Error: no decision tree source folder detected Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Brand new upgrades will help to modernise and increase accessibility for the heritage-listed Moss Vale Station in New South Wales. Two new lifts will be in operation for the first time, each located at the ends of the existing Argyle Street footbridge. In addition to the lifts, a second stage of work has delivered a new pedestrian ramp and stairs from Argyle Street, resurfacing to Platform Two, installation of Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems (AFILS) – also known as hearing loops – on both platforms, and enhanced the accessible pedestrian pathway in the station forecourt. Delivered through Transport for NSW’s Safe Accessible Transport (SAT) program, these upgrades acknowledge the station’s important role in the Moss Vale community. The work will ensure Moss Vale Station meets Disability Standards for Accessible Transport 2002 (DSAPT) and complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). The next stage of work will deliver improvements to the Lackey Road entrance, forecourt and Daly’s Way and is expected to be completed in June. The NSW Government is also upgrading the stabling yard to improve functionality and accessibility for current train storage and operations, and to accommodate the new Regional Rail fleet. Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads Anna Watson said the opening of new lifts brings the historic station into the 21st century. “Train stations should be easy to use for all passengers to use, including people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage, and others who might be experiencing mobility challenges,” Watson said. “Once complete, the $68 million upgrade to Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard will improve accessibility for commuters of all ages and abilities.” Major construction has kicked off on the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria, ahead of tunnelling commencing at the start of... An intricate timber net structure has been completed on the northern portal of Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project. The structure... Applications for the Western Australian Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle rebate scheme, which has so far paid back over $41 million... © 2025 All Rights Reserved. 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Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited Picture by Donna JonesPatting farmyard friends re-thinking that corn dog you ate after spinning around on a ride blowing the budget trying to win that giant teddy mingling with the community - there's nothing quite like your local show The Pavilion will be home to local creations Picture by Donna JonesThe Pavilion will showcase the skills and creativity of the Southern Highlands community in a variety of sections including art; photography; handcrafts such as woodwork and ceramics; knitting; needlework; spinning weaving and felting; home cookery; farm produce; home brew; fermented foods and drinks; cut flowers; pot plants; floral art; and more jellies and condiments section in the Pavilion Picture by Donna JonesThe Lego category used to be part of handcrafts but became so popular they had to put it in its own section "Everyone comes up with their own original design and the kids are so proud when they bring it in," she said LEGO entries are individual or created by a family or group and are open to all ages - from Duplo (six years and under) and up A birds eye view of Belinda Vogel's family LEGO entry Picture by Donna Jones'Tell us a story in LEGO' is one of the categories Belinda Vogel and her family entered their creation - which includes a zoo enclosure disco and ruins - for the fourth year in a row "It's a way for us to sit down and spend time together while having fun," she said The preschool section is also very popular with a range of categories such as collage Mittagong Preschool educator Susan Hill-Thomson says it's been a tradition of the preschool to enter the scarecrow competition as a class project for around 20 years "We start by asking the children what they would like included," she said The kids added feathers in the hat to represent birds and a piece of indigenous material to represent the preschool's RAP program. The scarecrow is made from recycled donations by families Susan Hill-Thomson with the Scarecrow made by the children at Mittagong Preschool Picture by Donna JonesKaryn Ashley entered a bright and beautiful bunch of handmade flowers in the Crochet section "I made it in short bursts over a month or so," she said Picture by Donna JonesThis is the first year Cass Sabben has been in charge of the junior art section She loves listening to each child who brings in their entry as they tell her the story and meaning behind their piece and the mediums used to create it Cass Sabben with one of the children's artwork entries Picture by Donna JonesWhen it comes to students bringing in the creatures they made out of veggies for the Animal-Vegetable section: "The creations aren't always recognisable but they're always super fun," she said Having fun is something you can always count on at your local show Here's what you can expect to see and do over the weekend: A full entertainment schedule will be available on the social media platforms, which can be accessed through the Moss Vale Show website Picture by Donna JonesTickets cost $15 for adults $10 for aged and disability support pensioners (companion card holders: free) $5 for children aged under 16 (free for children under six) Over the past two decades, I've penned five books and written hundreds of digital and print articles - for The Sun Herald, Body+Soul, Good Health, and many more. 