Hore Faces Four Child Indecent Assault Charges

Brendan Andrew Hore has pleaded not guilty to four counts of indecent...

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!

Consultation highlights station’s isolation

Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at Yass Junction train station and better...

5 June, 2026

Goulburn News, Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News

Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit

Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that...

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...

Letter to the Editor - Woolworths Moss Vale

Dear Editor, I went to the Land & Environment court on site hearing on the morning of 20th May 2026 at the proposed...

26 May, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Letter to the Editor - Childcare

Dear Editor, I recently read your articles regarding the approval of...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News

Letter to the Editor - Data Centre and Gas Plant

Dear Editor at The Southern Wire.  I am a small local business...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

Letter to the Editor.

Letter to the Editor regarding the proposed Moss Vale Gas Plant.

Australia's Best Table Tennis Players Descend On Goulburn

Some of Australia's best table tennis players will descend on Goulburn this weekend as the city hosts a major stop on...

29 May, 2026

Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Robertson News, Southern Highlands News

GALLERY: Moss Vale Football Club vs. Robertson-Burrawang Rovers All Age Mens match, Stephens Park, Bowral

The Moss Vale Football Club second grade soccer side faced off against...

Moss Vale News, Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News

Embrace a new sport taking the region by storm

A new sport is taking the Southern Highlands, Australia and even New...

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

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...

Enjoy a feast of big band music in Bowral

Get set to enjoy an epic feast of concert band music this Sunday at the Bowral Memorial Hall, as the Southern...

19 May, 2026

Bowral News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News

Theatre group remembers one of their own

Local theatre group Highlands Theatre Group (HTG) is mourning the loss...

Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News

Stage great on his way to Bundanoon

Internationally acclaimed Australian actor John Bell will be just one of...

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...

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 5 to June 8

A King's Birthday long weekend full of activities across the regions, with markets, sports and even fireworks, too.

5 June, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 29 to May 31

Lots of different events on this weekend across the regions on this last...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 22 to May 24

What's on this weekend across the four regions? Well, here's your chance...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 15 to May 17

A wonderful weekend of markets, parkruns and charity motorbike rides and...

Forum to meet for second time

The second meeting of the Southern Highlands Community Forum will be held in Bowral tomorrow night (Tuesday, June 2).

1 June, 2026

Southern Highlands News

New community transport trial to help people access education, training and employment

Transport for NSW is rolling out a new trial across regional NSW –...

Canyonleigh News, Southern Highlands News

Canyonleigh RFS unveil artwork

The Canyonleigh Rural Fire Brigade has always been a bit `different’ in...

Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News

Angels golf day a success

Over 70 golfers in 18 groups of players turned up to the Moss Vale Golf...

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...

Festival of Steam Gallery

Stuart Carless attended the festival last weekend and shares his gallery of photos. Who can you spot?!

21 May, 2026

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Buxton News, Colo Vale News, Thirlmere News, Picton News, Mittagong News, Balmoral News

Attention turns to final track works on Loop Line

Heritage trains are one step closer to returning to the historic Loop...

Wollondilly News

Great news for northern Wollondilly residents

Penrith Beach has opened for summer!

Keeping control of trumps

Once in a while, you find yourself in a contract with an 8-card trump fit but few top cards in the suit.

24 May, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

Unblocking dummy's long suit

Sometimes, limited communication makes it difficult to establish dummy's...

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...