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7 April, 2026
News
Wollondilly News, Warragamba News
Bill would rule out ‘terrible’ plan to raise dam wall forever
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has called on Parliament to support...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Tuckerman calls for urgent talks on future of Goulburn Correctional Centre
Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman has called for urgent talks on the...
Bowral South News, Southern Highlands News
Southern Highlands to host Formula 1 after Middle East cancellations
The Southern Highlands is set to host a surprise round of the Formula 1...
Council
Wollondilly seeks to strengthen relationship with Illawarra
Wollondilly Shire Council will take steps to strengthen its relationship with the Illawarra by becoming a full member...
2 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Three hours of food, fun and live entertainment for YouthFest 2026
Young people across the Wingecarribee are being encouraged to turn out...
Onisforou allegedly blocked from entering council
Breaking News - Police have apparently stopped local cattle farmer and...
Dalton News, Crookwell News, Southern Tablelands News
Gas-fired power station at Dalton will not proceed: AGL
Energy company AGL has stated that it will not proceed with it’s...
Business
Exploding drink bottle warning
A popular 2-litre stainless steel drink bottle sold at Kmart and Target has been recalled after reports the lid can...
5 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Empowering Highlands local women through exciting events
There is something powerful that happens when women gather, not to...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Woolworths still determined to build in Moss Vale
A Woolworths spokesperson said the company “remains committed to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Moss Vale News
NSW Backs Data Centre Surge
A major expansion of data centres across New South Wales has been...
Courts & Police
Boy Stabbed in Camden
A teenage boy has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Camden.
4 April, 2026
Penrose News, Southern Highlands News
Good Friday traffic delays on Hume Highway near Penrose
Motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on the Hume...
Wollondilly News, Razorback News
Wollondilly man charged over alleged shooting
A man has been charged following an alleged shooting after police...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Motorists on notice as Easter approaches
Motorists across the regions are on notice that double demerit points...
Opinion
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across Southern NSW today
5 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Easter cartoon of the day
Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Show’s over, but does anyone really care?
Most people have already tuned out to the Kyle Sandilands/Jacki ‘O’...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Cartoons of the week
Thanks to our cartoonist Paul Dorin for his take on fuel prices.
Rural
Applications open for wind farm community funds
Groups in the Upper Lachlan area are being invited to apply for grants through the community fund programs for the...
2 April, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
District vet shares knowledge on foot health of sheep
Local landholders and members of staff from Local Land Services (LLS)...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Farmer confidence collapses
Farmer confidence across Southern New South Wales has fallen sharply,...
New bridge at Kangaroo Valley is still an option
Transport for NSW will continue to pursue options for a new bridge in...
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
Bowral wins the Highlands Cricket First Grade competition.
The Highlands Cricket First and Third Grade finals were played on Saturday, with Bowral claiming the First Grade...
29 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Junior rugby talent to take the field at Monaro 7s in Goulburn
Goulburn will play host to the Monaro Junior Rugby Sevens Festival, with...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Colo Vale News
Highlands and Wollondilly Clubs Share $50,000 in Grants
Six local sporting organisations across the Southern Highlands and...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Robertson News
Grand Finals Caught Behind by the Weather
Highlands Cricket hosted grand finals across all three grades on...
Arts & Culture
New brochure to help preserve heritage
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has launched a new brochure to help preserve the area’s built heritage.
3 April, 2026
Experience creativity of young Camden locals
Tickets are now officially on sale for Camden Shorts 2026.
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Steps taken to secure future of Sturt Gallery and Studios
Steps have been taken to secure the future of Sturt Gallery and Studios...
Bowral News, Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Artist of the Week, Monique Turczynski.
I currently live in the Southern Highlands. I was born and raised in...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 3 to April 5
There's markets galore and easter egg hunts and other activities to keep the kids going all weekend across the...
3 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 27 to March 29
Yes, it's the weekend again across our four regions, and there's a lot...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 20 to March 22
Another weekend of agricultural shows, with both Yass and Camden hosting...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass –March 13 to March 15
The Weekend Wire column for this weekend - another local country show -...
Community
Easter Monday Cartoon
Of course, cartoonist Paul finds a way to include a palm tree on an island during Easter!!
6 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Theatrical combat to feature at Bundanoon Highland Gathering
Theatrical combat will be a feature of the entertainment at this year’s...
Thirlmere News, Wollondilly News
Thirlmere in running for tourism title
Residents across the region are being urged to throw their support...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Cartoon of the Day
Our cartoonist, Paul Dorin, will share his take on Easter with a cartoon...
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
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to attempt to construct plausible holdings for the...
3 April, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Bridge - 2 March 2026
An easy end play.
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...