Latest News
Lights, camera, cash: what a film studio could mean for our local economy
A proposal for a major film studio at Oran Park has placed The Southern Wire readership area in the frame for one of the NSW Government’s largest creative industry investments.
11 March, 2026
News
Garvan’s Moss Vale research hub driving cancer trials across NSW
Groundbreaking cancer research linked to Moss Vale is helping more patients across New South Wales access potentially...
11 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
What rain? Show numbers up
Shows create memories according to treasurer of the Goulburn AP and H...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
We have your back: Politicians back Tahmoor community
‘We have your back’. That’s the collective message from local...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Road safety projects across the region will help save lives
A number of ‘lifesaving’ road safety projects across the region are...
Council
Council transitions to a new phone number
Wingecarribee Shire Council is about to transition to a new telephone number.
9 March, 2026
Civic centre to bustle with students
Wollondilly’s Shire Council’s new civic centre in Picton will soon be...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
It won’t happen again: Council moves to reassure community
A former Goulburn-Mulwaree Council employee allegedly stole more than...
Busking on the agenda as Council kicks off 2026
Under the proposed new ‘Busking Terms and Conditions’, buskers will be...
Business
IDA support for hydro storage project in Wollondilly
A proposed hydro storage project in the Wollondilly Shire is one of 16 projects to be supported by the State...
7 March, 2026
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Wollondilly in shock as 238 colliery workers face immediate unemployment
The Wollondilly community is in shock tonight with 238 workers at...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Drivers ditch petrol as EV sales nearly double
Sales of electric vehicles from two of the world’s best-known brands...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Volvo retailer hits the pinnacle again
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands has been named Australia’s top Rural...
Courts & Police
UPDATE: Mother concerned for her daughter’s whereabouts - Madison found safe and well
UPDATE: The Southern Wire received a message from her mother in the early hours of this morning to say that Madison...
2 March, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Notice of training exercise - NSW Police Academy Goulburn
The NSW Police Academy – McDermott Drive, Goulburn – has advised...
Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Police seize $13 million crop at Marulan
Police have seized cannabis plants with a street value of more than $13...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Two men charged after a large quantity of cannabis seized during a road stop in Goulburn
Two men have been charged after a large quantity of cannabis was seized...
Opinion
Taking a walk on the wild side – down Bowral Street
I like to walk. It helps ease my chronic back pain and clear my head. I don’t like it when my walk becomes...
25 February, 2026
OPINION - Council Must Not Be Involved In School Education Policy
Wingecarribee Shire Council posted on Facebook (9 February 2026) calling...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Celebrating Life One Bite at a Time
Fun Friday often means takeout.
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...
Rural
Little change in water storage levels at Yass
There has been little change in water storage levels at Yass since restrictions were introduced last month.
10 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Penrose News, Berrima News, Bowral News, Mittagong News, Moss Vale News, Exeter News
Pindone program has been one of the biggest ever undertaken locally
A coordinated, community wide effort to tackle wild rabbits across the...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Fire at Bevendale west of Crookwell.
The RFS have warned of a grass fire on Rugby Road, Bevendale, west of...
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...
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
Events to shine spotlight on women’s cricket
The Lyrebird Foundation has announced a full list of the players taking to the field at Bradman Oval this Friday for...
10 March, 2026
Kangaloon News, Southern Highlands News
Southern Highlands hosts national ProVelo Super League race
More than 700 people visited Wingecarribee Shire on Sunday, including...
Bowral News, Hill Top News, Southern Highlands News
You don’t see this every day: bizarre Bradman Oval dismissal
Cricket is a game full of quirks, but even cricket tragics were...
Wingello News, Moss Vale News, Bowral News
Rain washes out Tina Macpherson Cup final as Wingello crowned champions
The Tina Macpherson Cup final between Moss Vale and Wingello was a...
Arts & Culture
Fiddlers Tent the place to be for Scottish music and song
The Fiddlers Tent will be the place to be at this year’s Bundanoon Highland Gathering (Brigadoon) for Scottish music...
7 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Artist of the Week - Meryl (Mezza) O’Brien
I have been asked by Southern Wire to be their very first artist of the...
Southern Highlands News, Penrose News
Exhibition to showcase diverse artworks
Plans are being finalised for the fourth annual Penrose Art Exhibition.
Campbelltown News, Camden News, Wollondilly News
Campbelltown paralympian flying high after Britain’s Got Talent honour
Campbelltown paralympian and disability advocate Paul Nunnari is flying...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – March 6 to March 8
The first Weekend Wire for the month of March with events held across the four regions - Southern Highlands, Southern...
6 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 27 to March 1
The final Weekend Wire for February for the regions - can't believe...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass -February 20 to February 22
It's a busy weekend across the region, with festivals and other events-...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – February 13 to February 15
A busy weekend across all the regions this weekend, with lots of shows...
Community
Line dancers boot-scoot the night away at Robbo Show
Country music rang out through the mist at the Robertson Show last Friday night for the ‘Muster in the Mist’ show.
10 March, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Local women recognised
Women from across the region have been recognised at a celebration to...
Goulburn News, Southern Highlands News
Celebrity alpaca is no show pony
If there’s such a thing as an alpaca celebrity, Hephner tops the A list.
Robertson News, Southern Highlands News
GALLERY: Robertson Show a success with a wet end
The 2026 Robertson Show was a wonderful success with thousands attending...
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
Bridge
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
The Southern Wire Bridge page launches.
The Southern Wire is pleased to announce the launch of a Bridge page. We...