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Final concept design for Station Street has been approved. Photo: file

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved

The team behind the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements is due to deliver its findings by October 28. Photo: File

Consumer group calls out "inconsistent" fire insurance definitions

Emily Bennett

Councillor Ian Scandrett was doing his bit in Bunnings the other day and wore a mask. Photo: supplied.

Masked up: Highlanders wear masks while out and about | PHOTOS

Vera Demertzis

More than $34,000 will be distributed to community groups across the Highlands and Tablelands.

Highland and Tablelands community groups are set to receive grants

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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters will receive new and improved personal protective clothing as part of a roll-out of new uniforms across the state. Photo: File

Fire and Rescue rolls out new uniforms to provide "best protection possible" for firefighters

Councillor Gordon Markwart has resigned from council effective immediately. Photo: file.

Councillor resigns from Wingecarribee Shire Council

The Highland Storm have arrived | PHOTOS

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Matt Welch

Two Sydney schools close due to COVID, as state records 12 new cases

Two Sydney schools close due to COVID, as state records 12 new cases

Kate McIlwain

An important week to raise awareness on homelessness and missing persons

COMMENTWorking from home, or living at work? That is the question

PHOTOMoon Corona has eyes on the night sky

SUBSCRIBERHSC music practical exams conducted in a different way this year

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved. Photo: file

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved

Ben Quirico was on exchange in Italy when the country was locked down earlier this year. Photo supplied

Life in lockdown: A Highlander's insight into life in Italy

EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Tim Husband has worked throughout Australia and the world establishing zoos and safari parks. Here he teaches staff how to correctly catch crocodiles. Photo: Supplied.

SUBSCRIBERWildlife director battles conspiracy, jail and border closures

Is this Karen? Maybe not ... maybe so. Photo: Shutterstock

COMMENTWhat's in a name? And why Karen?

Abel James Zaydis Luke was born on March 4 at 1.22am at Bowral Hospital weighing at 3170 kgs and 51 cms long. His is a son for Chloe Price and Sam Luke of Mittagong. Photo: Renee Hayes

PHOTOSSouthern Highlands newborns in 2020| PHOTOS

More restrictions are expected to be revealed for COVID-hit Victoria.

NATIONALAustralia coronavirus live updates: schools close

Life in lockdown: A Highlander's insight into life in Italy

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SUBSCRIBERWildlife director battles conspiracy, jail and border closures

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COMMENTWhat's in a name? And why Karen?

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PHOTOSSouthern Highlands newborns in 2020| PHOTOS

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Booming backroom mask industry indicates growing need

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OUT IN FORCE: The Southern Highland Cycling Club enjoying a great day out of cycling. Photo: SHCC.

SUBSCRIBERSouthern Highland Cycling Club host two successful events in one weekend

Matt Welch

The Highland Storm have arrived | PHOTOS

SUBSCRIBERThe Highland Storm have arrived | PHOTOS

Matt Welch

Controversy is never far away from Eddie McGuire, however, several times during the pandemic he has invited a media storm after his comments. Photo: Getty Images/Michael Willson

OPINIONEddie McGuire has the season's boot in mouth award sewn up

Howard Kotton

OUT IN FORCE: The Southern Highland Cycling Club enjoying a great day out of cycling. Photo: SHCC.

SUBSCRIBERSouthern Highland Cycling Club host two successful events in one weekend

DEFANGED: Thirlmere defeated the Mittagong Lions 66-20 at Mittagong Sportsground,

Group 6 returns for round one after lengthy delays

Mike Shean

PUPPO MASCOT: He's nine-weeks-old, cute as a button, the new best friend of the Brydens Lawyers NSW Blues, say hello to Bruce the Blue Heeler. Photo: Supplied by NSWRL.

Bruce the Blue Heeler official mascot for NSW Blues

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The best venue to watch the spectacle of Uluru is Longitude 131 with a gathering of luxury pavilions nestled among the rust-red landscape. The desert base fans out from the Dune House, site of lounging, cocktails and rock gazing.

The hottest events to thaw out at this spring

Melinda Healy

Sunset at Horseshoe Bay on the northern side of Magnetic Island. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Furry attractions boost Magnetic Island's allure

Michael Turtle

Cruise the highways and byways instead of the high seas. Pictures: Supplied

Your guide to switching from cruising to caravan touring

Hannah Warren

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

John Johnston OAM had loved horses all his life. He received a special visit from a horse shortly before his passing while in a Southern Highlands Nursing Home. Photo supplied

The late John James Johnston OAM

John Johnston OAM had loved horses all his life. He received a special visit from a horse shortly before his passing while in a Southern Highlands Nursing Home. Photo supplied

The late John James Johnston OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

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Arts in the Valley visual art director Professor Gary Moore and 2018 judge Therese Kenyon with the most recent event's winning artwork 'Rain Setting In' by Mittagong's Robyn Kinsela. Photo: supplied

Kangaroo Valley Art prize entries open soon

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RISING: Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C were supposed to make their maiden trip to Australia in December to support their second album A Hero's Death.

