Latest News
Work to start soon on two disaster-affected roads
Wombeyan Caves Road may soon lose its title as one of the worst roads in the Wingecarribee Shire.
8 February, 2026
News
Federal government providing funding to make Oallen Ford Road safer
The Albanese Government is continuing to improve road safety on regional and remote roads, delivering funding towards...
7 February, 2026
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Tahmoor News
Hannan takes aim at ‘financial mismanagement’ of colliery
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has used a 30-second Notice of Motion...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Justice for victims seeking access to compensation from child sexual abusers
Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has welcomed the release of draft...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News
Truck driver may never work in industry again
A 54-year-old truck driver horrifically injured in an accident near...
Council
Council gets it wrong with school zone reminder
Wingecarribee Shire Council has issued a reminder to motorists that school is back and speed limits apply in school...
3 February, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Planning panel approves Moss Vale childcare centre
Controversial plans for a childcare centre in Farnborough Drive, Moss...
Southern Tablelands News, Dalton News
Upper Lachlan Council calls extraordinary meeting in relation to gas fired power station
Upper Lachlan Shire Council has called an extraordinary meeting for...
The Southern Wire Exclusive: Planning panel chairman caught out on Livestream using a religiously offensive exclamation
Chair of Wingecarribee’s Local Planning Panel Steven Layman has been...
Business
Giving old jewellery another life
As one of the largest gold and silver jewellery buyers in Australia, Richard MacDonald’s passion is helping to...
22 January, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Pests don’t wait – protect your home now
Pest problems are on the rise, and waiting can cost homeowners thousands.
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
No prosecutions, few fines in strong year for food safety across our regions
Businesses across The Southern Wire’s readership area have largely...
Picton Employment Lands to bring 1000 more jobs close to home for locals
At least 1000 more local jobs are on the horizon as Wollondilly Shire...
Courts & Police
Homicide Squad detectives charge pair with domestic murder of Goulburn woman
Homicide Squad detectives have charged two people following an investigation into the murder of a woman in Goulburn...
6 February, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fraudster remains in custody
Fraudster Linden Toll remains in custody after his latest court appearance.
A motorcycle rider has died following a crash in Camden South yesterday.
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Camden South on...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Campbelltown News
Police Appeal to locate missing man with ties to Bowral
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from...
Opinion
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drawing Clouds and Coconuts, the Art of Endless Jokes
In a new addition to The Southern Wire, cartoonist Paul Dorin will be...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Yes Minister! Or No Minister?! Southern NSW misses out.
As publisher of The Southern Wire, in Southern NSW, I think all the time...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Opinion: Australia Day And The Return Of Public Support
Contributed Opinion. Australia Day has traditionally been a celebrated...
Rural
Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.
The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of Crookwell.
25 January, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale cattle sales report
There was a slight decrease in numbers for a total yarding of 1988 fair...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Southern Highlands Cattle sale report.
A run of high yielding yearlings to suit the trade selling from 526c to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Virtual fencing legalised in NSW as local farmers hail ‘game-changer’
Local cattle and dairy farmers will soon be able to manage livestock...
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
Try netball in Wollondilly
If your child is looking for their next adventure, or you're simply curious about joining a new community sport, the...
7 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Ashes decided, but Fifth test will still be a cracker
The Ashes may already have been decided but there is still plenty of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Bradman’s Baggy Green gift tipped to fetch $1m at Australia Day auction
A rare Baggy Green cap personally gifted by Sir Donald Bradman to a...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
$4.8m Rugby World Cup grants open
Rugby clubs across The Southern Wire readership areas are being invited...
Arts & Culture
Curtain rises for country music fans
Two-time Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is on his way to the region with an entourage that includes eight horses,...
3 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News, Bowral News
Scarsden will live on says best-selling author says
Martin Scarsden. Journalist. He’s flawed. He makes mistakes. He tries to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A day at the beach without the sand: Sydney exhibition beckons regional families
Families across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Enjoy colour and spectacle with symphony orchestra
Join the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday 29...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 6 to February 8
Yes, it's that time again - the all-important Weekend Wire, your go-to column for what's on across the Wollondilly,...
6 February, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE - Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass, January 30th - February 1st
Here is the Weekend Wire for this weekend, with a variety of activities...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 23 to 25
The weekly Weekend Wire for the Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – January 16 to 18
Catch up on events across all four regions this weekend for the third...
Community
Federal government to fund trees in honour of local Vietnam War veterans
Federal Member for Whitlam Carol Berry says the Australian Government will fund 41 Tai Haku trees along the Cherry...
5 February, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Two vie for Women of the Year titles
The Southern Tablelands has two people vying for prestigious NSW Women...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Locals encouraged to become a ‘puppy volunteer’
Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) is calling on residents living within...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Plastics make up more than 80 per cent of Australia’s litter, new report finds
Plastics continue to dominate Australia’s litter problem, with new data...
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