Latest News
Young Artist Program a great opera-tunity for Daniel the ‘villain’
An opera singer with strong ties to the region has been accepted into Opera Australia’s prestigious Young Artist Program.
13 June, 2026
News
Legislative Council president impressed with regional students
President of the NSW Legislative Council, The Honourable Ben Franklin presided over the NSW Parliament Regional...
12 June, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News
Students practice public speaking skills as part of parliament roadshow
The auditorium of the Gibraltar Hotel in Bowral rang out to the sounds...
Geoff has rugby league ink in his veins
These days, when 85-year-old Geoff Prenter watches the rugby league on...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
NSW Parliament’s Regional Roadshow set to roll into Bowral
The Parliament of NSW’s Regional Roadshow will roll into Bowral this...
Council
Councils call for loans scheme to help unlock housing supply
Wollondilly and Camden councils have joined calls for a $5 billion no-interest loans scheme to fund new infrastructure.
12 June, 2026
Residents still receiving unflouridated water
Most of the Wingecarribee Shire is still receiving unflouridated water –...
Council has ‘serious problem’ with communications: Smith
Wingecarribee Shire councillor Nicole Smith has conceded on three...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
EXCLUSIVE - Council relocates woman’s ashes – but children are the last to know
Wingecarribee Shire Council dug up and relocated the ashes of a woman in...
Business
Veolia slapped with $48,000 fine for licence breaches
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has slapped Veolia Environmental Services (Veolia) with $48,000 in...
11 June, 2026
Menangle facility receives $31 million
Construction has begun on a major $31 million upgrade of the Elizabeth...
BREAKING - Fire Destroys Iconic Building
A much loved building in Menangle, known as The Store, was destroyed by...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
More ways to read your local news
Tik Tok is the place we have a bit of fun with music matching the...
Courts & Police
Robertson man arrested after Police pursuit
A 59-year-old Robertson man has been refused bail after police alleged he led officers on a pursuit through Robertson...
11 June, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Wingecarribee Shire Council calls in the lawyers
Southern Highlands businessman and cattle farmer Theo Onisforou was not...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Body found near Goulburn
In a tragic update to our missing person report earlier this week a body...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Accident involving multiple vehicles in Bowral this morning
Emergency services were called to an incident near the corner of Glebe...
Opinion
Are the cattle sale yards to be sold?
That is the question circulating around the community at the moment.
10 June, 2026
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...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Easter Sunday Cartoon
Paul Dorin with his take on what is unfolding in lounge rooms across...
Rural
Highway closure at Robertson this weekend
The Illawarra Highway (Hoddle Street) will be closed at Robertson this weekend as the Australian Rail Track...
12 June, 2026
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.
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Wheels turn as push for better bus services gathers traction
Goulburn residents are continuing their push for improved bus services...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Consultation highlights station’s isolation
Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Woolworths Moss Vale
Dear Editor, I went to the Land & Environment court on site hearing on the morning of 20th May 2026 at the proposed...
26 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Childcare
Dear Editor, I recently read your articles regarding the approval of...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News
Letter to the Editor - Data Centre and Gas Plant
Dear Editor at The Southern Wire. I am a small local business...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor.
Letter to the Editor regarding the proposed Moss Vale Gas Plant.
Sport
Pink Round to help raise money for local domestic violence support service
Moss Vale & District Basketball Association will host its inaugural Pink Round this month, celebrating women in sport...
6 June, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Australia's Best Table Tennis Players Descend On Goulburn
Some of Australia's best table tennis players will descend on Goulburn...
Bowral News, Moss Vale News, Robertson News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Moss Vale Football Club vs. Robertson-Burrawang Rovers All Age Mens match, Stephens Park, Bowral
The Moss Vale Football Club second grade soccer side faced off against...
Moss Vale News, Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News
Embrace a new sport taking the region by storm
A new sport is taking the Southern Highlands, Australia and even New...
Arts & Culture
Classical music fans in for a treat this weekend
Fans of Johann Sebastian Bach are in for a treat this weekend with Bach Akademie Australia performing at the Bowral...
12 June, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Gothic Fairytale Hit GRIMM Coming To Goulburn For One Night Only
A dark and twisted take on classic fairytales is coming to Goulburn...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Robertson News
Artist of the Week – Natalie Will
I live in Robertson in the Southern Highlands. It has a wonderful...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Enjoy a feast of big band music in Bowral
Get set to enjoy an epic feast of concert band music this Sunday at the...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 12 to June 14
Concerts, free family and youth events plus much more on across the regions this weekend.
12 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 5 to June 8
A King's Birthday long weekend full of activities across the regions,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 29 to May 31
Lots of different events on this weekend across the regions on this last...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 22 to May 24
What's on this weekend across the four regions? Well, here's your chance...
Community
Botany? Let me do the maths on that
Growing up, Tim Entwisle had no intention of becoming a botanist. No intention at all.
11 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Archive is our ‘collective memory’
Linda Emery never stood a chance. As a child, her parents took her to...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Douglas Park News
Focus on the living first: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan says the State Government should...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Locals honoured in King’s Honours list
Several residents (and former residents) from across the regions have...
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
Promoting a trump trick
Playing a suit that you know declarer can ruff isn't always a bad idea.
6 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Keeping control of trumps
Once in a while, you find yourself in a contract with an 8-card trump...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Unblocking dummy's long suit
Sometimes, limited communication makes it difficult to establish dummy's...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Opening a not-quite-standard 1NT
Opening 1NT has many advantages – not only do you tell partner a great...