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You don’t see this every day: bizarre Bradman Oval dismissal
Cricket is a game full of quirks, but even cricket tragics were surprised by an unusual dismissal at Bradman Oval on Saturday.
8 March, 2026
News
Road safety projects across the region will help save lives
A number of ‘lifesaving’ road safety projects across the region are being funded as part of the 2026 Road Safety...
6 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Gunning News, Crookwell News
Christians across the regions to unite for World Day of Prayer this Friday
Christians from all denominations of churches across the regions will...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Proposed station improvements welcome but ‘broader challenges’ must be considered: MP
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the NSW Government’s...
Southern Highlands News, Sutton Forest News
Mobile wildlife hospital set to visit this weekend
A fully equipped mobile wildlife hospital will roll into the Southern...
Council
Civic centre to bustle with students
Wollondilly’s Shire Council’s new civic centre in Picton will soon be bustling with students.
4 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
It won’t happen again: Council moves to reassure community
A former Goulburn-Mulwaree Council employee allegedly stole more than...
Busking on the agenda as Council kicks off 2026
Under the proposed new ‘Busking Terms and Conditions’, buskers will be...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Heavy patching to be undertaken on Sandy Point Road
Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises that Heavy Patch Repair works will...
Business
Wollondilly in shock as 238 colliery workers face immediate unemployment
The Wollondilly community is in shock tonight with 238 workers at Tahmoor Colliery facing immediate termination.
6 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drivers ditch petrol as EV sales nearly double
Sales of electric vehicles from two of the world’s best-known brands...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Volvo retailer hits the pinnacle again
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands has been named Australia’s top Rural...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Whitlam MP welcomes inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling
Member for Whitlam Carol Berry has welcomed the announcement of an...
Courts & Police
UPDATE: Mother concerned for her daughter’s whereabouts - Madison found safe and well
UPDATE: The Southern Wire received a message from her mother in the early hours of this morning to say that Madison...
2 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Notice of training exercise - NSW Police Academy Goulburn
The NSW Police Academy – McDermott Drive, Goulburn – has advised...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Police seize $13 million crop at Marulan
Police have seized cannabis plants with a street value of more than $13...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Two men charged after a large quantity of cannabis seized during a road stop in Goulburn
Two men have been charged after a large quantity of cannabis was seized...
Opinion
Taking a walk on the wild side – down Bowral Street
I like to walk. It helps ease my chronic back pain and clear my head. I don’t like it when my walk becomes...
25 February, 2026
OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Celebrating Life One Bite at a Time
Fun Friday often means takeout.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drawing Clouds and Coconuts, the Art of Endless Jokes
In a new addition to The Southern Wire, cartoonist Paul Dorin will be...
Rural
Pindone program has been one of the biggest ever undertaken locally
A coordinated, community wide effort to tackle wild rabbits across the Southern Highlands will come to a close this...
4 March, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.
The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale cattle sales report
There was a slight decrease in numbers for a total yarding of 1988 fair...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Southern Highlands Cattle sale report.
A run of high yielding yearlings to suit the trade selling from 526c to...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and forcing them out of classrooms
2 February, 2026
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...
Observations on the anti gambling policy at Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dr Raymond Khoury has sent a letter to the editor regarding the article...
Facebook posts haunt Mayor
Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown...
Sport
Highlands to play Shoalhaven - Jeffery's Cup cricket final
In the final rounds of The Southern Districts Zone under 18 tournament, the Highlands beat Far South Coast while...
2 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Endless summer continues for local cricket fans
Australia may have crashed out of the T20 World Cup – but there will be...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Friendship and peace come to Goulburn through Judo
Goulburn is about to get another well-deserved feather in its sporting cap.
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Come and try hockey in Mittagong
If any kids or adults are looking to play a sport that is active and fun...
Arts & Culture
Fiddlers Tent the place to be for Scottish music and song
The Fiddlers Tent will be the place to be at this year’s Bundanoon Highland Gathering (Brigadoon) for Scottish music...
7 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Artist of the Week - Meryl (Mezza) O’Brien
I have been asked by Southern Wire to be their very first artist of the...
Southern Highlands News, Penrose News
Exhibition to showcase diverse artworks
Plans are being finalised for the fourth annual Penrose Art Exhibition.
Campbelltown News, Camden News, Wollondilly News
Campbelltown paralympian flying high after Britain’s Got Talent honour
Campbelltown paralympian and disability advocate Paul Nunnari is flying...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 6 to March 8
The first Weekend Wire for the month of March with events held across the four regions - Southern Highlands, Southern...
6 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 27 to March 1
The final Weekend Wire for February for the regions - can't believe...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 20 to February 22
It's a busy weekend across the region, with festivals and other events-...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 13 to February 15
A busy weekend across all the regions this weekend, with lots of shows...
Community
Two huge days planned for the 147th Robertson Show
The Southern Highlands village of Robertson is gearing up for one of its biggest annual events; the 147th Robertson...
5 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn prepares for the 146th agricultural show
This February and March is show season across the Southern Highlands and...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Research room open for bookings at Goulburn war memorial and museum
Members of the public are being encouraged to make use of the research...
Wollondilly News, Campbelltown News
Tharawal to lead youth-designed gambling harm campaign across Macarthur
The Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation will spearhead a new Aboriginal...
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
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Bridge page launches.
The Southern Wire is pleased to announce the launch of a Bridge page. We...