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Today's top stories curated by our news team Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over Your digital replica of Today's Paper I understand and agree that my personal information will be collected, stored and used, in accordance with the PGA of Australia's privacy policy Adam Henwood signalled he would be a player to watch at this week’s $150,000 Australian PGA Senior Championship by winning the final lead-up event at Moss Vale today A round of 5-under-par 66 got the job done for Henwood in the Moss Vale Legends Pro-Am his sixth win of another productive year on the PGA Legends Tour The Victorian finished equal 10th in the NSW Senior Open at Thurgoona at the weekend and is primed to be a key contender in the second of the PGA Legends Tour’s “majors” Tackling the back nine first on the par-71 Moss Vale layout Henwood was quickly to 3-under through his first six holes He had made his way to -4 before bogeying the par-4 18th Another four birdies in the opening six holes moved the Victorian to 6-under and the comfort of a three-shot lead Scott Barr (WA) made a charge with a run of six birdies in eight holes to draw within one but then parred his final two holes to settle for the runner-up slot Henwood said: “I played really well apart from a lost ball and leaking a little bit of oil at the end You’ve got to drive it good here so I just smashed the driver everywhere and hoped it hit a fairway I only missed a couple and mostly smoked it into those tiny little gaps Last week (at the NSW Senior Open) I played okay but I think had eight or nine three-putts for the week and only finished seven or eight back 68: Michael Isherwood (Vic); Chris Taylor (Qld) 69: David Sadd (NSW); Mike Harwood (Vic); David Fearns (Qld) 70: Brad Burns (Qld); Marcus Cain (Qld); David Van Raalte (NSW); Robert Mitchell (WA); Dominic Barson (NZ) The Australian Senior PGA Championship gets underway at Richmond Golf Club on Friday with live broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo across the weekend For the latest news and scores on Australian golf Subscribe © 2025 PGA of Australia | Powered by Advertise with us redistributing existing road space and parking to install designated right turn bays to improve traffic flow and ease congestion at:  installing pedestrian refuges to make crossing Argyle Street safer for pedestrians at:  Argyle Street between Lackey Road and Railway Street  installing a traffic signal and pedestrian crossings at the Waite Street intersection and removing the crossing 50 metres south bound restricting right turns out of Arthur Street and Railway Street onto Argyle Street  restricting right turns from Argyle Street onto Railway Street  resurfacing the road between Arthur Street and the Illawarra Highway roundabout  For further information about this project Email: southprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au  Mail: PO Box 477 Wollongong NSW 2500  Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. 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All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe prestigious award was presented to the proud team at a ceremony on Friday Carly Turner and Jason McLean at the 2025 NSW and ACT IGA Awards of Excellence Photo by Saidie DaherThe night recognised and celebrated the achievements of independent retailers across the state The award comes off the heels of the hard work and vision that went into the recent re-branding and full-store refurbishment of IGA Fine Food Market + Liquor in 2023 who has been the business owner of the store for the past four years "The store was previously old and outdated," he said "So we improved the aesthetics with the aim to improve the look and feel and make it more shoppable for customers." they've continued to tweak certain sections based on customer feedback - such as consolidating the freezer space to improve shopper flow and improving the seasonal range for Easter and Christmas time While the team receives daily acknowledgement from seeing the smiling faces of satisfied shoppers Mr Graham says this award recognises and reinforces the exceptional service being delivered to the local community "We were fortunate to win two years in a row which shows the staff's focus on customer service," he said He also thinks a big contributor to receiving back-to-back awards in the same category was the emphasis they place on nurturing relationships with local suppliers and providing shoppers with a range of locally-supplied products and gourmet foods A range of criteria were used in the judging process "The awards aren't about me as the owner," Mr Graham said "They're about recognising and rewarding the staff It was wonderful to see them enjoying the night." 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The former top ten player and Liberal MP is parting with Iona Park a landmark horse and cattle farm in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands The lush 34 hectares includes two clay tennis courts The eight-bedroom estate has the space to accommodate 20 head of cattle and 15 horses about 20 minutes from the famous town of Bowral a serene terrace overlooks the expansive lawn and dam leading to two clay tennis courts and a wisteria-clad walkway that guides you to the inviting solar-heated pool,” the listing says The campaign was handled by McGrath’s Anne Stone Burradoo: The Southern Highlands suburb where house prices jumped 40 per cent Why more young people are moving to Moss Vale in NSW's Southern Highlands Sprawling Southern Highlands estate like stepping on to a movie set The Age’s Title Deeds columnist Lucy Macken reported the purchase in 2017. The main property presents as an elegant homestead, with formal rooms, a wraparound verandah, and a floorplan that includes a theatre, study, billiards room, foyer and more. Alexander reached a career-high ranking of 8 in 1975. He was part of the winning 1977 Davis Cup team. He entered federal politics in 2010, taking the seat of Bennelong, and retired in 2021. 