Southern Highland News
Wednesday, 10 August
Macquarie Pass to close for three days
Pass closed: Macquarie Pass closed in 2019. Picture: Robert Peet
Connor Pearce • 51m ago
Our Places
Do you know what the richest postcode in the Highlands is?
Data from the ATO has been released about median and average taxable incomes across Australia via postcodes. Picture: Shutterstock
Briannah Devlin
Court
Man in court on alleged drug, firearm offences at Hill Top
Dominic Unwin
Antonio Calabro, 44, appeared in Moss Vale Local Court for the first time on Tuesday (August 9) facing six charges. Photo: file
Aged care reforms and climate change to shape the next three years of parliament according to Whitlam MP
Vera Demertzis
Whitlam MP Stephen Jones. Picture: File
How stargazers can hook a 'Sturgeon Supermoon'
Rosie Bensley
The Supermoon emerging from the clouds in 2017. Photo: Adam McLean
'Put it away': Dramatic results after school's mobile phone ban
Nadine Morton • 2hrs ago
POSITIVE: There has been a 90 per cent reduction in behavioural issues since mobile phones were banned at on Sydney school. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Opinion
Here's how we can keep teachers in the workforce
Jenny Gore
Fixing the teacher shortage requires big picture, evidence informed strategies. Picture: Shutterstock
What's on
Domestic violence awareness golf day returns to Moss Vale
Michelle Muscat, Senior Constable Houghton, Derek Smith Hanna Jones (DV Forum) Jennifer Bowe OAM and Constable Bost are determined to raise awareness for domestic violence with this charity golf day. Picture: Supplied
Court
Woman pleads guilty to being five times the legal limit
Joanna Clare Broad, 39, is facing one charge of high-range drink driving at Sutton Forest. Photo: file
Dominic Unwin
What's on
Imperial Stockings exhibition to highlight displacement, create conversation
Imperial Socks are handmade socks with stories to tell. Picture: Supplied
Commanders desk: Young people and youth issues
Inspector Benjamin Bowles, the Hume Police District
Ellen Ryan: "When I drove past the Big Merino I cried"
Dominic Unwin
Goulburn's Ellen Ryan has been working for a long time to acieve her Commonwealth Games dream. Photo: supplied
David Barnett: A 'bastion of the media and politics' passes away
Louise Thrower
David Barnett was respected for his deep knowledge of politics on both sides of the fence. He died on Saturday, aged ninety. Photo supplied.
Watch
Leighton Gardens rugged up for winter with wraps made with love
Briannah Devlin
Jennifer Bowe OAM, Jacqueline Major, Rae Spence and Judy Qui are just some of the Moss Vale Evening CWA ladies who have injected colour into a wintry Leighton Gardens. Picture: Briannah Devlin
Highlands bumpy road to be rehabilitated
One of the bumpiest roads in the Southern Highlands is set to be 'rehabilitated'. Picture: Wingecarribee Shire Council
A meat-free 'finger lickin' good' snack has made its way to Mittagong
All the taste, without the meat. KFC's meat free wicked popcorn will be available at 14 KFC stores across the South Coast. Picture: Supplied.

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Opinion
Why would the government deliberately make things more expensive?
Australians are getting slugged at the checkout because of nonsensical decisions. Picture: Shutterstock
Adam Triggs
Farmers included with older outdoor workers for mozzie virus vaccine
Chris McLennan • 10m ago
FREE VACCINE: Another free jab has been offered this time for older outdoor workers at risk from Japanese encephalitis.
