Highlands News

Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones says he supports the first stage of the Federal Government's tax cuts for low to middle income earners, but not the second and third stages, which he claims are unfunded and unaffordable. The government now needs the backing of the crossbench, after the Opposition rejected the...

Local residents are having to find other alternatives for carrying their shopping after a ban on single use plastic bags at Woolworths came into effect in the Highlands today. Woolworths will offer reusable bags including a 15-cent thick plastic bag, a 99-cent ‘foldable bag’ and a $2.49 ‘chiller bag’ to keep...

An investigation is underway after a fatal single motorcycle crash between Crookwell and Taralga. Emergency Services were called to Laggan-Taralga Road about 1pm today. The male rider died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. Traffic diversions are currently in place and specialist investigators are examining the scene. Anyone with information...

Wollondilly Council is planning to introduce a cat ban trial at two reserves in a bid to protect native wildlife. Lyn Gordon Reserve in Thirlmere and Scotcheys Reserve, Silverdale will effectively become wildlife protection areas. Councillor Simon Landow has told 2st that people living around these reserves will need to be fully...

The Public Health First group is welcoming the extra $15 million dollars in the State Budget for a new emergency department in Bowral Hospital, but is still questioning how the hospital will meet future projections. Spokesperson Edna Carmichael fears it maybe another 20 years before the hospital gets anymore money for...

All the pies which were entered in the NSW/ACT pie competition will be available at this weekend's Southern Highlands Pie Festival at the Bong Bong Racecourse. The festival will also include market stalls, food & wine, children's activities, family fun and lots more. All the action is taking place between 10am and...

Member for Goulburn Pru Goward will be asking for a review into why Moss Vale Railway Station missed out on a Transport accessibility upgrade. It was recently announced that Mittagong Train Station will be one of 11 stations across the state which which will see improvements carried out. However Ms. Goward believes...

The State Government has announced that an extra $15 million dollars has been made available in the State Budget for a new Emergency Department at Bowral Hospital. The new ED building will bring all 24 hour services into a single building. Member for Wollondilly Jai Rowell says the Government has heard the...

Rofe Build Custom Builders in Bowral collected a number of awards at the South East Region Master Builder's Awards night in Ulladulla on Saturday night. That includes one for best overall renovation and addition from $1.5 to $2 million dollars in Boronia Street Bowral. The home was a contemporay style house, with...

Maintenance work scheduled for today on Macquarie Pass will now take place tomorrow and Thursday. Both directions will be closed between 9am and 3pm. Roads and Maritime Services will be clearing gutters and drains to improve water runoff, maintaining vegetation and repairing guardrails and signs. Light vehicles will be detoured via Jamberoo Mountain...