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Thousands flock to Robertson for a Spring celebration
Long-time locals say they have never seen Robertson as busy as it was on Sunday. Thousands of people flocked to the popular Southern Highlands village for the ‘Spring into
6 October, 2026
News
Yass Valley continues push for HumeLink compensation
Yass Valley Council will continue its push for a “modest” amount of compensation from Transgrid for electricity...
4 October, 2026
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
TfNSW to trial new culvert camera technology
Yass has been identified as one of 10 regional locations where Transport...
End of an era as demolition work commences
Work has started on the demolition of Wollondilly Shire Council’s old...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Major upgrade planned for Yass Post Office
Australia Post has announced it will undertake major works on the Yass...
Council
Data centres not a priority: Yass Valley
Yass has been identified as one of only three locations in regional NSW with enough electricity capacity for a...
1 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Planning panel knocks back independent living units
The Wingecarribee Local Planning Panel (LPP) has knocked back plans for...
Council to push for south-facing ramps to be prioritised
Wollondilly Shire Council will call on the NSW and Australian...
Wollondilly in line for a massive windfall
Wollondilly Shire Council is set to receive a massive windfall under...
Business
Small businesses wilt as tulip festival blooms
Wingecarribee Shire Council may be reaping a huge profit from Tulip Time – but local businesses say they are still...
27 September, 2026
Event will help small businesses THRIVE
Wollondilly business owners, sole traders and people considering...
Camden News, Campbelltown News, Wollondilly News
Wollondilly joins push for Metro to Macarthur
Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly councils have joined forces to...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Quarry seeks permission to blast
The operators of a Southern Tablelands quarry are seeking State...
Courts & Police
Breaking: Man shot dead by police near Yass
A man has been fatally shot by police after allegedly pointing a rifle at officers who had stopped to help him...
4 October, 2026
Breaking: 100 charged in massive drug crackdown
More than 100 people have been charged with alleged drug offences and 43...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Ten drug charges laid after festival police stop
A 41-year-old man has been charged with 10 offences after police...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
UPDATE: Moss Vale man remains on bail facing 10 child abuse charges
A Moss Vale man arrested during an AFP child abuse blitz remains on bail...
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
Postal services in Tarago to continue
Postal services in the small Southern Tablelands town of Tarago have been saved.
30 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Avian bird flu detected in Goulburn
Avian bird flu has been detected in a greater crested tern in...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Transgrid needs to cough up the cash: Culhane
Mayor Paul Culhane has described the impact of the HumeLink project on...
Motorists reminded of night closures on Hampden Bridge
Local motorists are being reminded of upcoming night closures of Hampden...
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
Baseball taking Wollondilly by storm
The region’s newest sporting club, the Wollondilly Dodgers Baseball Club, has more than 120 registered players and a...
1 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Boon needs to restore ‘commonsense’ says Nanva
Labor spokesperson for Goulburn Bob Nanva has called on the incoming...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Macarthur rugby league grand final action
Check out all the action from the Macarthur rugby league grand finals at...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Mittagong News, Camden News
Lions give their fans something to roar about
The Mittagong Lions have convincingly defeated Oakdale Workers to be...
Arts & Culture
No plan a good plan for popular Australian author
Popular Australian author Chris Hammer describes himself as a ‘pantser’. He doesn’t plan any of his books – he...
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News
Rick Price fans in for a treat
It has been more than 30 years since Rick Price burst onto the...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Teens need healthy rites of passage: expert
Teens need positive and healthy rites of passage – otherwise they will...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Seven local artists selected as finalists in prestigious sculpture show
Seven artists from the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly and Southern...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 2 to October 5
A long weekend filled with a variety of activities across the regions, including Goulburn's all important Lilac Time...
2 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 25 to September 27
Open gardens, apple festivals, car rallies and even a book exchange are...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police academy to host open day
Local residents considering a career in policing are being encouraged to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Tallong News
She’ll be apples at Tallong this Sunday
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, Tallong will be the place to be...
Community
Goulburn Lilac City Festival 2026 street parade
What a difference a day makes! The only reason people needed an umbrella on Sunday was to protect themselves from the...
4 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Picton News, Colo Vale News, Mittagong News
Finishing touches to Loop Line upgrade
Work has commenced on the final and possibly most significant set of...
Thoughts are not enough when it comes to domestic violence
A local organisation is urging Southern Highlands residents to “stand...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Rainforest plants on sale this Saturday
Rainforest plants propagated by students at Robertson Public School will...
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
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of photos below.
11 September, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help...
Bridge
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.
24 September, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Making a game try bid
Constructive bidding should be a conversation in which you seek...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Never smile at a crocodile
You won't find too many advanced plays that are named after animals, but...