New venue replacing ‘Southy’ New venue replacing ‘Southy’ The transformation of Balclutha’s northern entrance will soon be complete, as a further, $3 million development is announced.
Community centre upgrade enters stage 2 Community centre upgrade enters stage 2 Project leaders are taking stock as an upgrade to a "critical" community facility in West Otago enters its second phase.
Town asks council to take action on building Town asks council to take action on building A second Clutha community has raised concerns about council inaction on “eyesore” buildings.
‘Jobbortunities’ to shift focus to filling critical vacancies ‘Jobbortunities’ to shift focus to filling critical vacancies A southern employment initiative has notched up two years on the job.
Pub’s new owners busy but ‘very excited’ Pub’s new owners busy but ‘very excited’ New owners of a South Otago pub say they want to turn it into a "community hub".
Vehicles on beach disputed Vehicles on beach disputed Public opinion remains split on a proposed ban for vehicles on beaches in the Catlins.
No secret to notching milestone No secret to notching milestone Balclutha woman Ina Panting is showing no signs of slowing down, despite turning 100 this Sunday.
New Countdown opens New Countdown opens South Otago High School’s kapa haka group performs during the opening of a new Countdown supermarket in Balclutha yesterday morning.
Pool, library/service centre price rockets Pool, library/service centre price rockets Milton's new swimming pool complex could cost up to $17 million - nearly three times the initial budget.
Council again stays under rates-rise cap Council again stays under rates-rise cap The Clutha District Council will not exceed its rates cap, despite this week approving nearly $7 million in funding for annual plan projects.
Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well An elderly Balclutha woman has been found safe and well following her disappearance last night.
Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported A major southern construction project looks likely to plug a budget shortfall, following public backing for further council funding.
Information covering coast provided in new layby Information covering coast provided in new layby Visitors to the Catlins have a new place to stop and stretch their legs before exploring.
Boat ramp upgrade set to start Boat ramp upgrade set to start A key civic improvement project is expected to begin in Kaitangata shortly.
Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted Wildlife at a Catlins beach could soon be benefiting from a double dose of protection if new council proposals receive public approval.
Council has double standard over paper roads, principal says Council has double standard over paper roads, principal says A South Otago principal has accused local officials of double standards regarding paper roads.
Restrictions on vehicle access to Catlins beaches proposed Restrictions on vehicle access to Catlins beaches proposed Vehicles could be banned from popular Catlins beaches from next year, depending on the outcome of public consultation beginning next Thursday.
Tree removal angers resident Tree removal angers resident A controversial oak tree has dropped its last acorn.
Dad tells of grief over road death Dad tells of grief over road death A victim of a suspected hit-and-run in the Catlins was a ‘‘top, top guy’’ who will be hugely missed, his father says.
Dad tells of grief over road death Dad tells of grief over road death A victim of a suspected hit-and-run in the Catlins was a ‘‘top, top guy’’ who will be hugely missed, his father says.