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25/07/2024

Moss Vale
Man charged following alleged choking incident
Thursday, 25 July

A man will appear in court today after being charged following an alleged domestic violence incident in Moss Vale overnight.

About 12:55am today (Thursday 25 July 2024), emergency services were called to a home on Semkin Street, Moss Vale, following reports a woman had allegedly been assaulted.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and assessed a woman but she declined further treatment.

At 3am Police attended a home on Yarrawa Street, Moss Vale, and arrested a 48-year-old man.

He was taken to Southern Highlands Police Station and charged with intentionally choke person without consent (domestic violence) and common assault (domestic violence).

He was refused bail to appear before Picton Local Court today (Thursday 25 July).

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

24/07/2024

Money for Moss Vale Bypass Community announcement

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Work to help plan for a potential future Moss Vale Bypass is now continuing due to the NSW Labor Government releasing vital funding.

Wingecarribee Shire Council has received $10.8 million to conduct further studies, planning work and to finalise a business case for a future Moss Vale Bypass.

Now the full funding amount has been provided, council can continue critical planning work previously started.

In advocating for the project, council has stated a bypass would:

Provide an alternative route across the Main Southern Railway Line, eliminating height restrictions and flooding concerns;

Reduce congestion on Argyle Street during peak periods

Support the future growth of Moss Vale

The government will review the council’s final business case when it is expected to be completed by August 2025.

14/07/2024

Community Announcement
Telstra service reduction - Robertson

From 7am - 5pm today (Monday 15 July) and for nine further days Telstra will be shutting down its Robertson facility for OH&S purposes and scheduled contractor works at the site.

During the upgrades there will be a reduction in Telstra coverage within the Robertson service area from 7am until 5pm each day.

For further information visit telstra.com/outages

02/07/2024

UPDATE: A 46-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death, his licence was suspended.
He was refused bail and will appear before Picton Local Court later today (Wednesday 3 July 2024).

Man killed in Colo Vale tonight
Tuesday 2 July

A man has died following a crash in Colo Vale earlier this evening.

Just before 6.00pm on Tuesday 2 July, emergency services were called to Colo Road at Colo Vale, following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a car.Officers from the Hume Police District arrived to find a man had been struck by a white Volkswagen station wagon.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man, but he died at the scene. He is believed to be aged in his 80s, but is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash is underway.
The driver of the vehicle has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in relation to this incident is urged to contact Bowral Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

18/06/2024

The Express is packed with local news this week and some unexpected changes to the Hume and Whitlam electorates.

Get your copy in the morning from;
Mittagong Newsagency Robertson Supermarket - Friendly Grocer Cameron's Newsagency Highlands Fresh Mittagong King of the Pack NewsXpress Highlands Marketplace Mittagong Woolworths Mittagong Robertson post Office Bundanoon Newsagency Westside Petroleum Bundanoon IGA Moss Vale Hilltop General Store Woolworths Moss Vale Coles Harris Farm Bowral Moss Vale Newsagency selected Post Offices, Servos and General Stores.

06/06/2024

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26/05/2024

Mittagong- Teenager dies after vehicle collapse
Sunday, 26 May 7pm

A teenager has died while performing maintenance on a vehicle in Mittagong.

At around 1.15pm today (Sunday 26 May),emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle collapsing on a male in the driveway of a home on Ethridge Street, Mittagong.

Officers from the Hume Police District were informed that a 17-year-old teenager was performing maintenance beneath the vehicle at the time.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the teenager, but he died at the scene.

There are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be prepared for the the coroner.

Child residing in a drug houseInformation was received at Crime Stoppers regarding a child residing in a drug house in Nambucca Heads NSW.

24/05/2024

Meet the candidates

Bookings are now open for the Southern Highlands Express “Meet the Candidates” event at 6.15pm on Wednesday, 21 August, for the upcoming election of Wingecarribee Shire Council in September.
All candidates are invited to attend and share their opinions with locals during questions put to them by the Express’ editor, Cristian King, who has been reporting on Wingecarribee Shire Council for over ten years and has extensive knowledge of matters past and present. Attendees will have the opportunity to put their own questions and concerns to the candidates.
Park Proxi Bowral (formerly Gibraltar Bowral) has partnered with the Express to present this important community event supported by 2ST.

