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NSW Parliament’s Regional Roadshow set to roll into Bowral

The Parliament of NSW’s Regional Roadshow will roll into Bowral this week, offering young people from the Southern...

9 June, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Petition calls on State Government to intervene

The Friends of Wingecarribee have launched a petition calling for the...

Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News

Sanctuary launches major crowdfunding campaign

A new wildlife sanctuary in the Southern Highlands has launched a major...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Council ‘an experiment that didn’t work’

Local broadcaster Graeme Day has a launched a scathing attack on...

Exclusive

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 Bowral Cemetery without informing her children.

6 June, 2026

Wingello News, Southern Highlands News

Mayor to meet with Wingello residents

Wingecarribee Shire mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick will meet with Wingello...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

We stand united: Council leaders promise to support each other at all times

Senior staff at Wingecarribee Shire Council have signed a document...

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News, Moss Vale News

Councils shortlisted for state honours

Several councils across Southern NSW are in the running for state...

Menangle facility receives $31 million

Construction has begun on a major $31 million upgrade of the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) at...

27 May, 2026

Menangle News

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...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

Asbestos found in childrens sand

Children’s play sand sold locally through The Reject Shop has been...

Breaking News

Wingecarribee Shire Council calls in the lawyers

Southern Highlands businessman and cattle farmer Theo Onisforou was not present at Moss Vale Local Court today when a...

9 June, 2026

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...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Learner Driver Charged After Three Police Pursuits

A learner driver accused of leading police on three pursuits has been...

Opinion

“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint

Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over asbestos concerns, we are now reporting an...

17 May, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

Easter cartoon of the day

Cartoonist Paul Dorin with his take on Easter!

Wheels turn as push for better bus services gathers traction

Goulburn residents are continuing their push for improved bus services with better connectivity to key destinations.

8 June, 2026

Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Consultation highlights station’s isolation

Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at...

Goulburn News, Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News

Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit

Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News

Select Committee to hear community’s views on proposed Energy from Waste facility

THE NSW Select Committee on Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities will...

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.

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...

Artist of the Week – Natalie Will

I live in Robertson in the Southern Highlands. It has a wonderful community, beautiful open skies and is lush and...

6 June, 2026

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...

Bowral News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News

Theatre group remembers one of their own

Local theatre group Highlands Theatre Group (HTG) is mourning the loss...

Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News

Stage great on his way to Bundanoon

Internationally acclaimed Australian actor John Bell will be just one of...

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – June 5 to June 8

A King's Birthday long weekend full of activities across the regions, with markets, sports and even fireworks, too.

5 June, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 15 to May 17

A wonderful weekend of markets, parkruns and charity motorbike rides and...

Locals honoured in King’s Honours list

Several residents (and former residents) from across the regions have been recognised in The King’s Birthday 2026...

8 June, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Wingecarribee not so wealthy

The Wingecarribee may be viewed as a ‘wealthy’ area – but the perception...

Douglas Park News, Wollondilly News

Residents fear ‘cemetery town’ tag

Residents fear Douglas Park will become known as the ‘cemetery town’ if...

Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Police seeking donations to help provide winter warmth to people in need

Homelessness can be tough at the best of times – but during winter it...

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...

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...

Wollondilly News

Great news for northern Wollondilly residents

Penrith Beach has opened for summer!

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...