Latest News
It’s the rate rise we have to have: Council
Council has voted in favour of applying to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) that could potentially see rates increase by a
22 October, 2026
News
Gas plant hearing gets a good crowd
The NSW Land and Environment Court hearing got underway at the 30 Douglas Rd site in Moss Vale for Cloud Carrier’s...
20 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Proposal should not be considered on its own
Local residents say the proposal for a 16MW gas-fired power plant...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Video alert: Local speakers show passion at Repoly hearing
Local speakers certainly showed their passion and fire regarding their...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Gas plant Court case starts
The Land and Environment Court are today on Douglas Road in Moss Vale...
Council
Updated: Yass Valley councillors divided on path forward
Yass Valley Council will start a ‘robust’ conversation with the community about its financial position and the...
16 October, 2026
Marulan News, Southern Tablelands News
Council to consider satellite services in Marulan
Marulan residents will have direct access to Goulburn-Mulwaree Council’s...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Bizarre AI presentation was all above board say council
The Southern Wire speaks to Yass Valley Council about the bizarre AI...
Australian first? AI speaker screams at Yass Valley councillors
Yass Valley councillors may have witnessed an Australian first on...
Business
Major new quarry planned for Marulan area
Goulburn-Mulwaree has been hit with another State Significant Development (SSD) application with plans for a major...
14 October, 2026
Burradoo News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Bowral South News
Accident waiting to happen: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan described a new childcare centre on...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Let’s get back to work: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan is hoping Tahmoor Colliery will...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
‘Good riddance’ to Gupta and GFG Alliance: Mayor
It is time for the Wollondilly community to draw the line under Sanjeev...
Courts & Police
Crash causes chaos to Moss Vale afternoon traffic
Traffic was at a standstill in Moss Vale’s Argyle St at approximately 3:30pm this afternoon after an incident between...
20 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Sutton Forest News, Moss Vale News
Exclusive: Tragedy at Sutton Forest
An 80-year-old woman has died after becoming trapped beneath a quad bike...
Five teens arrested after liquor store worker assaulted near Camden
Click through for video. Five teenage boys, including two aged just 13,...
Teen dies in head-on crash on Picton Road at Wilton
A man believed to be in his late teens has died and another man has been...
Opinion
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must know who pays for power, water, roads and risk.
13 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Welcome to Tulip Time — mind the holes
So, if you were running the local council, you would have the place...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Opinion: Data Centres Challenge Net Zero’s Viability
Net Zero promises certainty, affordability and reliability—yet falters...
Opinion: Self-described ‘outsider’ is out of touch
Wingecarribee Shire councillor James Farrell rarely says anything at...
Rural
Committee recommends that Tarago facility be rejected
A NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into Energy from Waste facilities has recommended that Veolia’s plans for an...
21 October, 2026
Maintenance work planned for Marsden Bridge
The bridge is located on Crookwell Road and crosses the Wollondilly River.
Southern Tablelands News, Murrumbateman News
Essential repairs on Barton Highway at Murrumbateman
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has advised that repairs will be undertaken at...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Government seeks feedback on timber truss bridges
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is looking to retain three historic bridges...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting phenomenon. She is the first woman to lead Wingecarribee...
24 September, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor: Homelessness Week 2026: Choosing Love
It is Homelessness Week 2026: 3–9 August. In the depths of winter, when...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
Sport
Pedal power helps drive regional economy
More than 2500 cyclists – most of them visitors – have saddled up for the 10th annual Bowral Classic.
18 October, 2026
Eventful return to baseball after school holiday break
The Wollondilly Dodgers had an eventful return to baseball following the...
Motorists urged to take care as Bowral Classic returns
Motorists are being urged to take care on local roads this weekend with...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Cricket ovals no place for e-bikes
Young people have been filmed riding electric scooters and an e-bike...
Arts & Culture
Steampunk enthusiasts converge on Goulburn for annual festival
Thousands of steampunk enthusiasts from across the country have converged on the Southern Tablelands for Goulburn’s...
17 October, 2026
Warragamba News, Wollondilly News
Warragamba community preparing for festival of the year
The community of Warragamba is preparing for their biggest event of the...
Arts Alive 2026
Saturday's Arts Alive festival was a feast for the senses and Stuart...
Something for everyone as Picton comes Alive
Click through for photos and videos. Thousands of people have flocked to...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 16 to October 18
Markets and an Italian feast at Douglas Park, motor racing events, and much more planned across the regions for this...
16 October, 2026
Murrumbateman News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Biggest weekend of the year in store for Murrumbateman
One of the biggest weekends on the Murrumbateman calendar, the 2026...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 9 to October 11
For the last week of the school holidays, some great activities and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 2 to October 5
A long weekend filled with a variety of activities across the regions,...
Community
New campaign highlights risk to Sydney’s Water supply
A new community campaign has been launched to coincide with National Water Week highlighting the risk to Sydney’s...
17 October, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Goulburn gears up for its biggest steampunk festival yet
Goulburn will be transformed into a world of steam engines, elaborate...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Flame of Hope to shine in Goulburn ahead of Special Olympics
Goulburn will play a special role in the lead-up to the 2026 Special...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News, Taralga News, Yass News, Murrumbateman News
HumeLink information sessions this month
Residents of the Goulburn area will have an opportunity to learn more...
Fashion & Style
Heni crowned festival queen
Goulburn identity Heni Pearson has been crowned queen of this year’s Goulburn Lilac City Festival.
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning...
Travel & Leisure
Bird watchers counting down to annual survey
Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of their time birdwatching this month as part of...
10 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
Bridge
Unconventional pre-empts
Opposite a passed partner, you don't need to "play by the rules" with pre-emptive bids.
12 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Not going down too many
There are times when your contract looks pretty hopeless.
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Bidding notrump after partner overcalls
When partner overcalls in a minor suit and you have values, playing in...