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Highlands and Tablelands beekeepers brace for impact as deadly varroa mite parasite threatens hives
Beekeepers in the Highlands are being vigilant with the risk of varroa mites after they were found the Port of Newcastle. The parasite destroys hives, bees and larvae and beekeeper Deborah McLaughlin said it would be concerning if it went beyond the radius it was detected in.
Report reveals which areas in the Southern Highlands have houses that crack $1 million
A report has revealed three towns and one northern village in the Highlands have joined the "millionaire's club", as of May this year. CoreLogic research analyst Caytlin Ezzy released the Million Dollar Markets report, that details which suburbs across the country have median house and unit prices that exceed $1 million.
'It's never choice we enter lightly'; Teachers strike over workload, pay
In a historic move, teachers in the Southern Highlands in both the public and private sectors have gone on strike to demand better work conditions and pay. Teachers across the state have felt that their voices have not been heard.
Council adopts 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget
Wingecarribee Shire Council's interim administrator Viv May PSM has adopted the 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget. Mr May said the adoption of the document paved the way for $60 million to be spent on capital works projects over the next twelve months.
New boost to combat Southern Highlands domestic violence but more housing needed says Vinnies CEO
Keeping victims of domestic violence in the Southern Highlands rental market is central to a new partnership between the NSW Government and St Vincent De Paul Society. Vinnies staff and state politicians were on hand in Bowral to announce an extension to the Rent Choice Start Safely rental subsidy program to cover the Southern Highlands, Goulburn, Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Campbelltown areas.
Free flu shots extended in NSW until July 17
Free flu jabs will be available to residents for an extra two and a half weeks due to concerns about low vaccination rates across the state, especially among children. The NSW government offered the free vaccinatiuon for the month of June, but has now extended.
2021 Census reveals boomers remain dominant generation in Southern Highlands despite national shift
Baby Boomers make up more than double the population of millennials in the Southern Highlands, bucking a national trend. The results of the latest national Census on Tuesday (June 28) revealed that Australia is a fast-changing, growing and culturally diverse nation.
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