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Vehicle emission cuts for Australia will have a huge environmental impact, analysis has found. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Testing for prospective migrants to get visas will undergo its first overhaul in more than a decade. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

A review of the points test for migrants in Australia will be carried out as part of immigration system changes.

Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul

The pipeline installation ship contracted by Woodside to lay pipe for its Scarborough gas project. (HANDOUT/SAIPEM)

Environmental groups are urging Woodside Energy shareholders to reject the oil and gas giant's climate plan and the re-election of chairman Richard Goyder.

Protests planned as Woodside climate plan goes to vote

Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing will give evidence at the Yoorrook Justice Commission. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's historic truth telling inquiry is set to discuss Indigenous water rights and cultural flows at a culturally significant wetland in the northwest.

Indigenous truth-telling talks shift to water rights

Ashley Walmsley

Teegan and Farmer Dean compare hand moisturisers while sitting within a potential combustion chamber thanks to the naked flames sitting on bales of hay. Picture supplied

It's episode 6 of Farmer Wants a Wife and the highlight is three ready-to-perform additions.

Farmer firings and wife walkouts - Dean's heartfelt decision revealed

Overall youth offences fell 10.7 per cent in the first quarter compared with that period in 2023. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.

Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier

Catherine Colonna (left) headed a review into an aid agency that has been welcomed by Penny Wong. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.

Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

A Tiwi Islander died from over-sedation in hospital, the Northern Territory coroner has been told. (Esther Linder/AAP PHOTOS)

Pukumani Alimankinni died in a secure mental health ward at Royal Darwin Hospital after nursing staff did observations by CCTV, an inquest has heard.

Woman's hospital death from over-sedation 'preventable'

Police dashcam footage captured Timothy Prime speaking to his partner after he was caught speeding to their home. She had found a snake in her jeans. Picture supplied 

Girlfriend found snake before man pulled over for speeding.

'There's a snake in my pants': panicked partner helps man land rare speeding win

A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend while on bail for rape has had his case heard in court. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)

Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.

Victim's family 'justifiably angry' over bailed accused

FROM men making poppies through to another special eagle and a great opportunity for a young Moss Vale basketballer - it's been a big week in the Southern Highlands. Reflect on the week that's just been by checking out the Southern Highland News Week in Review gallery.

Moss Vale Men's Shed publicity officer Alan Hunt with some of the poppies that group members have made for next year's Kangaroo March Centenary Re-Enactment. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Moss Vale Magic basketballer Chris Tyler goes up for a basket. Chris has been accepted to the University of Wisconsin-Superior on an academic scholarship. Photo by Lauren Strode

"Charlie", the Wedge-tailed Eagle, soars over Colo Vale. The eagle was on deaths door a month ago, but made a recovery. Photo by Emma Biscoe

Charlie Carter and Peggy McDonald watch the Wedge-tailed Eagle fly to freedom in Colo Vale. Photo by Emma Biscoe

BDCU Children's Foundation vice-president Ross Stone chats to 2013 Highlands Cook Off winner Narelle Blackadder and her husband Graham. The trio attended Tuesday night's Cook Off VIP night at Centennial Vineyards Restaurant. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Mark Hillyer, Jesse Kornhoff from Peppers Manor, CookAbility's Alex Capel and Sam Hillyer, 2013 Cook Off finalist and one of this year's mentors. The group attended a VIP night to launch the Highlands Cook Off competition on Tuesday night. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Berrima and District Credit Union, Bowral team leader Erin Mills, member service officer Maddison Feld, dressed as BDCU Bear, and business development manager Ross Webb man the barbecue to promote the upcoming BDCU sale day. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Young Highland Hawks Aussie rules player Harry Black is in full flight while kicking the ball upfield to one of his teammates. Photo by Roy Truscott

Apprentice carpenter Tom Meyers, of Bowral, has qualified for the WorldSkills National Competition finals to be held in Perth in September. Photo supplied

Japanese teacher Leanne Pion with Burrawang Public School students Sophie, Bryce and Jasper showing some of their work from classes so far this term. Photo by Lauren Strode

Moss Vale Men's Shed president Rudi Ross and publicity officer Alan Hunt work on their next project for the dementia unit at Bowral and District Hospital. Men's shed members have created activities and toys for dementia patients. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Ash Harvey, Brendan Smith, Brad Bishop, Kylie Smith, Erin Nichols and Michael Nichols enjoy the Robertson Rovers Soccer Club's second race night. Photo by Roy Truscott

Francis de Beaujeu is presented with an award for his 25 years of recognition for the Salvation Army Red Shield appeal by Graham Longbottom and Terry Oakes-Ash. Photo by Roy Truscott

Bunnings Warehouse Mittagong DIY expert Geoff Drake explains how to plant scrubs to Anna (10), Cecila (9) and Angela Schindler. Bunnings Mittagong held workshops to recognise National Tree Day last weekend. Photo by Roy Truscott

