Call to remove fairground gear
Call to remove fairground gear
An environmental group says a Catlins camping ground manager is storing fairground equipment illegally on council land, and wants to see it removed immediately.
Richard Davison
Offers from everywhere after jobseeker’s story
Offers from everywhere after jobseeker’s story
A young Otago jobseeker says she is overwhelmed with the response to a story about her two-year search for work in the Otago Daily Times.
Two grants secure community housing
Two grants secure community housing
The initial phase of a community-driven independent living complex in Lawrence is secure, thanks to recent grants totalling $291,000.
Young job-seeker says ‘label’ holding her back
Young job-seeker says ‘label’ holding her back
A young Otago woman wants potential employers to "look past the label".
Suggestion for levy on empty shops
Suggestion for levy on empty shops
A Stirling woman would like to see levies placed on commercial landlords in South Otago, in an effort to reduce a growing number of empty shops in its towns.
Majority in favour of stepped-up, $5m Milton street upgrade
Majority in favour of stepped-up, $5m Milton street upgrade
Milton may be about to receive an enhanced upgrade, if Clutha District Council leans with the weight of public opinion during long term plan hearings today.
High level of engagement with council plan
High level of engagement with council plan
Clutha officials say they are delighted by a high level of engagement in the council’s latest long-term plan process.
Collaboration to improve primary industry training
Collaboration to improve primary industry training
A new collaboration between southern tertiary institutions should allow more primary industry workers to complete essential qualifications.
Concrete fragments concern pedestrian
Concrete fragments concern pedestrian
A Balclutha man has concerns about the safety of Balclutha Bridge after he discovered fallen pieces of broken bridge concrete sitting on its upstream footpath.
Rail trail popularity rises against trend
Rail trail popularity rises against trend
The Otago Central Rail Trail is one of a handful of attractions bucking the trend of decreasing visitor numbers in the South.
Trees near pool may face chopping block
Trees near pool may face chopping block
As many as eight established trees may be for the chop in a Kaitangata park due to "health and safety" concerns.
Online banking shift leaving many seniors behind
Online banking shift leaving many seniors behind
Clutha pensioners say they are being "backed into a corner" regarding a continued push by banks to move services online.
Second suspicious fire in grandstand
Second suspicious fire in grandstand
A Balclutha firefighter extinguishes the second of two suspicious fires within four days, at the South Otago A&P Showgrounds grandstand in Glasgow St about 5pm yesterday.
Compulsory service out, volunteer service in
Compulsory service out, volunteer service in
An unlucky pick led to a happy decade of service in the Territorials for one Milton man.
Owner of historic venue realising dream
Owner of historic venue realising dream
A newcomer to Lawrence hopes hosting a national art competition will help kick-start her historic venue into wider community use.
Funding in place for long-awaited bridge
Funding in place for long-awaited bridge
Work on a replacement for the Beaumont Bridge could be under way in spring.
Residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
Residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
Balclutha residents say they are fed up with what they regard as police inaction over an alleged antisocial youth crime spree in the town.
Liquor licence news removes ‘cloud’
Liquor licence news removes ‘cloud’
After a year of it hanging over their heads, the owners of a rural South Otago pub reacted to news of a likely liquor licence renewal this week with a mixture of anger and relief.
Three taken to hospital after South Otago crash
Three taken to hospital after South Otago crash
Three people have been injured, one critically, in a crash on State Highway 1 between Milton and Balclutha.
Clutha Mayor wants further subdivision
Clutha Mayor wants further subdivision as demand continues
Clutha officials want to see further subdivisions developed in the district, as a council-established project reaches capacity.