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Briannah Devlin

See what you can look forward to at this year's Potato Festival in Robertson. Picture by Briannah Devlin

What to look forward to at the Robertson Potato Festival.

All of the spud-tacular fun to be had at the Robertson Potato festival

Jackie Meyers

More than a thousand people gathered for the Bowral Day Service. Picture by Jackie Meyers

The sacrifices made by many in the past were at the forefront of attention for all who attend the Bowral Day Service.

More than a thousand turn up for the Bowral Day Service

Louise Thrower

Divall's Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage truck driver, McKinley Somner with National Road Safety Week founder, Peter Frazer, at the Goulburn launch of National Road Safety Week. Picture by Louise Thrower.

National Road Safety Week launched in Goulburn on April 24.

Frazers drive home road safety message after daughter's death

Carla Mascarenhas

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park. Picture: AAP 

Health Minister Ryan Park says work is 'ongoing' to deliver long-term solutions.

No respite: Government refuses to commit to funding paediatric clinics

The Catafalque Party at the Berrima Dawn Service travelled from HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Picture by Jackie Meyers

It was a fine, but crisp morning that welcomed the many who attended the Berrima Dawn Service.

Hundreds gather for Berrima Dawn Service

Elaine, Lesley and Garnet Whitby at the Sutton Forest Morning Service. Garnet became a National Serviceman about 60 years ago and was recently made a life member of the Mittagong National Servicemen's Association at Mittagong. Picture by Jackie Meyers

Men, women, children, horses, dogs and even a rooster turned out for the Sutton Forest Morning Service for Anzac Day.

Anzac Day 2024: People and animals step up for Sutton Forest morning service

One-year-old Onyx Allen attended the Yerrinbool Anzac Day service with his family. Picture supplied

The village of Yerrinbool marks Anzac Day.

Yerrinbool community unites at village service to commemorate Anzac Day

Traffic, trains, breaking news and a warm day

A person jumping into the water at City Beach, Wollongong. File picture by Adam McLean

Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.

Traffic, trains and breaking news from across the Illawarra

Lauren Giroud, Mittagong RSL sub-Branch secretary Dan Crocker and President Baden Taylor, and Commander Emma Griffiths from the CO RANTEWSS at the main Mittagong Anzac Day service. Picture by Briannah Devlin

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Up to 6000 people attended both services.

Thousands unite in Mittagong to honour legacies and sacrifices on Anzac Day

Sir Donald Bradman AC spent 12 years in Bowral, where he honed in on his cricket skills. The home is on the market. Pictures supplied by Drew Lindsay Sotheby's International Realty

He lived there from the age of three to 15.

Cricket legend's childhood home for sale, price guide starts at $2.9 million

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Claire Fenwicke

THIS week we’re checking out some of the museums and historical sites that are dotted about the Highlands. Have we missed your favourite place to soak up history? Email claire.fenwicke@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Berrima Courthouse Museum: Learn all about the treachery, treason and murder at this historic museum in Berrima. The allegedly haunted premises has ghost tours on offer. The courthouse was used to convict criminals from its construction in the late 1830s to 1900. The courthouse is located on the corner of Argyle and WIlshire Streets, Berrima.
Photo: FDC

The Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame: Dedicated to Sir Donald Bradman, the centre expanded in 2010 to include all things cricket. Located next to the cricket ground where Bradman learnt to play cricket, the centre features interactive touch screens, displays featuring original and match-used equipment and five huge video screens which place cricket in the context of world history. The museum is located on St Jude Street, Bowral.
Photo: SHN

Berrima District Museum: Run by voluntary members of the Berrima District Historical and Family History Society, this museum has preserved the heritage of the Berrima region and Wingecarribee Shire. The museum itself is located on Market Place in Berrima, while the archives of the society can be found in the Mittagong Playhouse, corner of Bowral ROad and Old Hume Highway, Mittagong.
Photo: DSH

Berrima: The village of Berrima itself is a hisotrical place to visit. Established in the 1830s, the history of Berrima is best experienced by taking a walk along one of the river tracks. Historical landmarks include The Surveyor General Inn (pictured), Harpers Mansion, Eschalot Restaurant and the churches.
Photo: FDC

Fitz Roy Iron Works: Archaeological sites have been restored around Mittagong that reflect impact of the iron works on the town. The first iron works in Australia, the works operated between 1848 and the 1890s. Heritage signs can be found throughout the town, marking the history of this important industry.
Photo: DSH

Joadja Town: This national heritage site was originally built around the 1870s to home the workers who mined for the kerosene shale in Joadja Creek. At its peak, the town consisted of 1200 people, mostly Scottish immigrants. You can take historic tours of the village certain Sundays of the year, and check out the distillery afterwards.
Photo: Claire Fenwicke

Burrawang Village: First settled in 1862, the village still maintains its nineteenth-century charm, with unique cottages and country gardens. Historic buildings in the town include The Burrawang General Store Cafe, The Burrawang School of Arts and the Burrawang Village Hotel (pictured).
Photo: SHN

Hillview Heritage Hotel: Once a country escape for Governors, this hotel has housed many royal guests, such as the Prince of Wales, Prince Edward and Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This site of State Heritage Significance was built in the 1860s and now hosts events such as weddings and Sculpture of Hillview
Photo: FDC

THIS week we’re checking out some of the museums and historical sites that are dotted about the Highlands.

Have we missed your favourite place to soak up history? Email claire.fenwicke@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Highlands museums and historical sites

Marvellous museums and historical h...

Absorb some history this weekend across the Highlands.

Marvellous museums and historical hangouts

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