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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 while raising funds for local domestic violence support
6 June, 2026
News
Council intransigence causing a stink for Bowral family
A Bowral family has been forced to live with leaking sewage on their property for 18 months – and says Wingecarribee...
5 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Rate rise will push families ‘over the edge’
Wingecarribee Shire Council’s proposed rate rise will push many local...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Council chambers a hive of activity for youth over weekend
The Wingecarribee Shire Council chambers were full of the sound of...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News
BREAKING NEWS - Smith quits Liberals
Former Wollondilly MP Nathaniel Smith has sensationally quit the Liberal...
Council
Mayor to meet with Wingello residents
Wingecarribee Shire mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick will meet with Wingello residents next week.
5 June, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
BREAKING - NSW Councils Head Back To The Future
The code which controls the operation of council meetings in NSW has...
Business
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
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...
Courts & Police
Body found near Goulburn
In a tragic update to our missing person report earlier this week a body has been located by Police.
6 June, 2026
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...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Search underway for missing man near Goulburn
A large-scale land search is underway south of Goulburn as police seek...
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
Consultation highlights station’s isolation
Commuters have told Transport for NSW they want increased parking at Yass Junction train station and better...
5 June, 2026
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...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Fertiliser costs surge
Farmers across Southern NSW are facing rising fertiliser costs and...
Letters to the Editor
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.
Sport
Australia's Best Table Tennis Players Descend On Goulburn
Some of Australia's best table tennis players will descend on Goulburn this weekend as the city hosts a major stop on...
29 May, 2026
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...
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...
Arts & Culture
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...
What’s on
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...
Community
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 can be tougher still with temperatures often...
5 June, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Forum to meet for second time
The second meeting of the Southern Highlands Community Forum will be...
New community transport trial to help people access education, training and employment
Transport for NSW is rolling out a new trial across regional NSW –...
Canyonleigh News, Southern Highlands News
Canyonleigh RFS unveil artwork
The Canyonleigh Rural Fire Brigade has always been a bit `different’ in...
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
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...