MUSICFontaines D.C are new Irish heroes for dark times

Josh Leeson

Arts in the Valley visual art director Professor Gary Moore and 2018 judge Therese Kenyon with the most recent event's winning artwork 'Rain Setting In' by Mittagong's Robyn Kinsela. Photo: supplied

Kangaroo Valley Art prize entries open soon

A range of mediums will be used at Tracey Miller's beginners workshop in August. Photo courtesy of Tracey Miller

Enjoy the unexpected and explore your creative side

Lauren Strode

Highlanders can now enjoy browsing produce at a range of markets across the shire. Photo: Emily Bennett

A guide to getting out and about

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

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RESILIENCE: Last year Chevalier College students gathered to recognise RUOK day. Photo: Supplied.

School Enrollments

Sarah Mangelsdorf

Helping children and families: Save the Children's work across Australia and overseas includes those affected by the bushfires. The agency is asking for volunteers to help their staff run Save the Children op shops for raising funds.

Save The Children

RENTAL TRENDS: Nationally, rent values declined 0.3% in the month of June, and 0.5% over the quarter. Photo - Shutterstock.

Rental market changes course

Ruth Lewis

2020 Winner: Cantala Avenue House wins this year's Australian House of the Year Photo - Christopher Frederick Jones.

Humble restoration defines the true meaning of home

Ruth Lewis

Tim McKibbin, CEO, Real Estate Institute NSW.

Building in a loan repayment buffer

Tim McKibbin

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved. Photo: file

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved

Councillor Ian Scandrett was doing his bit in Bunnings the other day and wore a mask. Photo: supplied.

Masked up: Highlanders wear masks while out and about | PHOTOS

Vera Demertzis

More than $34,000 will be distributed to community groups across the Highlands and Tablelands.

Highland and Tablelands community groups are set to receive grants

Newsroom

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved. Photo: file

Final concept design for Station Street has been approved

Councillor Gordon Markwart has resigned from council effective immediately. Photo: file.

Councillor resigns from Wingecarribee Shire Council

Career change: Linda Goldspink-Lord of IWIB Best New Business Poseidon Equine left a good job in the corporate world to start her own successful business looking after the gut health or horses. Picture: Greg Ellis.

Love of horses inspires enterprise named Best New Business at awards for business women

Greg Ellis

Passengers and crew from the MS Roald Amundsen, docked in Norway have contracted COVID-19.

DIGESTA cruise liner and COVID? Again, surely not?

Strict enforcement measures introduced as Victoria records 439 cases

Strict enforcement measures introduced as Victoria records 439 cases

More restrictions are expected to be revealed for COVID-hit Victoria.

NATIONALAustralia coronavirus live updates: schools close

Two Sydney schools close due to COVID, as state records 12 new cases

Two Sydney schools close due to COVID, as state records 12 new cases

Employment in construction, manufacturing and retail will plummet under Melbourne's new COVID-19 restrictions. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia won't recover unless Victoria does too. The federal government must step up

Brendan Coates, Matthew Cowgill

Authorities say people going to work while sick has been a major source of spreading the virus. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERPandemic leave: What has been announced and how did we get here?

Sally Whyte

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT wants restrictions on diplomats arriving in Australia

Sally Whyte

The Prime MInister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews ave revealed new economic and business measures for Victoria.

DIGEST'What we're dealing with here is a disaster'

Janine Graham

More restrictions are expected to be revealed for COVID-hit Victoria.

NATIONALAustralia coronavirus live updates: schools close

FAMILY: Margaret Gabbedy-Hayes has been caring for her son since he collapsed with bleeding on the brain about two years ago. Picture: Brodie Weeding

How one community organisation helped rescue Matthew

These brave Bunnings staff members came face to face with a woman later dubbed a "Karen".

Why 'Karen'? We asked sociology and language experts

STRONG MESSAGE: Aboriginal recording artists Mi-kaisha and Nooky (front), pictured with video clip dancers Maddie Paluch and Chandler Connell, collaborated to write the song, 'One Point 5', encouraging young people to keep their communities safe from COVID-19. Photo: Jake Keane

New song aims to share the COVID-19 safe message with Aboriginal communities

Feral cats are not the biggest threat to native animals in the Top End, a major study has uncovered. Picture: CDU.

Ferals cats not the menace to Top End's native mammals as once thought

Chris McLennan

Sue Blake sewing masks. Picture: TARA TREWHELLA

Can't buy a face mask? Here's how to make one

Sophie Boyd