Craig Golding wearing a high visibility orange hat in his Bowral store Field and Stream Australia. Mr Golding offered his perspective on hunting. Photo by Megan Drapalski

Accordian Society of Australia's Jedda Kassis, Cheryce Mills, Denise Kassis, Amelia and Vince Granthurco and Leo Kroon (obscured) work together to create a sandwich. The society ran a barbecue outside of Bunnings Warehouse Mittagong to raise funds for its CD launch. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Robertson first grade hockey player Ash Mayo has been selected in the NSW open women's country team. Photo by Lauren Strode

Highlander Michaela Casson has been selected in the junior Australian darts team that will face New Zealand on August 26. Photo by Roy Truscott  

The under-12 Moss Vale Magic girls basketball team that won gold at the Southern Junior League on the weekend. Photo supplied

Highlands cricket tragics had a chance to see the ICC World Cup Trophy, which was toured through Bowral on Wednesday. Photo: FDC

FoodPath's Jill Dyson and Nick Padol were special guests at a "Foodie Trail through the Southern Highlands" dinner in Sydney on Monday night. 
Photo by Josh Bartlett

The "Renwick crew" - Edna and Ken Byrne, Doreen Tindall, Alex and Helen Grosman and Jurgen Karsten - take part in the Yelverton Truffles tour, which was presented by FoodPath. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Celebrating Christmas in July are Renwick residents Zac Sim (3), Conrad Sim, Barry Young, Julie Young, Valerie Bush, Joan Pedder, Croyden Bush, Barbara Tolley, Highlands Community Centres manager Sue Sainsbury, Sue Clark, Ken Clark and Kim Dwyer. Photo supplied

Penrose Public School student Heather Cady gets comfortable in the hollow of a tree during National Tree Day activities. Photo supplied

Robertson goalkeeper Craig McGee sits on the round in disbelief as Mittagong scores another goal during its 5-2 victory in the men's football game. Photo by Roy Truscott

A Moss Vale and Bundanoon player almost collide as they both try to get to the ball first. Moss Vale recorded a 2-0 victory in an upset result in the ladies football match. Photo by Roy Truscott

Moss Vale's John Friedewalk passes to a teammate as a Yerrinbool B player tries to hold him back. Moss Vale recorded a 3-1 win in the men's football clash. Photo by Lauren Strode

Laura Fredericks makes a save for Hill Top during her side's 6-1 loss to Yerrinbool in the ladies football match. Photo by Lauren Strode

 Herefords Australia National Youth Heifer Show Junior Champion Parader, Jordan Alexander from the Southern Highlands. Photo: Jessica Murphy

Moss Vale resident Boris Zemljacenko took this photo of trees at sunset at a Murrumbateman property in this week's Through Your Lens entry in the Highlands Post. Photo by Boris Zemljacenko

The Towards Elysium concert in Burradoo on Saturday, August 2 features music by Lyle Chan's string quartet. The concert is the third presented by Acacia Quartet in its Rose Room Series. Photo supplied

Film director and photographer Paul Harmon's piece, called les couleurs du printemps, which will feature in his South Winds exhibition at Bowral's Milk Factory Gallery. Photo supplied

The Poetry of Place exhibition curator Slavica Zivkovic admires some of Virginia Kaiser's woven baskets. Sturt Gallery is currently running an exhibition in Ms Kaiser's honour. Photo by Josh Bartlett

Southern Highlands Writers' Festival director Michaela Bolzan chats to author Michelle Morgan during one of the sessions at Bradman Museum. The festival attracted a record number of people in 2014. Photo by Roy Truscott

Justin Murphy isn't quick enough to get to the ball before it goes out during a junior hockey match at Welby. Photo by Lauren Strode

Bowral's Jamie Bow (left) shows plenty of desperation to get to the ball. Bowral claimed a 3-1 victory over Moss Vale in the ladies hockey game. Photo by Roy Truscott

Mittagong Lion Justin Madden sprints off down the field to score. The Lions first grade rugby league side thrashed Appin 70-4. Photo by Roy Truscott

Bowral Blacks player Troy Ingrey charges at the Avondale defence. Avondale recorded a 56-0 win in the men's rugby union second grade match. Photo by Lauren Strode

Southern Highlands resident Michael Driscoll recently won the Motorcycling NSW State Championship title. Photo supplied

In his regular column, Geoff Goodfellow discussed how strange things happen when the earth moves. Photo by Geoff Goodfellow

FROM men making poppies through to another special eagle and a great opportunity for a young Moss Vale basketballer - it's been a big week in the Southern Highlands.

Reflect on the week that's just been by checking out the <i>Southern Highland News </i>Week in Review gallery.

PHOTOS: Week in review, July 28 to ...

FROM men making poppies through to another special eagle and a great opportunity for a young Moss Vale...

PHOTOS: Week in review, July 28 to August 1

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