2 Baths− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing Named Edward’s Row, the property was once in Bowral but was moved to his tranquil spot 11 years ago. 2 Baths1 ParkingView listing With its refreshed kitchen and bathroom, large lawn and sweet style, the cottage is pitched for its rental potential. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHe spoke to the Southern Highland News on December 17 from the HSC 2024 First in Course Award Ceremony at the University of NSW in Sydney Moss Vale High student Isaac Guymer won with his proud parents at the HSC 2024 First in Course award ceremony Picture suppliedIsaac said his studies covered "all things nursing." When he first elected to take the subject as part of his HSC course he had no idea it would be such a successful outcome I didn't even consider it a possibility that I would get to this level "It's just such a surprise for all of us," Isaac said Bowral Public Hospital supports Moss Vale High School in running the course Participating students spend four hours each Tuesday at the hospital "It was all classroom work on the Tuesdays and then we had to do 80 hours of work placement in the hospital through school holidays," Isaac said "My Dad is a senior nurse consultant for Bowral Hospital who completed the course previously and graduated in 2022," he said "I want to pursue a career in health - medicine specifically - so next year health and science at the University of Wollongong "I felt nursing would be a good foundation for all of that and just seeing if I would enjoy it," Isaac said. The proud Moss Vale High student said he found helping people on an interpersonal level and communicating with patients was what excited him the most "Just seeing the direct impact I had on their lives and improving their quality of life day-to-day," he said I was able to see the doctors work in the environment and get a really good insight into their work "And then the other side of it was the science I didn't do biology but hope to do a course over the summer." He said diving into the science around the body systems and how it all works excited and inspired him an environmental officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council "I haven't been able to tell my brother yet but I'm excited to give him (Eric) the news," Isaac said "This is the biggest ceremony NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) runs "And the NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car presents the awards." The talented student has been accepted to Wollongong University on early entry "I found that out a few months before the HSC exams started It was really good to find out that news before it all started," he said the nurse educator at Bowral Public Hospital and the executive staff at Moss Vale High School "Patricia Holmes (Moss Vale High School principal) created a supportive environment in the school Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Former federal politician and tennis ace John Alexander on the tennis court at his Moss Vale property that’s now sold via Anne Stone of McGrath Southern Highlands Former federal politician and tennis ace John Alexander has sold his Southern Highlands estate Iona Park after more than a year on the market and a $3.5m price drop The 36-ha estate in Iona Park Rd Moss Vale with 20 head of cattle and 15 horses on agistment along with two clay tennis courts and a pool was originally listed with a guide of $10m-$11m in October 2023 Di Jones’s Bradley Cocks (husband of designer Collette Dinnigan) had pointed to a similar property nearby selling for about $10.8m Aussies uncover secret listings The home was listed with a $10m-$11m guide in October and for the past three months it’s been listed with a $7.5m-$8.25m guide via Anne Stone of McGrath Southern Highlands The sold sticker for the eight-bedroom property went up today and when contacted Stone confirmed that it sold within that range to a buyer from the Southern Highlands Alexander has made a good profit on the property that cost $4,845,000 eight years ago It features both a pool and a tennis court It offers stylish interiors and eight bedrooms he has upgraded the property’s stabling to provide for 14 horses and created an arena The 72-year-old is now planning to downsize to a smaller farm in the area renting out for more than $2000 a night on weekends with a minimum of two nights He’s now planning to spend more time with friends and family The former politican bought the property for $4,845,000 in 2017 Alexander was ranked No.8 in the world in 1975 He reached the semi-finals in the Australian Open three times and won the doubles in 1975 and 1982 He won Bennelong for the Liberal Party at the 2010 election and retained the seat in 2013 and 2016 resigning in 2017 due to constitutional ineligibility because of his dual citizenship of the UK He renounced his British citzenship and stood as the Liberal Party candidate at a byelection in December 2017 third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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The Argyle Hotel is for sale in the Southern Highlands offering a secure investment in a precinct projected to grow significantly in the coming years the former Commercial Hotel occupies an expansive 1,790sqm high-profile site on the Illawarra Highway On offer is the freehold component of the Georgian-styled pub which