Lions fire up the barbecue for Alexander

Tahmoor retirement facility's new lease of life

Tahmoor over 55's facility Stratford Gardens was a hive of activity on Tuesday morning with the opening of some...

22 July, 2026

Thirlmere News, Wollondilly News

Asbestos dumpers fined more than $335,000 after contaminating Thirlmere property

A company and its director have been fined more than $335,000 after...

Bowral News, Bowral South News, Southern Highlands News

Bowral South flood risks manageable according to report

Flood risks to the proposed Bowral South New Living Area (NLA) are...

Southern Highlands News, Canyonleigh News

Canyonleigh Community Association welcomes new President

Ian Bollen said he was honoured to have been elected president at the...

Community divided on pump truck location

Residents of Murrumbateman are divided on where to place a proposed pump track with Yass Valley Council set to...

22 July, 2026

Camden News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News

$54 million awarded to 'high performing' councils

Three 'high performing' councils across The Southern Wire's readership...

Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Yass Valley Council celebrating a major milestone with Crago Mill Precinct

Yass Valley Council is celebrating a major milestone with the Crago Mill...

Yass News, Southern Tablelands News

Canberra Yass Parkwood battle heats up

Yass Valley Council is continuing its fight to retain Parkwood within...

Another modification to rail operator’s suspended accreditation

Holdco Holdings (trading as Southern Shorthaul Railways) has been permitted to undertake additional rail operations...

20 July, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Wollondilly News

Telstra admits accountability for national outage during Senate inquiry

The national Telstra outage last week was triggered by maintenance work...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Funding hatches high-tech future for Goulburn

A world-leading poultry genetics company in Goulburn has secured more...

Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News

24-hour Hungry Jack's proposed for Moss Vale as dozens object

A Hungry Jack's restaurant with a 24-hour drive-thru could soon be...

Officer left needing seven staples after alleged police assault at Goulburn

A 56-year-old man will face court today after a police officer allegedly suffered a head wound requiring seven...

17 July, 2026

Southern Tablelands News

Hume Highway partially closed at Breadalbane after fiery truck crash

A driver is missing after a fiery crash on the Hume Highway this...

Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News

Driver charged following multi-truck crash near Goulburn

A driver has been charged following a multi-truck crash in the Southern...

Southern Highlands News, Bowral News

Poisoned tea at centre of alleged murder plot

A former Bowral businessman who owned and operated a Telstra Shop will...

Opinion

Opinion. Six attempts. Six refusals. Democracy Depends On Every Councillor Being Heard

Council meetings are governed by the Code of Meeting Practice. The Code is akin to the rules in a cricket match. Both...

22 July, 2026

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.

Wollondilly News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News

“Risk Of Death”: Toxic Children’s Finger Paint

Only days after we reported on children’s play sand being recalled over...

Meeting to look at potential for livestock processing facility in Crookwell

A meeting will be held in Crookwell next month to explore the potential for a small-scale, multi-species processing...

21 July, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News

Lack of notice disappoints Canyonleigh Community Association

The Canyonleigh Community Association has expressed disappointment over...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Hume Highway reopens at Breadalbane after fatal aerosol truck crash

A man has died after a fiery crash on the Hume Highway this...

Letter to the editor: Council communications

Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think it is not.

6 July, 2026

Southern Highlands News

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...

Rugby clubs invited to apply for $2.15 million in grants

Rugby clubs, associations and councils across New South Wales are being invited to apply for a share of $2.15 million...

5 July, 2026

Robertson News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

Bowral fights hard for win in Robertson

Bowral Football Club’s First Grade side fought hard to maintain a 6 –...

Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

The Bowral Classic will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

Local cyclists wanting to take part in this year’s Bowral Classic are...

Bowral News, Southern Highlands News

GALLERY: Bowral Blacks vs Tech Tahs

The Bowral Blacks enjoyed a comfortable home-ground win against the Tech...

Documentary celebrates Maestro Tommy Tycho’s genius

A new documentary exploring the extraordinary life and music of Maestro Tommy Tycho will screen at Bowral’s Empire...

19 July, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News

Frensham's Clubbe Hall honoured with prestigious NSW architecture award

One of the Southern Highlands' most iconic buildings has received one of...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

World class musicians to bring global sounds to Goulburn

Music lovers will be taken on a journey around the world without leaving...

Goulburn News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Tarago News

Local events to benefit from NSW Government funding

A number of events across the region are set to benefit under the NSW...

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 17 to July 19

Markets, planting workshops, craft sessions and much more coming up in this week's Weekend Wire column.

17 July, 2026

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Robertson News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 10 to July 12

Robertson will come alive with their Winterfest this Saturday in the...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News

WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – July 3 to July 5

Christmas in July events, markets, agricultural sales and much more are...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Camden News, Campbelltown News

Winter school holiday fun for all

Although the winter chill may have set in, there is still plenty to do...

Hunt is on for former festival Queens

The Goulburn Lilac City Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year and the call has gone out for former...

22 July, 2026

Goulburn News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Moss Vale News

NSW needs data centre strategy says Tuckerman

New South Wales needs a proper statewide data centre strategy according...

Kangaroo Valley News

Another round of night closures on Hampden Bridge

Motorists are being warned of another round of night closures on Hampden...

Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News

Goulburn Day View Club July social news

The Southern Wire is pleased to publish the latest news from the...

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...

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...

Asking for a stopper

At matchpoint pairs, the most popular game contract is 3NT, which is as it should be.

16 July, 2026

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...

Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Camden News

Why did declarer play the way he did?

A cunning declarer can sometimes catch an unwary defender.