Latest News
Mobile wildlife hospital set to visit this weekend
A fully equipped mobile wildlife hospital will roll into the Southern Highlands for the first time this weekend, bringing hospital-grade care directly to injured native animals.
5 March, 2026
News
Christians across the regions to unite for World Day of Prayer this Friday
Christians from all denominations of churches across the regions will gather this Friday at various times to remember...
5 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Power outage affects large area of Southern Highlands after heavy rain and storm this afternoon
A power outage at Werai has caused traffic lights in centre of Moss Vale...
Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Auction enters final days
Local residents are being urged to throw their support behind the Reject...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Campbelltown News
'Everyone deserves to feel safe at work' - Minister.
A Free Respect at Work workshop will be held during Women’s Week in...
Council
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
Civic centre to bustle with students
Wollondilly’s Shire Council’s new civic centre in Picton will soon be...
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...
Business
Volvo retailer hits the pinnacle again
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands has been named Australia’s top Rural Retailer of the Year at Volvo’s annual Pinnacle...
22 February, 2026
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...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Giving old jewellery another life
As one of the largest gold and silver jewellery buyers in Australia,...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Pests don’t wait – protect your home now
Pest problems are on the rise, and waiting can cost homeowners thousands.
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
Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.
The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of Crookwell.
25 January, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Virtual fencing legalised in NSW as local farmers hail ‘game-changer’
Local cattle and dairy farmers will soon be able to manage livestock...
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
Exhibition to showcase diverse artworks
Plans are being finalised for the fourth annual Penrose Art Exhibition.
5 March, 2026
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...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Live music, food, and fun for Vibesfest Goulburn 2026
Vibesfest is coming to Belmore Park this Saturday 21 February from...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Highlands music under a collective prism
The Highlands Music Collective is looking forward to presenting their...
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
Goulburn prepares for the 146th agricultural show
This February and March is show season across the Southern Highlands and Southern Tablelands, and Goulburn is no...
5 March, 2026
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...
Sutton Forest News, Southern Highlands News
Delays expected at Sutton Forest
Delays are expected on the Hume Highway at Sutton Forest next week.
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...