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Sorry start to consultation process
The effectiveness of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s consultation process in relation to the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) has already been brought into question with a poor
8 July, 2026
News
Breaking: Regulator acts after Berrima derailment
The immediate operations of the Boral cement works at New Berrima are up in the air tonight (Monday) after the Office...
6 July, 2026
Boral working with authorities over train derailment
The Southern Wire has spoken with Boral, who are 'committed to working...
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
BREAKING: Train derails at New Berrima
A freight train has derailed on the railway crossing on Berrima Rd near...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News
Time to shine a light on NSW women who lead and inspire
Southern NSW will be hoping to replicate its 2026 success when the NSW...
Council
Over to you Colo Vale as community drop-in sessions kick off
The first in a series of community drop-in sessions being run by Wingecarribee Shire Council to consult with the...
5 July, 2026
Hard sell starts on proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV)
Wingecarribee Shire Council has already started the hard sell on its...
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...
Business
Operations continue as normal after rail shutdown
Two local manufacturing plants are confident they can minimise the impact of a rail shutdown on their on-going...
8 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Grow your business with The Southern Wire
Did you know? The Southern Wire has grown from our launch in September...
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...
Courts & Police
Breaking: Police operation in Crookwell
A Police operation is currently underway in Crookwell with details unable to be released at this time.
7 July, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Speeding driver charged after police seize drugs and cash
A man has been charged by Goulburn Police after police allegedly found a...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Holiday motorists encouraged to plan ahead and drive to conditions
Local families planning a trip away over the coming winter school...
Hume Highway closed after multiple truck crash
The Hume Highway is closed in both directions at Breadalbane following a...
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
Funding flows for new Collector playground
The families of Collector have cause for celebration with the NSW Government to provide almost $300,000 for...
4 July, 2026
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Warning issued to vaccinate dogs
Dog owners across the Southern Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly, Yass,...
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...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think it is not.
6 July, 2026
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
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...
Sport
Rugby clubs invited to apply for $2.15 million in grants
Rugby clubs, associations and councils across New South Wales are being invited to apply for a share of $2.15 million...
5 July, 2026
Robertson News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Bowral fights hard for win in Robertson
Bowral Football Club’s First Grade side fought hard to maintain a 6 –...
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...
Arts & Culture
Author talk to focus on ‘angertainment’
A few weeks ago the term ‘angertainment’ would have left us all reaching for a dictionary.
7 July, 2026
Camden News, Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Entries open for $8,000 Nature Writing Prize
Local writers have the chance to win an $8,000 prize as entries open for...
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.
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
Police warn 000 may not work on Telstra mobiles
NSW Police have advised locals that the Telstra outage means 000 may not work on phones across Southern NSW including...
8 July, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Local family benefits from crucial health funding
A Southern Highlands family has welcomed landmark investment by the NSW...
Yass Valley begins NAIDOC Week celebrations
Yass Valley has begun its NAIDOC Week celebrations, with Mayor Jasmin...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Junction railway station celebrates a special milestone
The station was officially opened on July 3, 1876 – meaning today marks...
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
Judgement trumps conventional wisdom
It pays to think about the hand you have been dealt and not to just follow guidelines.
6 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News
Why did declarer play the way he did?
A cunning declarer can sometimes catch an unwary defender.
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...