Australia must be frank on China: Dutton
Andrew Brown and Maeve Bannister • 12m ago
Peter Dutton says the government has been strong enough in its language and its response to China. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Letter to shed light on why NSW chief quit
NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler's resignation letter is set to be made public. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Phoebe Loomes and Farid Farid • 34m ago
Omicron wave sends office return backwards
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 53m ago
Melbourne had the lowest office occupancy rate of any major Australian city in July. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Uber Eats drivers' families bid for compo
Maureen Dettre • 1hr ago
The families of two Uber Eats drivers killed in Sydney are seeking compensation over their deaths. (AP PHOTO)
Commonwealth Games
Five stars who shone at Birmingham 2022
Emma McKeon of Australia with one of the six golds she won at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. (AP PHOTO)
No bull - Brum's Games were just bostin'
Ian Chadband
Birmingham's Raging Bull symbolised a splendid Games that didn't take themselves too seriously. (AP PHOTO)
Gold and silver for Australia in javelin
John Salvado
Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Bangladesh secure consolation win in Zim
Bangladesh batsman Anamul Haque on the attack in the victory against Zimbabwe. (AP PHOTO)
What's on
Domestic violence awareness golf day returns to Moss Vale
Michelle Muscat, Senior Constable Houghton, Derek Smith Hanna Jones (DV Forum) Jennifer Bowe OAM and Constable Bost are determined to raise awareness for domestic violence with this charity golf day. Picture: Supplied
Ellen Ryan: "When I drove past the Big Merino I cried"
Dominic Unwin
Goulburn's Ellen Ryan has been working for a long time to acieve her Commonwealth Games dream. Photo: supplied
From dreams to reality: Ellen Ryan claims double gold
Dominic Unwin and Louise Thrower
Kristina Krstic and Ellen Ryan after winning gold in the women's pairs. Photo: Bowls Australia
Rain thwarts ladies on tennis court
Players were unable to get onto the court this week. Photo: file
The Faces of the Highlands
Our People
Tobruk survivor meets police horse named in his honour
Sergeant Melinda Duncan, Senior Constable Patrick Condon, Sergeant S.Maxwell, Joy Jorgensen, Aislinn D'Arcy, Ernie Walker OAM, Rachel, Niamh and Liam D'Arcy with Toruk the horse. Picture: Briannah Devlin
Briannah Devlin
Our People
Highlands scientist's long path to realising magnesium tonic dream
Vera Demertzis
Burradoo scientist Dr Russell Beckett with his product Magna Aqua, a soluble magnesium citrate tonic.
Our People
National Volunteer Week: Find out why Peter Morris loves volunteering
Vera Demertzis
Peter Morris. Picture: Supplied.
Heartbeat of Australia
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
Why Teneille took the treechange leap - and she's part of a growing trend
Nadine Morton
COUNTRY MOVE: Teneille Rennick and her children Elsie, 2, and Harrison, 5, are among the tree changers who moved to Orange. Picture: Jude Keogh
PropertyReal Estate View
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18th century inspired Scottish pub is up for sale in East Bowral
The Scottish Arms Hotel, which has been owned by the Robertson family for 15 years, is up for sale. Picture: HTL Property
Briannah Devlin
Our Places
Going, going, gone! This iconic Highlands hotel is off the market
Briannah Devlin
The Moss Vale Hotel has been sold to a hotelier from Sydney who plans to relocate his family to the Highlands. Picture: HTL Property
Our Places
Highlands records first decline in home prices in two years, CoreLogic reveals
Briannah Devlin
CoreLogic has recorded a decline in home values in the Southern Highlands for the first time in two years. Picture: Shutterstock
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What's on
Imperial Stockings exhibition to highlight displacement, create conversation
Imperial Socks are handmade socks with stories to tell. Picture: Supplied
Review
King Stingray debut celebrates what unites us
Josh Leeson
ROYAL START: King Stingray's debut album delivers on the promise of the band's initial singles.
Art vs Science shift their creative Big Overdrive into reverse
Josh Leeson
GETTING BACK: Big Overdrive sees Art vs Science embracing the spirit of DIY experimentation which brought them initial success on The Experiment.