includes ownership of the liquor licence and 15 gaming machines currently valued at more than $5 million in-situ Operating the Argyle in recent years is experienced hotelier Adrian Guest who also owns the New Ivanhoe at Blackheath and Empire at Goulburn The triple net lease has a combined 15 years remaining with three per cent fixed annual increases Moss Vale is home to nearly 9K residents of Wingecarribee Shire around 120 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD The town is forecast to welcome an additional 5K new residents upon completion of the nearby Ashbourne Masterplanned community bringing approximately 1,500 new dwellings The only other gaming pub in town is the Malouf family’s Moss Vale Hotel who has owned it for around a decade and has enlisted HTL Property’s Blake Edwards and Sam Handy to market the asset Recent significant regional NSW freehold investment hotels have achieved yields of 4.1 per cent (Amaroo Tavern in Dubbo) and 4.09 per cent (New Albury Hotel Sale of the Argyle is expected to find interest with hospitality investors seeking a secure income courtesy of a long lease “The Argyle Hotel is a highly regarded suburban hotel,” reports Edwards “The stability offered by the businesses trading fundamentals and experience of the tenant in combination with a protected local business model makes this a compelling investment proposition.” Expression of Interest on the freehold of the Argyle Hotel close Thursday A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThat's according to acting principal Matthew Carlyon, who spoke to the Southern Highland News on December 19 at a gathering of the class of 2024 graduates Moss Vale High School year 12 adviser Alex Miller (left) and acting principal Matthew Carlyon with a gathering of class of 2024 graduates Picture by Sally Foy"There's definitely a big culture of kids feeling supported to be their best," he said and we always talk about being the best possible version of yourself." Moss Vale High School got some incredible results, including Isaac Guymer, who won First in Course across the state for Human Services Examination Mr Carlyon said six students achieved ATARs of over 90 and overall the school's band five results had also increased he noted that the most significant wins often came from the students who don't usually get a mention when ATAR results start to flow through "It's those kids who might not get seen because they don't get those big ATAR results - but for them He says Moss Vale High instils a culture that helps students learn what they want from life "Then we support them in that," Mr Carlyon said "The fruits are obviously some of these kids who got outstanding results - but the hidden results that you don't always hear about who didn't get an ATAR but is only the second person in her family to complete the HSC "I was going to do nursing but found it too stressful so I have decided to pursue my art career," she said "I got really good marks in visual arts in my assessments and I got a 71 in my HSC result for Community and Family Studies who plans to study a Certificate 4 in graphic design at Enmore TAFE in Sydney "I am hoping to create a business for myself," she said "I just want to have a future in the art industry." Molly Knight received a 60.85 ATAR and said opening the results wasn't "the be-all and end-all" because she was already proud of herself "I've already been accepted to Wollongong University where I'll be studying a bachelor of nursing," Molly said and I want to do more for the community than just sitting back "I want to study paramedicine and midwifery so that I can go into the Royal Flying Doctors Service," she said One of the school's high achievers was Daniel Francis who received band sixes for both Music 1 and Entertainment "I wasn't too nervous because I had some early offers but then I couldn't sleep that night and woke up at 5.30am to check," he said "I got early offers into ANU and UNSW for a bachelor of science I'll probably go to UNSW because it's a bit closer to home "I've always loved the problem-solving side of math and science The plan is just to do a science course and probably major in physics and then see where it takes me," Daniel said Timothy Andrews described opening his results as pretty exciting He was also relieved to know and be able to move on finally "The results were much better than my trial results so now I'm just ready to move on and turn over a new leaf," he said Timothy said when he gathered with his peer group for what was probably one of the last times they would spend together on the Moss Vale High School campus, the students all felt very relaxed. "Studying at Moss Vale is about the teachers They're just great and so supportive," he said Timothy hadn't bothered to look at his ATAR results at the time of publication because he already had his 2025 plans in place "I haven't checked because I already have early acceptance to a film school," he said "I start at JNC Academy at Ultimo in February to study a film and TV course I'm hoping to focus on directing and screenwriting." Picture by Briannah DevlinTrains are running again between Campbelltown and Moss Vale after urgent track repairs at Tahmoor Station All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe track work began on November 26 where buses replaced trains in both directions Passengers are advised to listen to announcements and check information displays for service updates Visit transportnsw.info or download a transport app for the latest updates Picture by Sally FoyThe 139th Moss Vale & District Show on March 21 to 23 may be over but the memories made will live on All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"We had about 9000 people through the gates over