Latest News
Attempted murder outside World Gym at Gregory Hills
Police were called to the World Gym on Steer Road, Gregory Hills, following reports of shots fired at about 8.35am today (Friday 5 December)
5 December, 2025
News
Domestic violence growing at ‘alarming’ rate
Domestic violence is a problem that nobody wants to talk about.
3 December, 2025
Penrose News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News
Decision ‘in best interests of students’: Department
The NSW Department of Education has responded to questions about the...
Mittagong News, Southern Highlands News, Bundanoon News
Dog owners warned about the dangers of Leptospirosis
Local pet owners are being warned about the dangers of Leptospirosis – a...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Wollondilly News, Crookwell News, Camden News
Return and Earn initiative celebrates eighth birthday
Return and Earn today has celebrated eight years of rewarding NSW...
Council
LPPs a ‘significant and unexpected development’: Yass
Yass Valley Council has added its weight to the growing chorus of concern over the NSW Government’s new Planning...
3 December, 2025
Drivers beware: closures on Moss Vale Rod
Drivers from the Southern Highlands beware.
No plan to close Douglas Park Drive: Gould
Wollondilly Shire Council has no plans to permanently close Douglas Park...
Wingecarribee experiences big increase in land values
Wingecarribee recorded the second biggest increase in residential land...
Business
Christmas is the season to be jolly, and work functions are fast approaching.
Whether you love or loathe festive work functions, one thing is certain: how you behave at the end-of-year party can...
2 December, 2025
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News
$1.4 million boost for Goulburn economy
The Minns Government has announced a significant boost to the Goulburn...
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Commissioner hears concerns over proposed Woolworths
A proposed Woolworths development in Moss Vale would split the town and...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Grow your business in the Wire.
The Southern Wire has grown into a trusted news source throughout the...
Courts & Police
Linden Toll pleads guilty to fraud
On Monday, 1 December, former Highlands resident, Linden Toll pled guilty to two fraud-related charges at Goulburn...
3 December, 2025
Southern Tablelands News, Gunning News
One person dead and one in critical condition after vehicle crash at Gunning
It was a day of tragedy on the region’s roads yesterday after two...
Sutton Forest News, Southern Highlands News, Canyonleigh News
Woman dies in fatal crash near Sutton Forest on Sunday afternoon
A woman has died in an horrific crash on the Hume Highway at Sutton...
Camden Police Command seeking assistance to find 14 year old Destiny
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl...
Opinion
From Cricket Trips to Gold Rush Days: The Story Behind a Historic NSW Bridge
Early Sunday evening I drove over a bridge I have crossed multiple times in the last four years, the Abercrombie...
24 November, 2025
Moss Vale News, Southern Highlands News
Moss Vale photographer reflects on this year's Remembrance Day
Moss Vale photographer Richard Batterley reflects on the photos he took...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News, Bowral News
So, maybe I’m an artist after all
I’ve never considered myself an artist. I’ve always reserved that term...
Council: Are you serious?
I’m almost speechless. Thankfully I’m a writer so it doesn’t...
Rural
Beef production to hit record levels in 2025.
Australia is on track to produce a record volume of beef in 2025 as cattle sales rise and carcass weights stay high,...
2 December, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
Cat program to be expanded
Cat owners across the state will be encouraged to keep their pets...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass Cattle Sale Report
For the cattle sale on 23 October 2025. Total yarding 427...
Southern Tablelands News, Goulburn News, Yass News, Crookwell News
Boost for Home-Start National Inc
An organisation providing “compassionate, practical support” to families...
Letters to the Editor
Facebook posts haunt Mayor
Letter to the Editor. Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick is somewhat of an unknown phenomenon to me. From what I know, he is a...
25 November, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Wingecarribee’s Roads Are Falling Behind — Take a Lesson from Sū’ào, Taiwan
I am sure even the most skilled drivers would find it difficult to...
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News
Letter to the Editor
Stuart Carless’ report on the renewed 5 year contract for the...
Letter to the editor
From Raymond Khoury, Southern Highlands
Sport
Local horse wins Bong Bong Cup
A local horse has taken out this year’s Bong Bong Cup.
21 November, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Wollondilly News, Southern Tablelands News
The Australian Sports Hall of Fame Awards honour Oscar Piastri and Layne Beachley.
On Monday 17 November, at The Australian Sports Hall of Fame Awards,...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Yass News, Crookwell News
Top talent on show as the Plan B Regional Bash comes to Goulburn
Some of country NSW’s most talented female cricketers will take centre...
Bowral News, Bundanoon News, Southern Highlands News
Former Test Player Barry Knight Dies Aged 87
Legendary former Test cricketer Barry Knight has died aged 87 in...
Arts & Culture
Enjoy colour and spectacle with symphony orchestra
Join the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday 29 and 30 November at the Bowral Memorial Hall...
19 November, 2025
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
New local theatre company seeking actors for upcoming new production
A new local theatre company called the Mulwaree Amateur Dramatic Society...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
The Highlands’ finest young classical musicians to be honoured with awards
Some of the Highlands’ finest young classical musicians will be honoured...
Yass News, Southern Tablelands News
Yass on the National Stage
Rare collection earns “nationally significant” status as new exhibition...
What’s on
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – December 5 to 7
A Christmas flavoured theme for this weekend's Weekend Wire across the three regions.
5 December, 2025
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – November 28 to 30
A snapshot of what's happening in the Southern Highlands, Southern...
Bundanoon News, Goulburn News, Picton News, Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – November 21 to 23
A decidedly 'Christmassy' collection of what's coming up this weekend...
Southern Highlands News, Southern Tablelands News, Wollondilly News
WEEKEND WIRE: Highlands, Tablelands and Wollondilly – November 14 to 16
A snapshot of what is happening for families, shoppers and more across...
Community
GALLERY: Disability service providers come together to celebrate special day
Yesterday (December 3) was 2025 International Day for People with Disability (IPDwD), and Interchange Australia,...
4 December, 2025
Picton News, Razorback News, Wollondilly News
Inaugural ‘Your Shout’ golf day a huge success
The very first 'Your Shout' Golf Day hosted by IC Care was recently held...
Bowral News, Southern Highlands News
Honouring our local angels this weekend
The Southern Highlands will pay tribute to its local ‘angels’ this...
Goulburn News, Southern Tablelands News
Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum unveils new exhibition ahead of centenary
Goulburn’s Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum officially opens a new and...
Fashion & Style
Fingers crossed as race day nears
An umbrella might be an essential fashion accessory for people planning a trip to the annual Bong Bong Picnic Races...
19 November, 2025