To book your free ticket go to http://tinyurl.com/WSCvotes or use the QR code.

21/05/2024

A cracking 200th issue of the Express will be on sale in the morning!

Get your copy at;

Robertson post Office Cameron's Newsagency Highlands Fresh Mittagong King of the Pack NewsXpress Highlands Marketplace Mittagong Robertson Supermarket - Friendly Grocer Mittagong Newsagency Westside Petroleum Bundanoon Bundanoon Newsagency IGA Moss Vale Hilltop General Store Woolworths Harris Farm Bowral Woolworths Mittagong Moss Vale Coles Bowral Bowling Club and selected service stations and post offices.

14/05/2024

The Express is a cracker this week and the last for Emily Perkins ( journo) for six weeks as she’s ✈️ to Europe on Friday for a well deserved holiday.

Peach Robb will be filling in while Emily is away reporting on the arts and community news while Tony Dubber of Moss Vale, a journalist, will join the Express team on Monday.

The Express has got your local news covered, get your copy from;

Mittagong Newsagency Moss Vale Community Pharmacy Wingello Village Store + Post Office Woolworths Mittagong West Moss Vale Coles Bundanoon Newsagency Robertson Supermarket - Friendly Grocer Hill Top General Store NewsXpress Highlands Marketplace Mittagong Harris Farm Markets Bowral Cameron's Newsagent IGA Moss Vale Highlands Fresh Mittagong Bowral Bowling Club, Woolies Mittagong and Bowral, Tahmoor News & Gifts Moss Vale Newsagent, selected service stations and Post Offices.

11/05/2024

Wishing all of our readers a very happy Mother’s Day enjoyed with family, friends, love and making new memories together ❤️

30/04/2024

Get your Express on Wednesday and catch up with the latest local news!

27/04/2024

Get your copy of this week’s Southern Highlands Express when you buy the Sunday papers today or shop at Woolies, IGA Moss Vale, Coles or Harris Farm in Bowral.



Photo by Tanya Galwey.

27/04/2024

Sunday - The Southern Highlands Autumn Gardens Weekend & Plant Fair - final day.

The weather forecast is perfect for a stroll through one of the finest homestead gardens in NSW today, Oldbury Farm Estate, located between Moss Vale and Sutton Forest. It is absolutely breathtaking in its beauty and diversity An arboretum and three separate gardens are on show.

Simply turn up between 9.00am and 4.00pm today, (enter Oldbury Road, Sutton Forest into Google maps and drive 6kms down the road to the car park). Admission is $65.00 and includes a bonus $10.00 entry ticket to the Plant Fair in Bowral. Children under 18 are free.

Meanwhile, at the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens Plant Fair in Bowral there are still plenty of plants for sale from both the Botanic Gardens Growers' Group and specialist plant vendors exhibiting, answering questions and giving advice.

Each year the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens (SHBG) holds an Autumn Gardens weekend, combined with the Plant Fair at the SHBG in Bowral.

By attending, you’ll not only have a great day but you will be helping raise money for the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens to continue to grow.

Photos taken yesterday by John Swainston.

26/04/2024

Enjoy a horticultural treat this weekend

Each year the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens (SHBG) holds an Autumn Gardens weekend, combined with the Plant Fair at the SHBG in Bowral.

Today and tomorrow may well be the last time members of the public can visit what is possibly one of the finest homestead gardens in NSW. It's the Oldbury Farm Estate, between Moss Vale and Sutton Forest. It is absolutely breathtaking in its beauty and diversity An arboretum and three separate gardens are on show.

There’s no need to book, you can simply turn up between 9.00am and 4.00pm today, Saturday 27th and tomorrow, Sunday 28th April (enter Oldbury Road, Sutton Forest into Google maps and drive 6kms down the road to the car park).