the weekend," Moss Vale & District Show Society treasurer Alissa Parker said Ms Parker is also currently standing in as secretary "I've been on the committee for two years but I've been going to the show since I was walking," she said Saturday was a standout - thanks in part to the demolition derby and horse events with the day ending in a fantastic fireworks display "There were over 6000 people through the gates after lunchtime on Saturday," Ms Parker said they ran two: a four-cylinder and an open smash-up derby "We had a few more entrants than we did last year," Ms Parker said Two brothers stole the derby show with Jamie Clayton winning the four-cylinder and Brock Clayton taking out the open "We had more horses than we've had in five or six years so both Friday and Saturday were way busier than usual with horses," Ms Parker said "Obviously a lot of people are coming back since the lull that COVID caused in competition Ms Parker said the horse events were in the main ring: "So it's nice and easy for people to sit around with their dagwood dog and watch the horses for the day." Photo by Donna JonesThe wood chopping was another big hit "We had one of the top competitors in the country competing and he won a couple of the events," she said There were many proud displays and prizes inside the Pavilion She grew pale pink hydrangeas from cuttings with the guidance of her grandmother 'Granny Annie' from cuttings Approximately 20 cuttings were dipped in honey and placed in a polystyrene box of potting mix two years ago The plant cuttings have grown into small bushes and are now flowering in a row in her garden in Bowral Pretty in pink: Eliza Galwey with her winning hydrangeas Photo suppliedThe success of this year's Moss Vale Show wasn't just seen in the crowd numbers and competitions; they had more trade sites than they've had in a number of years we were scrounging around trying to find enough space for everyone to fit in," Ms Parker said Moss Vale resident and community organisation representative Sam Sevieri said the outcome was a testament to the strength "We are absolutely delighted with the Independent Planning Commission's decision to refuse this utterly inappropriate development," he said "What began as a grassroots campaign grew into a focused and well-researched movement driven by people who refused to accept a development that posed such significant risks to our environment This decision proves the power of community when united for a just cause." Wingecarribee Shire Council Mayor Jesse Fitzpatrick reiterated Sam's words saying the decision was a testament to the power of collective advocacy and community engagement "This decision reflects the power of when the community and council come together Council has stood firmly alongside our residents throughout this process advocating for their concerns to be heard at the highest levels," he said A recommendation was made by the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure on October 11 to approve the facility known as Plasrefine It identified the proposed site as a State Significant Development due to its recommended use and size The proposed site at Beaconsfield Road would have the capacity to process up to 120,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually a message sent to every person who made a submission on the proposoal late on Friday (January 24) said the NSW Independent Planning Commission (Commission) had determined the State Significant Development (SSD) Application for the Moss Vale Plastics Recycling Facility "by way of refusal" The message continued: "This decision has been made following a comprehensive process including consideration of the formal assessment conducted by the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure and hearing submissions from the community This process has assisted the Commission to reach an informed decision." The message from the commission said that "now that the application has been determined the Commission has no further decision-making or oversight functions on this matter" It warned that "the applicant or other people who had made a submission on this matter may be able to appeal the commission's decision in the Land and Environment Court of NSW (Court)" Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones has welcomed the news saying "the rejection of this proposal is a win for our community" Mr Jones said he was proud to have been a part of the community effort to prevent the project from proceeding He said he met with residents in the Moss Vale area last year he urged the IPC to consider the environmental and safety impacts on Moss Vale residents if the facility were to proceed He noted that while "a recycling facility is important I have always maintained that the South-East sector of the Southern Highlands Innovation Park was the wrong location" Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman said the decision brought "immense relief to every person in our community who has fought tirelessly for this outcome over the past four years" "It is clear that the substantial effort made by the community to highlight the legitimate concerns about the proposal's impacts have been carefully considered by the IPC," she said "The IPC has detailed their due consideration acknowledging the community's concerns and determined that it was not a suitable location for such a facility This outcome demonstrates clearly what the community has been saying the entire time the company behind the Plasrefine proposal has been contacted for comment Moss Vale enjoys the fruits of the renowned Southern Highlands region – rolling farmlands and picturesque gardens – only with more affordable property than its surrounding