Latest News
VIDEO: Stop the Gas Plant forum attracts large crowd
Approximately 400 people turned up to Moss Vale Services Club on Sunday night to learn more about a proposed gas-fired power plant in the Southern Highlands Innovation Precinct
10 August, 2026
News
RFS warns of 90km/h winds across Southern Highlands and Wollondilly
The NSW Rural Fire Service Southern Highlands has issued a warning for the Southern Highlands and Wollondilly, with...
9 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Kangaroo Valley News
And so it continues - more road pain on the way
Motorists are being advised of night closures on Moss Vale Road for...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Fresh appeal to solve 17-year mystery of missing Yass man
Police have renewed their appeal for information into the disappearance...
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...
Council
Latest attack shows mayor’s disconnect with the community
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan stood up at the most recent meeting of the Southern Highlands Community Forum and...
7 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Mittagong News
Breaking: Wingecarribee wins major award for 'excellence' in communication
Wingecarribee Shire Council are celebrating a big win today at the Local...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Camden News, Wollondilly News
DA disaster: Wingecarribee ranked worst in NSW
Wingecarribee Shire Council has chalked up another year as the slowest...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Secret deed reveals gallery funding approved six months early
The Southern Wire exclusively reveals a previously undisclosed legal...
Business
International attention on Moss Vale as data centre fight steps up
A forum being held in Moss Vale this Sunday (August 9) looking at a proposed AI data centre is attracting...
8 August, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
Two Yass shops stubbed out
Two Yass businesses have been ordered to close for up to three months as...
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...
Courts & Police
125km/h on the rims: Wild Goulburn chase ends on railway line
It has been a busy weekend for Goulburn Police. The latest incident saw a high-speed police pursuit through the...
10 August, 2026
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Breaking: Horror as body found in suitcase near Goulburn
A major police investigation is underway after the body of a woman was...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Teen accused of hitting officer and leading police on two pursuits
A teenage boy has been refused bail after allegedly hitting a police...
Police: Dashcam shows driver took 'clear path' into cement truck
Police say dashcam footage shows the driver killed in Wednesday's fatal...
Opinion
Time to celebrate our frontline staff
Regardless of what some people believe, I don’t sit around all day thinking of new ways to bag out Wingecarribee...
9 August, 2026
Opinion: Democracy Demands Accountability
The strength of a democracy is measured by how willingly elected...
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...
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: Homelessness Week 2026: Choosing Love
It is Homelessness Week 2026: 3–9 August. In the depths of winter, when the need is greatest, the week exists to...
9 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
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...
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
Region loses a hero and a gentleman
Bob Montgomery was a hero and a gentleman according to Member for Whitlam Carol Berry.
10 August, 2026
‘Strong, stubborn, funny and fiercely intelligent’: media personality loses her Southern Highlands mum
Much-loved Australian media personality Deborah Hutton is grieving the...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Southern Tablelands high school teacher awarded for excellence
Mulwaree High School in Goulburn has been recognised for their...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
'Angertainment' talk lives up to its name
About 40 people turned up to the Bowral Memorial Hall last night to hear...
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
Squeezing out a trick
Sometimes, you can pull off an advanced play more or less automatically.
10 August, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding the switch
Do you automatically return the suit partner has led?
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...