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Southern Tablelands high school teacher awarded for excellence
Mulwaree High School in Goulburn has been recognised for their acheivements at the 2026 Public Education Awards held at the Sydney Town Hall last Monday night (August 3).
8 August, 2026
News
Fresh appeal to solve 17-year mystery of missing Yass man
Police have renewed their appeal for information into the disappearance of Yass man Peter Collier, whose family has...
6 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News, Moss Vale News
High-rise Future for the Highlands
Just months after Wingecarribee Shire Council voted to align itself with...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Minister hits back over gaol closure
The NSW Government has defended its handling of changes at Goulburn...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
'Shame, shame, shame': Mayor blasts Government over gaol decision
Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Nina Dillon says the NSW Government has already...
Council
DA disaster: Wingecarribee ranked worst in NSW
Wingecarribee Shire Council has chalked up another year as the slowest council in New South Wales for assessing...
5 August, 2026
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Secret deed reveals gallery funding approved six months early
The Southern Wire exclusively reveals a previously undisclosed legal...
Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Celebrating the women shaping our councils
Women making a difference in councils across New South Wales are being...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Six new Australians welcomed in Goulburn
Six people from around the world have officially become Australian...
Business
Two Yass shops stubbed out
Two Yass businesses have been ordered to close for up to three months as part of the NSW Government's ongoing...
4 August, 2026
Berrima News, Marulan News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Dinner table sackings spark outrage after Boral rail contract loss
Workers at Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) were allegedly sacked over...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Breaking: Woolworths wins Moss Vale court battle against council
Woolworths has won its appeal against Wingecarribee Shire Council's...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Wollondilly News
Death warning as popular fridges recalled
Owners of some of Australia's most popular camping fridges are being...
Courts & Police
Police: Dashcam shows driver took 'clear path' into cement truck
Police say dashcam footage shows the driver killed in Wednesday's fatal Appin Road crash took what officers have...
5 August, 2026
Driver killed after alleged swerve into truck at Appin
A critical incident investigation has been launched after a driver died...
Southern Highlands News, Welby News
Hume highway havoc after caravan crash
A driver has been taken to hospital after a van towing a caravan crashed...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Driver dead after single car accident near Goulburn
About 1.45am (Friday 31 July 2026), emergency services were called to...
Opinion
Opinion: Democracy Demands Accountability
The strength of a democracy is measured by how willingly elected representatives answer criticism.
29 July, 2026
Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard
Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code...
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Goulburn News
Opinion - Yes our Mayor is a bully
I have thought about this for a long time. I have reflected on my time...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Yass News
Are the cattle sale yards to be sold?
That is the question circulating around the community at the moment.
Rural
Rural road toll sparks fresh safety plea
The Australian Road Safety Foundation is urging motorists to take extra care on country roads as Rural Road Safety...
3 August, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Council pulls the pin on SEATS
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council will withdraw its membership of the South East...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News
Meeting to look at potential for livestock processing facility in Crookwell
A meeting will be held in Crookwell next month to explore the potential...
Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News
Electric vehicle becomes important farm asset
A Southern Tablelands farmer will be one of the speakers at this year’s...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think it is not.
6 July, 2026
Onisforou challenges Mayor
Theo Onisforou has sent a letter to the editor challenging a local mayor.
Southern Highlands News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Letter to the Editor - RFS 'Red Fleet'
To the Editor, There’s a saying that you can’t keep drawing water from...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the Editor - Woolworths Moss Vale
Dear Editor, I went to the Land & Environment court on site hearing on...
Sport
Sports clubs urged to apply for lifesaving defibrillator grants
Community sporting organisations across Southern NSW can now apply for funding to install lifesaving defibrillators,...
7 August, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Young athletes receive funding boost
Three talented young athletes from the Goulburn Mulwaree region have...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News, Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Dream comes at a cost for Alexander
Alexander Codey is chasing a dream – but it comes at a cost. Alexander,...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
A city – and a nation – cheering for Ellen
All eyes will be on Glascow this week as Goulburn lawn bowler Ellen Fife...
Arts & Culture
Physical Culture takes centre stage in Goulburn
The best of Australian Physical Culture will be on display in Goulburn this weekend, with up to 400 competitors...
7 August, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Nearly $450,000 boost to make Goulburn's streets come alive
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has secured almost $450,000 in NSW Government...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
SEP is music to council’s ears
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council has paved the way for more live entertainment...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News, Kangaroo Valley News, Southern Tablelands News
Artist of the Week – Vanessa Forbes
Our artist of the week is Vanessa Forbes.
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – August 7 to August 9
A smorgasbord of different events happening across the regions this weekend, with art, food, music, cars and more...
7 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 31 to August 2
Art classes, wine, celebration of beef cattle, markets and more...all...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 24 to July 26
Concerts, markets, author talks and winter festivals - all part of the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 17 to July 19
Markets, planting workshops, craft sessions and much more coming up in...
Community
'Angertainment' talk lives up to its name
About 40 people turned up to the Bowral Memorial Hall last night to hear Ed Coper, the author of 'Angertainment - How...
5 August, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Firefighters battle it out in Goulburn championships
Firefighters from across New South Wales and Victoria descended on...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Express your interest in a Yass Christmas
Yass Valley Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to join their...
New slide sealed off
A new slide in Appin’s Toggerai Park is being inspected by contractors...
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
Bowral screening to support local heritage gardens and landscapes
A special film screening at Bowral’s Empire Cinema this week will help support heritage gardens and landscapes across...
20 July, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Buxton News, Balmoral News, Hill Top News
Five Loop Line level crossings to reopen as rail project gathers pace
Five level crossings between Buxton and Colo Vale will be reactivated...
Wollondilly News, Thirlmere News
Festival of Steam Gallery
Stuart Carless attended the festival last weekend and shares his gallery...
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...
Bridge
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Asking for a stopper
At matchpoint pairs, the most popular game contract is 3NT, which is as...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
"You've just won the 2026 Book of the Year": Mittagong bridge author earns top US honour
"You've just won the 2026 ABTA Book of the Year Award!" Those were the...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Camden News
Judgement trumps conventional wisdom
It pays to think about the hand you have been dealt and not to just...