Latest News
Council intransigence forcing family to breakdown
Shaun Devitt has had enough. He’s been banging heads with Wingecarribee Shire Council for the past two years over a failed septic system and is getting nowhere.
15 October, 2026
News
New national park not possible at the moment: Minister
The NSW State Government hasn’t said ‘yes’ to calls for a new national park in the Wollondilly and Southern Highlands...
13 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Bruce Collins remembered for ‘remarkable’ sporting and professional achievements
Local cricketers paused for a minute’s silence before their game on...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Council planning upgrade of major Goulburn intersection
Goulburn-Mulwaree Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed...
Macquarie Pass reopens after early-morning rock fall
The Illawarra Highway has reopened at Macquarie Pass after an...
Council
Wingecarribee missing from NSW's worst storm damage hotspots
Wingecarribee Shire Council has claimed the Southern Highlands experienced the highest number of natural disaster...
14 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
IPART sets rate peg for 2027/28
The NSW pricing regulator has set the 2027/28 rate peg for each of the...
Southern Tablelands News, Yass News
‘There is no painless option’: Yass Valley mayor
Mayor Jasmin Jones says she is committed to having an open and...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
‘Beyond belief’: Mayor turned away from gaol event
Goulburn-Mulwaree mayor Nina Dillion claims the NSW Government must have...
Business
Major new quarry planned for Marulan area
Goulburn-Mulwaree has been hit with another State Significant Development (SSD) application with plans for a major...
14 October, 2026
Burradoo News, Bowral News, Southern Highlands News, Bowral South News
Accident waiting to happen: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan described a new childcare centre on...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
Let’s get back to work: Hannan
Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan is hoping Tahmoor Colliery will...
Wollondilly News, Tahmoor News
‘Good riddance’ to Gupta and GFG Alliance: Mayor
It is time for the Wollondilly community to draw the line under Sanjeev...
Courts & Police
Exclusive: Tragedy at Sutton Forest
An 80-year-old woman has died after becoming trapped beneath a quad bike on a rural property at Sutton Forest.
13 October, 2026
Five teens arrested after liquor store worker assaulted near Camden
Click through for video. Five teenage boys, including two aged just 13,...
Teen dies in head-on crash on Picton Road at Wilton
A man believed to be in his late teens has died and another man has been...
Southern Highlands News, Berrima News, Mittagong News, Picton News, Camden News
143km/h near Mittagong as police wrap up deadly Labour Day weekend
A 21-year-old woman has had her licence suspended for six months after...
Opinion
Opinion: A Data Centre Is More Than A Warehouse
Although government welcomes data-centre investment, our community must know who pays for power, water, roads and risk.
13 September, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Welcome to Tulip Time — mind the holes
So, if you were running the local council, you would have the place...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Opinion: Data Centres Challenge Net Zero’s Viability
Net Zero promises certainty, affordability and reliability—yet falters...
Opinion: Self-described ‘outsider’ is out of touch
Wingecarribee Shire councillor James Farrell rarely says anything at...
Rural
Maintenance work planned for Marsden Bridge
The bridge is located on Crookwell Road and crosses the Wollondilly River.
10 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Murrumbateman News
Essential repairs on Barton Highway at Murrumbateman
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has advised that repairs will be undertaken at...
Southern Tablelands News, Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Government seeks feedback on timber truss bridges
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is looking to retain three historic bridges...
Tarago News, Southern Tablelands News
Postal services in Tarago to continue
Postal services in the small Southern Tablelands town of Tarago have...
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: New Mayor
Erin Foley’s ascension to the mayorship is an interesting phenomenon. She is the first woman to lead Wingecarribee...
24 September, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Public Trust Demands Answers
Leadership is tested when challenging questions are asked. Stuart...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor: Homelessness Week 2026: Choosing Love
It is Homelessness Week 2026: 3–9 August. In the depths of winter, when...
Southern Highlands News, Moss Vale News
Letter to the editor: Council communications
Is a ‘Drop-In’ a productive, legitimate form of communication? I think...
Sport
Highlands cricket results
Sir Wally in his first column is on his best behaviour as Highlands Cricket kicked off its grade competition on...
11 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Meet Sir Wally Wetwicket OBE – The Southern Wire's cricket correspondent
Sir Wally Wetwicket OBE is The Southern Wire's newest and oldest cricket...
Baseball taking Wollondilly by storm
The region’s newest sporting club, the Wollondilly Dodgers Baseball...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Boon needs to restore ‘commonsense’ says Nanva
Labor spokesperson for Goulburn Bob Nanva has called on the incoming...
Arts & Culture
Arts Alive 2026
Saturday's Arts Alive festival was a feast for the senses and Stuart Carless was there to capture it on film.
13 October, 2026
Something for everyone as Picton comes Alive
Click through for photos and videos. Thousands of people have flocked to...
Picton comes alive for celebration of arts and culture
Picton will become a hive of artistic and cultural activity on Saturday...
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News, Goulburn News
Instrument library will make music more accessible
The Hume Conservatorium of Music (HCM) has welcomed State Government...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 9 to October 11
For the last week of the school holidays, some great activities and events to attend including markets, cycling,...
9 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – October 2 to October 5
A long weekend filled with a variety of activities across the regions,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands, Wollondilly and Yass – September 25 to September 27
Open gardens, apple festivals, car rallies and even a book exchange are...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Police academy to host open day
Local residents considering a career in policing are being encouraged to...
Community
Goulburn gears up for its biggest steampunk festival yet
Goulburn will be transformed into a world of steam engines, elaborate costumes, eccentric competitions and...
13 October, 2026
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Flame of Hope to shine in Goulburn ahead of Special Olympics
Goulburn will play a special role in the lead-up to the 2026 Special...
Southern Tablelands News, Crookwell News, Goulburn News, Taralga News, Yass News, Murrumbateman News
HumeLink information sessions this month
Residents of the Goulburn area will have an opportunity to learn more...
Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Time to reconnect with what matters most
The Bundanoon-based Quest for Life is encouraging local residents to...
Fashion & Style
Heni crowned festival queen
Goulburn identity Heni Pearson has been crowned queen of this year’s Goulburn Lilac City Festival.
3 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Toxic metals found in tattoo inks sold in Australia
Tattoo inks sold in Australia contain toxic metals and carcinogenic...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning...
Travel & Leisure
Bird watchers counting down to annual survey
Residents across the region are being encouraged to spend 20 minutes of their time birdwatching this month as part of...
10 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Bowral News
Tulip Time Blooms
Tulip Time gates were open today for day 1. Check out the gallery of...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
Rail enthusiasts to make beeline for Goulburn
Goulburn will be the place to be on the weekend of August 29 and 30 if...
Southern Highlands News, Robertson News
Festival to celebrate Robertson Rainforest
Local residents will have a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most...
Bridge
Unconventional pre-empts
Opposite a passed partner, you don't need to "play by the rules" with pre-emptive bids.
12 October, 2026
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Yass News
Not going down too many
There are times when your contract looks pretty hopeless.
Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Finding an effective opening lead
Many contracts are conceded or defeated on the opening lead.
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
Bidding notrump after partner overcalls
When partner overcalls in a minor suit and you have values, playing in...