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11 December 2025
Southern Highlands
Canyonleigh bushfire controlled after intensive effort from local firefighters
News
A bushfire that began on Monday afternoon in Canyonleigh has been brought under control, thanks to the swift response from local firefighting teams. The fire, which started accidentally on a private property around 4:30 pm, quickly spread across approximately 45 hectares of dry grassland.
10 December 2025
Southern Highlands
2026 Wedding Trends: Stripping It Back, Slowing It Down & Why The Southern Highlands Is Leading The Shift
Weddings & Functions
Confession time: We’re obsessed with googling wedding trends, scrolling through pics of celeb wedding inspo and chatting with our (also obsessed) pals about what’s happening on the wedding scene.
And thanks to this obsession, we’re making a prediction.
2026 weddings will shift away from excess and lean into celebrations that feel more connected, meaningful, and nature-led.
We’re lucky in the Highlands to have venues designed to bring loved ones together and celebrate in a way that truly reflects family, friendship and community. Our region is perfectly set up for the new wave of intentional celebrations.
Here’s what you need to know about this wonderful new wedding trend.
And thanks to this obsession, we’re making a prediction.
2026 weddings will shift away from excess and lean into celebrations that feel more connected, meaningful, and nature-led.
We’re lucky in the Highlands to have venues designed to bring loved ones together and celebrate in a way that truly reflects family, friendship and community. Our region is perfectly set up for the new wave of intentional celebrations.
Here’s what you need to know about this wonderful new wedding trend.
10 December 2025
Southern Highlands
A farewell to Primula Cafe: A fond memory for Bundanoon locals
News
It’s with a heavy heart that the region says goodbye to Primula Cafe, an iconic Bundanoon institution that has been a cherished part of the community for decades. The cafe, known for its warm service, delicious takeaways, and its welcoming atmosphere, is closing its doors for good.
10 December 2025
Southern Highlands
Start Planning: Christmas Catering Ideas In The Southern Highlands
Eat & Drink
It’s called the silly season for a reason! Between parties, catch-ups, and keeping everyone fed, watered, and merry, things can get hectic fast.
So this year, let’s skip the chaos and get your Christmas catering sorted early. Future, you will be thanking the present you when the festive madness hits.
Plus, by shopping with local suppliers and producers, you’re spreading the cheer right across the Highlands.
So this year, let’s skip the chaos and get your Christmas catering sorted early. Future, you will be thanking the present you when the festive madness hits.
Plus, by shopping with local suppliers and producers, you’re spreading the cheer right across the Highlands.
Latest reads in House & Garden
3 November 2025
Home & Garden
5 Effortless Ways To Create A More Harmonious Interior
Opal & Oak is a design studio that turns ideas into spaces you actually want to live in.
Owner and local Sacha Wark-de Boer mixes creativity with careful planning to craft interiors that feel personal, practical and full of style.
From new builds and renovations to furnishing a home from scratch, her team can handle everything from start to finish.
With an eye for thoughtful luxury, durable materials and layered details, Opal & Oak creates spaces that look amazing and work beautifully for everyday life.
And heads up, creating a beautiful, balanced space doesn’t need to be overwhelming.
With just a few simple shifts, your home can feel more calm, cohesive and considered.
Here are five of Sacha’s favourite low-effort tips to bring more harmony into any interior:
Owner and local Sacha Wark-de Boer mixes creativity with careful planning to craft interiors that feel personal, practical and full of style.
From new builds and renovations to furnishing a home from scratch, her team can handle everything from start to finish.
With an eye for thoughtful luxury, durable materials and layered details, Opal & Oak creates spaces that look amazing and work beautifully for everyday life.
And heads up, creating a beautiful, balanced space doesn’t need to be overwhelming.
With just a few simple shifts, your home can feel more calm, cohesive and considered.
Here are five of Sacha’s favourite low-effort tips to bring more harmony into any interior:
14 October 2025
Home & Garden
Southern Highlands Garden Makeover: Turf 2 Trees & The Shrubbery Create An Accessible Oasis
When the new owners of a villa at Waterbrook Retirement Resort in Exeter moved in, they had a plan for their garden. They wanted something that felt established, colour-filled and special right from day one.
30 September 2025
Home & Garden
The Secret Room You Didn’t Know You Had: 10 Creative Ways to Use Self Storage
Self-storage isn’t just for moving house or putting away extra furniture. It can be both fun and practical, serving as a home for hobbies, a sports shed, a holiday stash, or a spot to store the kids’ gear. Think of it as an extra room for all the bits that don’t quite fit at home.
At Tankar Self Storage Centre in Mittagong, you’ll find safe, climate-controlled units for everything from personal belongings to cars, boats, and business stock.
Here are a few creative ways to use self-storage that you might not have thought of.
23 September 2025
Home & Garden
Tankar Self Storage At 35 – A Local Business That’s Still Growing Strong
It all began in 1990 and 30+ years later, this awesome family-run Mittagong business is still standing, employing locals, and providing fab storage solutions for us Highlanders.
Over 30 years in business is nothing to sneeze at so we caught up with the team at Tankar Self Storage Centre to find out how it all began and what makes this biz tick so efficiently and effectively.