The weather this weekend is absolutely perfect - the colours in the Highlands are glorious in their hues of orange and red, so head over to Oldbury where you will likely enjoy one of the truly greatest garden experiences possible, and afterwards, find unusual and beautiful plants for your garden or terrace at the Plant Fair.

The $65.00 entrance fee includes a bonus $10.00 entry ticket to the Plant Fair in Bowral. Children under 18 are free. By attending, you will be helping raise money for the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens to continue to grow.

Words and photos by John Swainston.

Photo 1) Oldbury homestead was built in the 1820's by Charles Atkinson.

Photo 2) The Plant Fair is expecting a good turn out this weekend.

23/04/2024

Double demerits are now operational and will run until 11.59 on Sunday 28 April.

Higher fines and double demerit points will apply for offences committed such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, driving under the influence or using a mobile phone illegally.

Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole said there will be a focus on drink and drug driving.

“Many people like to enjoy themselves on ANZAC Day by partaking in a game of two up or sharing a beer with a mate. No matter your plans, there is no excuse for getting behind the wheel after drinking.

“ If you plan on drinking on ANZAC Day, make a plan B. Leave the car at home and use public transport.”

It is anticipated many residents of NSW will stretch the ANZAC Day public holiday into a long weekend by taking Friday off work. It is also the final weekend of school holidays. This will result in higher traffic on roads across the state.

Speeding, fatigue and drink and drug driving remain the biggest killers on NSW roads.

22/04/2024

Is Braidwood the new Bowral?

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09/04/2024

Nathan and Donna Moran recently purchased the Moss Vale Newsagency, and almost as soon as they got the keys they contacted Toni Whitelaw at the Southern Highlands Express to arrange a weekly delivery.

Now Moss Vale locals can buy the Express at the newsagency every Wednesday. Drop in to meet and congratulate Nathan and Donna and get the Express tomorrow.

05/04/2024

⚠️🌧️💨 SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE
- PARTS OF EASTERN, CENTRAL

- 11:12AM, Friday 5th April

A trough is forecast to deepen over eastern New South Wales and along central parts of the coast today and Saturday, under the influence of a slow-moving upper-level low over central New South Wales. Areas of heavy rain and gusty showers are developing south of about Newcastle today, including over the ranges and tablelands. Severe weather is expected to gradually shift south overnight, easing throughout Saturday as the trough moves east to the Tasman Sea.

🌧️HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for the southern parts of the Hunter to the Sydney Metropolitan, Illawarra, and Central Tablelands districts today, then shifting south to the remaining districts overnight into Saturday morning while easing from the north. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, reaching up to 130 mm over the Illawarra escarpment. 24 hour totals of 70-120 mm are also likely, reaching up to 150 mm over the Blue Mountains and Illawarra escarpment.

⚠️🌧️ Within the broad heavy rainfall area, locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible between the Blue Mountains and Narooma from this evening into Saturday morning, with localised six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 150 mm possible, reaching up to 220 mm over the Illawarra escarpment. Localised 24-hourly rainfall totals between 120 and 200 mm are possible, and may reach up to 300 mm over the Illawarra escarpment. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.

💨 DAMAGING EASTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from this evening along the coastal strip south of and including the Sydney metro area, as well as adjacent elevated areas, particularly above 500m.

Severe weather is forecast to have cleared the Hunter and Sydney Metropolitan areas by sunrise on Saturday, the Illawarra by late Saturday morning and the South Coast by Saturday afternoon.

A Flood Watch is current, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/index.shtml for more information.

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05/04/2024

From music, theatre and arts to sports, food and leisure activities, there’s so much to see and do in Southern Highlands.

03/04/2024

SANDBAG SELF-FILL STATION

Sandbags and sand have been made available to the community in order to prepare and protect their property from heavy rainfall.

