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Roundabout set to open early
The new roundabout at the intersection of Clinton and Deccan Streets in Goulburn is set to reopen ahead of schedule, with traffic expected to return to the intersection from Monday
21 May, 2026
News
Camden Bypass Extension Plans Underway
The first steps towards a long-awaited extension of the Camden Bypass have been announced today, with a promise to...
20 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Stand as one on gas-fired power plant proposal: Champion
Southern Highlands residents are being to ask to stand as one this...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Alleged racism added to list of concerns
Alleged racism can now be added to the list of unchecked behaviours in...
Wollondilly News, Douglas Park News
Over my dead body: MP vows to continue cemetery fight
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan remains vehement in her opposition to...
Council
Time running out to lodge a submission on major Wingecarribee Shire Council documents
Wingecarribee residents have little time to digest more than 500 pages of council documents and to comment on some...
14 May, 2026
Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Council to upgrade public toilets in Moss Vale, Mittagong
When you need to go – you need to go.
Minister Demands Shake-Up At Wingecarribee
The Government has issued a blunt warning to council over its...
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Burradoo News, Bowral South News
Breaking News. Hannan - "The Government should not trust Council"
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan has sensationally called on...
Business
More ways to read your local news
Tik Tok is the place we have a bit of fun with music matching the stories of the day.
16 May, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
$380 Million M5 Upgrade Underway
Major construction is now underway on a $380 million upgrade of the M5...
Berrima News, Southern Highlands News
Manufacturing and recycling billionaire brothers buy land in Berrima
Stonington has reportedly sold for $13.3 million by lenders who took...
Courts & Police
Domestic violence remains a priority: NSW Police
NSW Police have moved to reassure residents that domestic violence remains a priority following the deaths of three...
19 May, 2026
BREAKING - Bodies of children and woman found in home
Reader discretion advised.
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police make arrest after Goulburn manhunt
A 26-year-old man has been charged with alleged domestic violence...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News
Man charged after drugs, ammunition and counterfeit cash seized during road stop in Mittagong
A man has been charged with a range of offences after ammunition, drugs...
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!
Rural
Tuckerman welcomes Committee’s visit
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman has welcomed the announcement that the NSW Legislative Council Select Committee...
12 May, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...
Yass Rail Trail plans open for feedback as project moves toward funding
Plans for a 4.5 kilometre walking and cycling trail linking Yass...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor - Data Centre and Gas Plant
Dear Editor at The Southern Wire. I am a small local business concerned about the current Wingecarribee council and...
20 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor.
Letter to the Editor regarding the proposed Moss Vale Gas Plant.
Letter to the Editor - Theo Onisforou
Theo Onisforou who is the subject of AVO proceedings involving the Mayor...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor from Chris Tanti, CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Blood cancer… the single biggest tragedy impacting Aussie kids and...
Sport
Embrace a new sport taking the region by storm
A new sport is taking the Southern Highlands, Australia and even New Zealand by storm – pickleball.
19 May, 2026
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Full field of players for Harbison Reject Repoly Golf Day
There was a full field of players at the Moss Vale Golf Club last Friday...
Bundanoon News, Robertson News, Moss Vale News, Mittagong News, Hill Top News, Bowral News
Football field full of pre-season games over weekend
The David Wood Field at East Bowral was full of football activity on...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
St George Illawarra Sack Coach
The St George Illawarra Dragons have parted ways with head coach Shane...
Arts & Culture
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 Memorial Hall, as the Southern...
19 May, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Photographers encouraged to expose life as we know it
Photographers from across the region are being encouraged to turn their...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 15 to May 17
A wonderful weekend of markets, parkruns and charity motorbike rides and more are planned across the regions.
15 May, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 8 to May 10
The Weekend Wire for this momentous Mother's Day weekend for across the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – May 1 to May 3
A great collection of markets and music concerts with a smattering of...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – April 24 to April 26
The Weekend Wire for this special ANZAC Day long weekend edition....
Community
Short delays expected on Cambewarra Mountain
Transport for NSW is advising of changed traffic conditions on Moss Vale Road at Cambewarra Mountain on Tuesday night...
18 May, 2026
Yass News, Murrumbateman News, Southern Tablelands News
RFS Heroes Honoured
Southern Tablelands NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers have been honoured...
New Bargo Ambulance Station
Hot on the heels of the Moss Vale announcement, the Bargo community has...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Local high schools to model democracy in action
The annual Southern Highlands Model United Nations (MUNA), hosted by...
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
Unblocking dummy's long suit
Sometimes, limited communication makes it difficult to establish dummy's long suit.
16 May, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Visualisation in defence
Defending well is difficult. The first requirement for success is to...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
A strong hand in competition
Our next Bridge column is now available thanks to Rakesh Kumar.