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Tuckerman hits back at ‘false’ claims re gaol closure leak
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has hit back at claims she left a NSW Government briefing earlier this year in relation to the closure of the Goulburn Correctional Centre and
3 July, 2026
News
Bus cuts derail commuters
Commuters travelling between the Southern Highlands and the South Coast have been hit by a major overhaul of the NSW...
2 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Electoral committee warns of 'assault on democracy'
A parliamentary committee has warned the 2025 federal election saw an...
Driver accounted for after six-truck inferno on Hume Highway
All truck drivers have now been accounted for following a major crash...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News
Breaking - Police on scene on Moss Vale Rd
A truck has fallen through the road near Bong Bong common
Council
Hard sell starts on proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV)
Wingecarribee Shire Council has already started the hard sell on its Special Rate Variation (SRV) and is painting a...
2 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Flush with success: Bowral sewer upgrade complete
A $56 million upgrade of the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant has been...
200 new parking spaces in Picton
A new multi-level car park has officially opened in Picton, adding more...
Council triumphant after winning prestigious awards
Wollondilly Shire Council came home triumphant from the recent 2026...
Business
Grow your business with The Southern Wire
Did you know? The Southern Wire has grown from our launch in September 2025 to one of the fastest-growing local news...
1 July, 2026
Council backs local business
Wollondilly Shire Council will investigate ways to make it easier for...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Decision deferred as parties work through ‘unfair’ expectations
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has deferred a decision on a major retail...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Gaol proposal moves towards assessment stage
The adaptive re-use proposal for Berrima Gaol is set to progress to the...
Courts & Police
Hume Highway closed after multiple truck crash
The Hume Highway is closed in both directions at Breadalbane following a crash involving multiple trucks.
30 June, 2026
UPDATE - One driver missing after horror truck crash
One truck driver remains unaccounted for after a crash involving seven...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Officer charged after Hume Highway pursuit
An off-duty NSW Police officer has been charged after allegedly leading...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Man wanted by Police
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on...
Opinion
Opinion - Yes our Mayor is a bully
I have thought about this for a long time. I have reflected on my time as a journalist and as a communications...
26 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Yass News
Are the cattle sale yards to be sold?
That is the question circulating around the community at the moment.
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint
Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over...
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...
Rural
Warning issued to vaccinate dogs
Dog owners across the Southern Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly, Yass, Camden and Campbelltown are being advised to...
2 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Kangaroo Valley News
Slope stabilisation works continue on Moss Vale Road
Transport for NSW will be undertaking further slope stabilisation works...
Robertson News, Southern Highlands News
Highway closure at Robertson this weekend
The Illawarra Highway (Hoddle Street) will be closed at Robertson this...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Work to commence on Goulburn Road upgrade at Boro
Work will be carried out on Goulburn Road over the next five months.
Letters to the Editor
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
26 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Letter to the Editor - RFS 'Red Fleet'
To the Editor, There’s a saying that you can’t keep drawing water from...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor - Woolworths Moss Vale
Dear Editor, I went to the Land & Environment court on site hearing on...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Childcare
Dear Editor, I recently read your articles regarding the approval of...
Sport
Bowral fights hard for win in Robertson
Bowral Football Club’s First Grade side fought hard to maintain a 6 – nil victory against the Robertson – Burrawang...
29 June, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
The Bowral Classic will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.
Local cyclists wanting to take part in this year’s Bowral Classic are...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Bowral Blacks vs Tech Tahs
The Bowral Blacks enjoyed a comfortable home-ground win against the Tech...
Council stands with Camden Falcons
Camden Council has thrown its support behind a local sporting club that...
Arts & Culture
Entries open for $8,000 Nature Writing Prize
Local writers have the chance to win an $8,000 prize as entries open for the 2026 Nature Writing Prize.
1 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Southern Stars 2026 shaping up to be one of the most ambitious productions yet
This year’s Southern Stars is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious...
Artist of the Week - Gillian Baldock
Stuart Carless brings us the artist of the week.
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
‘Massive’ community turnout for Good Times event
The organisers of the Good Times free community event held in the atrium...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 3 to July 5
Christmas in July events, markets, agricultural sales and much more are on across the regions this weekend, which...
3 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Camden News, Campbelltown News
Winter school holiday fun for all
Although the winter chill may have set in, there is still plenty to do...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 26 to June 28
Lots of live music plus a ventriloquist and some markets and drumming...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 19 to June 21
Early soccer matches, singer - songwriters and even yoga retreats are on...
Community
Ball will help change the lives of burns victims
Local residents are being urged to help change the lives of children recovering from devastating burn injuries by...
29 June, 2026
Medway Hall video
The Southern Wire journalist Antony was in Medway on Saturday 27 June...
Local News
Medway community rally for hall
Despite the drizzly conditions, the community of Medway turned out in...
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Money flows back to community from Brigadoon
Organisers of the Bundanoon Highland Gathering (Brigadoon) have handed...
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
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...
Great news for northern Wollondilly residents
Penrith Beach has opened for summer!
Bridge
Why did declarer play the way he did?
A cunning declarer can sometimes catch an unwary defender.
1 July, 2026
Yass News, Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Every little part-score deal counts
Playing in a duplicate pairs session with matchpoint scoring, every...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Hands that just don't fit
Sometimes you hold a hand that just doesn't fit with anything that's...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Promoting a trump trick
Playing a suit that you know declarer can ruff isn't always a bad idea.