Self-Fill stations will be available at the following locations:

📍Mittagong: Corner of Old Hume Highway and Wombeyan Caves Road, Woodlands
📍Bowral: Stephens Park - 12-26 Derby Street, Bowral
📍Moss Vale: Southern Rural Livestock Exchange - 205 Berrima Road, Moss Vale

ℹ️ Important Info:
- BYO Shovel as none will be provided
- If you collect sandbags from the above location, please call 132 500 and to advise of how many sandbags you have taken for your property.
This will help us in monitoring supply levels and allow us to restock the stations efficiently, as well us help us gauge supply for future flood events.
- Once sandbags have been collected and used on your property, they are considered contaminated and cannot be returned or collected. It is the resident’s responsibility to dispose of used sandbags.

Find out how to use sandbags here: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/floodsafe/prepare-your-home/during-a-flood/using-sandbags-to-protect-your-home?/

🚨If you require assistance during floods and storms, dial 132500. In a life threatening emergency, call 000🚨

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Fire and Rescue NSW Station 385 Moss Vale
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27/03/2024

Easter long-weekend: double demerits

NSW Police have launched Easter Operation 2024 with Double- demerit points in force until 11:59pm on Monday, 1 April.
Officers are targeting high-risk driver behaviour, including speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone, motorcycle helmet offences, drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
The operation is aiming to reduce road fatalities and road trauma this holiday weekend.
The Traffic and Highway Patrol South superintendent Jo Thone said officers will saturate roads.
“A reminder for all road users this weekend is to plan your trips, take regular breaks, don’t drive whilst distracted and don’t take unnecessary risks,” superintendent Thone said.

By Emily Perkins

26/03/2024

Southern Highlands Express will be on sale tomorrow at Mittagong Newsagency Robertson Supermarket - Friendly Grocer Cameron's Newsagency Highlands Fresh Mittagong King of the Pack Woolworths Mittagong Robertson post Office NewsXpress Highlands Marketplace Mittagong Bundanoon Newsagency IGA Moss Vale Westside Petroleum Bundanoon Hilltop General Store Harris Farm Bowral Moss Vale Coles Woolworths and more …

22/03/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_jE1j_KOZk

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

20/03/2024

Old South Road update

Stage 1 of the Old South Road upgrade project between Range Road and Merrigang Street has re-opened following the completion of stabilisation and sealing works.

Line marking will be finalised in approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Maximum speed limit during this time is 40 km/h.

Stage 3 works on Old South Road are again ramping up following a run of recent wet weather, along with the remobilisation of resources relating to the Stage 1 rectification works. Work also continues on the sub base, stabilisation and sub soil drainage, which are nearing completion for the 1.3km stretch of road north of Aylmerton Road.

The focus will then shift to establishing the base course pavement and final seal following the Easter long weekend, with the installation of guard railing, line marking and signage.
The project is expected to be complete by the end of May 2024.

18/03/2024

BRAEMAR - FINAL UPDATE at 6:20pm: The Hume Motorway has reopened southbound and the diversion at The Old Hume Highway exit has been lifted.

Continue to allow extra travel time in the area while heavy traffic returns to normal.

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BRAEMAR: The Hume Motorway is closed southbound at Braemar, north of Mittagong, due to a multi-vehicle crash at Drapers Road. All northbound lanes of the motorway currently remain open.

Southbound traffic is being diverted off the motorway at the Old Hume Highway exit to travel through Mittagong.

Allow extra travel time and follow the directions of emergency services and traffic crews on site.

12/03/2024

Southern Highlands Express is a cracker this week!

Stephen Jones MP responds to the Comm Car scandal

Meet Wollondilly Woman of the Year.

A win for Highlands District Cricket.

Hatto races for cancer

RSL’s penny-pinching surcharge upsets members.

The latest in the Medway Hall saga.

Graeme Day

Graham Kelly & more

On sale in the morning at;

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To advertise call Toni Whitelaw 0415 991 480

Story leads and letters to the editor can be sent to [email protected]

01/03/2024

8.40pm Friday 1 March

A snapshot of what the Intensive Care Ambulance Coverage looks like right now in South West Sydney.

27/02/2024

In this week’s Southern Highlands Express

Local Bulk Billing GP’s - the percentage drop across Hume.

Highlands property market - February data delivers mixed messages.

Berrima Sports Awards winners 2024.

Public v private school funding - the shocking reality locally.

And more…