Community. Advocacy. Environment.
Southern Highlands Matters is a not-for-profit, apolitical community association committed to protecting the identity, lifestyle, and natural beauty of our region. We work collaboratively with experts, residents, and government bodies to create a thriving and sustainable Southern Highlands.
About
Southern Highlands Matters evolved in Dec 2024 as a result of a united campaign with the Southern Highlands residents to be heard and to stop Plasrefine (now rebranded as Repoly).
It was evident we needed to establish a group to future support all of the Southern Highlands.
Community, Advocacy & Environment
Why the Highlands Matter ?
The Southern Highlands is home to rich biodiversity, heritage landscapes, and a community rooted in shared values. But our region faces increasing pressure from poorly concieved development and environmental threats.
Protecting the Highlands is not only an ecological necessity — it is a moral, cultural, and economic imperative.
Take Action With Us
Every voice counts. Every action MATTERS
🤝 Join Us – Become a member of our growing community
📣 Volunteer – Use your time or skills to help the cause
💳 Donate – Support our work financially
Stop the RePoly (Plasrefine) Appeal
Plasrefine/RePoly is back !
New Name-Same Site- Same Fight
The have appealed the Independent Planning Commissions decision handed down on January 25th 2025. As of the 29th July a local resident & member of Southern Highlands Matters formerly joined as a respondent in the legal case RePloy Pty Ltd Vs Independent Planning Commission.
This means our Southern Highlands Community now has an official voice in court as RePoly attempts to overturn the Independent Planning Commission refusal of the plastics recycling facility in Moss Vale
To read more Say No to Plasrefine! – Moss Vale Matters
Why Southern Highlands Matters Exists
Get to know our story, what drives us, and why your involvement is crucial to preserving the unique character of the Southern Highlands.