What's on
Domestic violence awareness golf day returns to Moss Vale
Michelle Muscat, Senior Constable Houghton, Derek Smith Hanna Jones (DV Forum) Jennifer Bowe OAM and Constable Bost are determined to raise awareness for domestic violence with this charity golf day. Picture: Supplied
What's on
European concerts are just the start of what you can get up to this week
Briannah Devlin
International award-winning artist Annie Ma will entertain people in Bundanoon this weekend with a European program. Picture: Supplied
Recommended
Perfect Plate venue reins on top for 2022
Executive chef Mauri Villella with La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club's winning dish - Ravioli di Manzo. Photo: Robert Peet, Illawarra Mercury
How planning ahead can help those living with dementia stay at home longer
Rosie Ryan
Informal carers, such as a partner or child, play a vital role in allowing people living with dementia to live at home for longer.
20 years of caring service
Ash Lieberman
MODERN APPROACH: Southern Highlands Funerals takes a modern approach to end of life celebrations, offering suggestions to personalise funerals. Photo: Supplied.
A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
Community
What's on
Imperial Stockings exhibition to highlight displacement, create conversation
Imperial Socks are handmade socks with stories to tell. Picture: Supplied
Aged care reforms and climate change to shape the next three years of parliament according to Whitlam MP
Vera Demertzis
Whitlam MP Stephen Jones. Picture: File
What's on
Domestic violence awareness golf day returns to Moss Vale
Michelle Muscat, Senior Constable Houghton, Derek Smith Hanna Jones (DV Forum) Jennifer Bowe OAM and Constable Bost are determined to raise awareness for domestic violence with this charity golf day. Picture: Supplied
Commanders desk: Young people and youth issues
Inspector Benjamin Bowles, the Hume Police District
Watch
Leighton Gardens rugged up for winter with wraps made with love
Briannah Devlin
Jennifer Bowe OAM, Jacqueline Major, Rae Spence and Judy Qui are just some of the Moss Vale Evening CWA ladies who have injected colour into a wintry Leighton Gardens. Picture: Briannah Devlin
Photos and Video
Opinion
One key tool for teals as varying shades emerge
Lower house independents - from left: Sophie Scamps, Allegra Spender, Kylea Tink, Zali Stegall and Monique Ryan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
John Warhurst
Analysis
Ambassador offers little to ease fears of a worried West
Mark Kenny
Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian speaks at the National Press Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Why would the government deliberately make things more expensive?
Adam Triggs
Australians are getting slugged at the checkout because of nonsensical decisions. Picture: Shutterstock
Aust should drop global warming target because it's 'unattainable': Gas company
Dan Jervis-Bardy
File picture: Shutterstock
Watch
From just two- to 14-years-old: See these young guns crack the whip
Lawson Milligan, North Maclean demonstrates a lying down whip crack.
Comment
Opinion
One key tool for teals as varying shades emerge
Lower house independents - from left: Sophie Scamps, Allegra Spender, Kylea Tink, Zali Stegall and Monique Ryan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
John Warhurst
Opinion
Here's how we can keep teachers in the workforce
Jenny Gore
Fixing the teacher shortage requires big picture, evidence informed strategies. Picture: Shutterstock
Analysis
Ambassador offers little to ease fears of a worried West
Mark Kenny
Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian speaks at the National Press Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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Museum volunteers revved up about showroom
Rowan Cowley
HOLDEN A CANDLE: Trafalgar Holden Museum president Neil Joiner says everybody should know about the crucial role the famous Australian company played in the nation's history.
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Luciano Gonzalez, Sydney Uni, Andrew Donoghue, Vytelle, Jon Wright, Coota Park, and Tom Granleese, NSW DPI.
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Queensland buyers snap up 44 of 63 Woonallee Simmentals at Tamworth
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Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
So what is it that's in short supply? Basically everything
Sam Hollier
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Trialling digital delivery of educational programs to reach more students in need
The Smith Family is trialling an online educational delivery environment to help students in need. Picture: Supplied.
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