towns Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines According to Domain’s latest House Price Report, the median house price in Moss Vale is $1 million, up 45.5 per cent in five years, compared to Bowral’s median of $1.4 million. Proud local Daniel Garnett of Ray White Moss Vale champions the town’s merits through his work, advocating for its better-value homes and land. “Moss Vale’s growth is driven by a dynamic younger demographic seeking a home in the highlands within a gentrifying town with a fantastic country vibe,” says Garnett. “It boasts colonial heritage and charming architecture, with a diverse selection of properties, from central character cottages, new homes in estates, and small acreages on the outskirts.” Ben Shephard, owner of Flour Bar, grew up in the area and returned after years in London, Sydney and Melbourne. He opened his bakery, wine bar, and wine shop in October 2023 along the town’s ever-evolving Argyle Street. “Our bar shares great company here at the ‘Paris end’ of town, with wonderful stores like Suzie Anderson, Nest & Burrow, and Mossy Store,” he says. “With three little kids, the outdoor spaces and community feel of Moss Vale are unbeatable; so full of life and energy.” The Moss Vale Hotel – known as the “pink pub” – has been a favourite since the 1860s, while The Post Office cafe, housed in the town’s original post office, retains its historic charm. Lucky enough to own waterfront property in this country-town? You’re sitting pretty Why life's good in Australia’s second-oldest city Does this town have 'the perfect mix of country charm and city amenities'? These local icons stand alongside newcomers like Flour Bar, serving pastries and coffee in the morning before transitioning to cocktails and a sharing menu by night. The What If Society, a zero-waste co-operative, features a“trust the chef” concept with no set menu. Meanwhile, Mount Ashby Estate offers a boutique vineyard experience with French-inspired dining in the countryside. The town’s charm and convenience shine along the ever-evolving Argyle Street, dotted with stylish stores that delight everyone from casual window shoppers to serious treasure hunters. One of its best-kept secrets is Hunter & Gatherer Collections, showcasing a carefully curated selection of vintage and antique pieces. For fans of beautiful gardens and stunning landscapes, Leighton Gardens is a must-visit in the heart of town. It’s a perfect spot for catching up with families and friends for a picnic or barbecue. It’s especially delightful in September with its stunning tulip display. 1 Bath2 ParkingView listing Perched on a spacious and versatile corner block, this charming homestead is an ideal haven for first-time buyers or downsizers. Delight in a roomy country kitchen, a cosy living room with a wood fire, and a private north-facing deck, all just a short stroll from the village centre. All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"We've been running it for about two years now,'' Moss Vale Basketball chairman Dave Watts said a state coach from Sydney has been running the program this year.'' View +1 PhotosHe said traditionally there is a drop off in numbers in the 15 to 17 year age groups "So we're doing everything we can to positively promote our sport We had our first Youth League women's team last year and with the support of sponsors we were able to pay all their fees,'' he said "That helped encourage the girls to keep playing beyond under 18s.'' He said the association runs girls only camps once or twice a year "The girls feel more comfortable in skills and training environment,'' Dave explained Dave said the promotion has largely been successful "We are struggling a little bit for numbers for next year's under 12 and 18 rep teams,'' he said The representative teams play in the Southern Junior League The season runs from March to June and preparations are underway now "We have strong numbers in our 14s and 16s girls But the 12s and 18s are a bit light-on,'' Dave said Trials are held on Sundays from 11am for the 12 girls and 5pm for the 18s at the Moss Vale Stadium These will continue for the next few weeks before sides are determined "Any girl who wants to try out will be more than welcome,'' Dave said Senior journalist dealing mainly with sports reports. Journalist for 40 years All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe end-of-school celebration was held on September 26 at Bendooley Estate. The event is a final hurrah before the Higher School Certificate (HSC) results are released. View +16 PhotosThey will be released on December 18 at 8.30am. Have any formal photos you would like to share? Email them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe NYSF is just one of many programs supported by Rotary which each year provides funding to help one local student attend and when the club received Angelina's resume they were blown away by the year 12 student's achievements including her volunteer work with the Lions Club the Good Samaritan Donkey Sanctuary and Warrigal Nursing Home Angelina was last year's ANZAC invitational speaker She also participated in the 2023 Model UN and was part of the 2024 Whitlam Youth Leaders Roundtable it was when she spoke in front of the Moss Vale Rotary Club that the members knew they wanted to be part of Angelina's journey "Angelina was a bit of an exception," Mr Craig said "She was very competent when she came to talk to us which is someone that is open to bringing up what they're about and what they want to learn about." The NYSF is a nine-day program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options in STEM Moss Vale's Angelina Cooksley at the 2025 National Youth Science Forum who is hoping to build a career in medicine was able to travel to the