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NSW coronial inquest hears lighting strike likely cause of Green Wattle Creek fire

The NSW Coronial inquest has heard lightning strikes were the cause of the Green Wattle Creek in 2019/2020. The Green Wattle Creek fire started on November 27, 2019, and claimed the lives of two NSW RFS volunteers, Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O'Dwyer on December 19.

Closing submissions into the public inquiry into Wingecarribee Shire Council made public

Closing submissions by counsel assisting, David Parish, into the public inquiry into Wingecarribee Shire Council were released on May 9. The document included different recommendations and findings.

Bowral product Hayden Kerr proves "anything is possible" after securing NSW Blues ahead of 2022-23 cricket season

One of Bowral's most successful recent exports has been rewarded after a stellar first-class cricket season. Hayden Kerr has earned a full 2022-23 contract with NSW Blues alongside Illawarra product Blake Nikitaris and will again take to the field in all three formats, including for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Families of Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O'Dwyer deliver emotional statements at bushfire inquest

The families of Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O'Dwyer delivered their statements to the Coronial Inquest into the Green Wattle Creek fire that cost both men their lives. Diane Keaton, Geoffrey's mother, described her son as a "sweet little boy" who had changed her life. "He loved his family, and he spent lots of time growing up with his cousins," she said.

The Southern Highlands Parkinson's Support Group honour local Parkinson's Community Heroes

Members of the Southern Highlands Parkinson's Support Group came together to celebrate the "heroes" who have brought joy, and supported them over the years. The group, along with carers and a representative from Parkinson's NSW, gathered at Mittagong RSL on May 10, to name this year's Parkinson's Community Heroes.

Bowral artist Danie Mellor acknowledges ancestral legacies in his Sir John Sulman and Wynne Prize entries

One artist has pulled moments from Australia's colonial past into the present, and brings his heritage to pieces which have been recognised in two prestigious art awards. Danie Mellor has depicted the experiences of First Nations people in Queensland in large-scale works that demand the gazes of viewers, and prompt conversation about the nation's history. "Historical montages" are brought to life in After the end of the world, which is a finalist in this year's Sir John Sulman Prize, and The acquired Arcadia, which was selected as a finalist in the Wynne Prize.

Council commits to continued Christmas funding

Wingecarribee Shire Council will continue to fund Christmas celebrations as part of the 2022/23 budget following endorsement by the council. The council's interim administrator Mr Viv May PSM adopted the resolution following a report to Council detailing the 2021 trial festivities during this month's Extraordinary Meeting.

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