Australian National University and participate in tours of its science and technology facilities and be exposed to cutting edge research "They showed us all the different aspects of STEM throughout our 10 days and we were able to visit things like chemistry and biology and go through their labs and see demonstrations," she said Mr Craig said the program was designed for students to learn about STEM program facilities The 2025 National Youth Science Forum in Canberra Picture supplied"To encourage their knowledge of science and mathematics and all those sorts of things," he said For Angelina, having the support of the Moss Vale Rotary Club has been invaluable "I heard about it through a friend at school who did the program last year," she said and they're so community-minded which I admire because that's how I've been raised "I would just say to anyone out there interested in applying for this program that you should do it it was just a wonderful experience all the way around." whether new to the net or confident on the court All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Magic at Moss Vale Stadium in 2024 is the first of its kind to be run by Moss Vale District Basketball Association in the area Match Director Joanne Marr said the association is keen to get more teams involved before the competition kicks off "It's just to give the kids something to do in the holidays," she said adding the tournament is open to "anybody that's interested" Picture suppliedThe tournament involves teams of four playing 3v3 matches in a round-robin style There are currently eight boys' teams and two girls' teams signed up Those looking for a more relaxed vibe can instead attend the association's Open Court Shoot-Around sessions where three hours are dedicated to shooting hoops in a casual atmosphere All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 41-year-old man from Moss Vale was arrested by police on Mittagong Road in Bowral on January 25 Man allegedly high on meth, drink accused of almost hitting police car"It is alleged that the driver was speeding and driving recklessly, nearly causing a head-on collision with a police vehicle," Traffic and Highway Patrol officers said "Breath and drug tests confirmed high levels of intoxication with a blood alcohol level of 0.153 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath." Police allege the man tested positive to methamphetamine The driver's license was suspended on the spot and he will face court on a number of offences "Police are out in force and double demerit points are in effect over the weekend Drive safely and responsibly," Hume Police District Inspector Nick Wiles said Noah and Emmerson Roachix and Beatrix Jones are releived the first HSC exam is done Picture by Briannah Devlin Leading up to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams but said she now feels good about ticking the first exam off the list All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAccording to the state government more than 80,100 students across NSW are studying for the HSC The Moss Vale High School (MVHS) captain said the exams had come around very quickly, but she was ready to push through and think about life after school. "It's so weird to think it's all coming to an end," she said. The Year 12 graduate has been offered early entry to study primary school teaching, and has already completed a Certificate Three in childcare. She has plans to work in childcare while studying at the University of Wollongong (UOW), and continuing her current hospitality position. The former student said she "fell in love" with teaching children at a young age. "It's been a massive passion of mine, I grew up in my mother's preschool," she said. She is not the only student thinking about the future - MVHS graduates Noah and Emmerson Roachix, Isaac Guymer, Mia Gardiner and Beatrix Jones, are ready to get through the HSC, and have all been offered early university entries. Emmerson has been offered places at the University of NSW (UNSW) and UOW, and is thinking about studying a Masters of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, and a Bachelor of Exercise Science at UNSW. Isaac has been accepted to study pre-medicine, or engineering at different universities across the state. He said the early entry helped take the pressure off the HSC. All of the students said their exam timetables were spread out. "I'm not too stressed about it," Noah said. Mia said she felt the school prepared her for her exams, particularly for visual arts, having learned about what it entailed in Year 8. She was "very excited" to complete the exams, she said. "I'm ready for it to be over," Emmerson said. The club will also have a display at the Goulburn Model Expo Picture by Mark Jesser.A specially commissioned heritage train will stop at Moss Vale to bring people to the inaugural Goulburn Model Expo on September 7 and 8 All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHundreds of people are expected for the event at the Veolia Arena. They include passengers on the Southern Highlands Express running from Sydney to Goulburn on the Sunday The weekend will include 34 displays and layouts The weekend is organised by the Georges River Model Railway Club It aims to promote model railways and plastic kit modelling as hobbies "We were very impressed with the location and the (Veolia) site," he said "The National N-scale Convention was held there a few years ago Sydney is lacking affordable locations of that size." The Georges River Club also has links with the Oberon to Tarana Heritage Railway Inc which will have a display at Goulburn The Australian Model Railway Association will also have a display The Guildford Model Railway Group will show off its HO-scale model of Goulburn Railway Station There will also be working demonstrations of trains "The hobby isn't just about chasing trains but learning skills 3D printing and manufacturing and more," Mr Tonks said joined the Georges River Club after he retired as a civil engineer A model of a train at Gresham by Sydney N Scale Model Railway Club Picture by Mark Jesser."My wife said you'll need a hobby when you retire One of his train models shown at the Oberon to Tarana branch line centenary in September Those on display across the weekend include N-scale "I think people around Goulburn and surrounding areas will be amazed by what they see," Mr Tonks said "It's also an opportunity to show young people that it's a hobby that teaches many skills." The event also raises money Kids with Cancer and other charities Mr Tonks said he was grateful to Goulburn sponsors for their support leaves Sydney at 6.34am Sunday and stops at several stations It will return to Sydney's Central Station at 3pm It includes six restored carriages and a diesel loco Goulburn's nearby Rail Heritage Centre will be open across the weekend The Goulburn Model Expo runs from 9am to 5pm Saturday and 9am to 4pm on the Sunday The Veolia Arena is located at 45 Braidwood Road drop me a line at louise.thrower@austcommunitymedia.com.au or call 0418 229 678 This is probably not the page you’re looking for Television host Samantha Armytage has neared completion of her renovation project at Moss Vale The now-modernised single-level home had got new roofing when The Daily Telegraph cruised by last month Her mid-year $1.3m acquisition – a 1960s home on 1922sq m – was marketed as “exuding timeless character amid a lush mature garden” offering the canvas for your personal touch and modern updates while retaining the home’s nostalgic allure,” the spiel said RELATED: Samantha Armytage’s $10m option after shock TV exit Sam Armytage has almost finished her Moss Vale reno It was a 12-minute drive to the Berrima farm she shared with equestrian ­businessman Richard Lavender after they married in late 2020 until their recent separation who recently joined Channel 9 as host of The Golden Bachelor having previously hosted The Farmer Wants a Wife sold her $3.1m Burrawang weekender in 2020 She also sold her North Bondi home for $3.15m while retaining a $1,575,000 Rushcutters Bay apartment Armytage withdrew her South Coast holiday retreat from sale several months ago as Hyams Beach struggles with land tax bills shark sightings and holiday traffic gridlock two-bathroom holiday home after paying $1.765m in 2018 and renovating it MORE: ‘Selfish b*tch’: Neighbour’s act sparks fury Australian fans of the television queen were shocked last week following news of her split from Lavender after four years of marriage Sources close to the equestrian businessman said the couple’s seemingly idyllic relationship ended as a result of tensions between first-time bride Armytage and Lavender’s adult children has two adult daughters from his first marriage Armytage confirmed the split to the Daily Telegraph RELATED: Mystery over Sam Armytage’s plans for seaside hideaway Samantha Armytage and Richard Lavender have separated MORE: ‘Walking on water on LSD’ Crowe’s $42m play but it’s somewhat lessened by the fact it’s amicable and we wish the best for each other,” she said who recently joined Nine’s stable as host of the Golden Bachelor is believed to have been bunkering down at her Sydney investment property since separating from Lavender The couple were last sighted together in public in September at Sydney Airport after flying in from Queensland where they had reportedly spent time at Noosa.Sources claim Armytage has struggled coming to terms with the likelihood she might never become a mother It was rumoured she and Lavender had been hoping to start a family together.The couple met at a mutual friend’s birthday party in 2019 All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueYear 9 students Olivia Bromfield Summer Harris and Pippa Moule took part in the initiative this year The competition invites schools across the country to create an advertisement for the dairy industry and encourages them to pursue a career in the industry The school competed against 89 others and has won $1000 which will be spent on educational programs "It's a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the program and we're very proud of our students for their creative work," said the head teacher of science and agriculture Jemima Finlayson The winner was chosen through a voting system and the school received 45 per cent of the votes "Moss Vale High School did an excellent job in their advertisement with their clever tagline and fun calf picture," MaxCare business manager Tom Newton said Grant and Jane Sherborne lent calves to the school for the competition "Every year we bring two calves into schools across Australia giving students a hands-on approach into the dairy industry by feeding and caring for the calves for three weeks," program manager "The program educates students on all the different career opportunities available to them in the dairy industry from working directly with the cows to sales "It's important to introduce this program into schools at a time when students are thinking about their future" The Cows Create Careers program is hands-on and is delivered to about 215 schools each year Moss Vale High School also won the competition in 2022. HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoDeaths & FuneralsSmith  Much loved Poppy to his grandchildren and great grandchildren Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ken's funeral service to be held in the Chapel Southern Highlands Funerals on MONDAY 10th March 2025 commencing at 2.00pm