Lower speed boundaries extended
Lower speed boundaries extended
Slower speed limits on State Highway 1 at both entrances to Balclutha came into effect yesterday.
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Promotion group shows plans for lakeside track
Promotion group shows plans for lakeside track
Plans for a cycleway and walkway alongside Lake Waihola have been revealed.
Clutha Health falls well short
Clutha Health falls well short
The race for the Clutha mayoralty has begun with a hiss and a roar, but Clutha Health Incorporated was left with only one nomination for its five community directors.
Tuapeka Gold Print wins awards
Tuapeka Gold Print wins awards
Lawrence firm Tuapeka Gold Print has been recognised with two industry awards.
New Balclutha speed limits from Monday
New Balclutha speed limits from Monday
New speed limits will be in place on State Highway 1 north and south of Balclutha from Monday.
Historic scow going home
Historic scow going home
A historic scow near Pounawea will soon set sail for Auckland.
Invermay questions fair, English says
Invermay questions fair, English says
Otago community leaders have ''fair questions'' on AgResearch's proposal to shift 85 jobs from Invermay, deputy prime minister Bill English says.
Half century at surgery over
Half century at surgery over
Long-serving Balclutha GP Dr Jim Collins hung up his stethoscope yesterday after 50 years' work at his Charlotte St surgery. Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus finds out why his ''temporary'' appointment in the town in 1963 became permanent.
Council calls for outdoor fire vigilance
Council calls for outdoor fire vigilance
A burn-off at Waitepeka on Monday has prompted a warning from the Clutha District Council to remain vigilant when lighting fires outdoors.
Lions raise $70k for causes
Lions raise $70k for causes
Clinton has done it again. The wider Clinton area, which has a population of about 1100, has raised over $70,000 for charity.
Clydevale Bridge open today and tomorrow
Clydevale Bridge open today and tomorrow
The Clydevale Bridge will be open all day today and tomorrow, as contractors will not be working.
Helmets proving worth
Helmets proving worth
Five people die and 850 people are injured riding quad bikes on New Zealand farms each year, prompting a call for an attitude change among bike users.
114 upgrade submissions
114 upgrade submissions
Residents lodged more than 100 submissions on Balclutha's $2.6 million main street upgrade, but not all agree on its design and what it should include.
Battle spoils warmly welcomed
Battle spoils warmly welcomed
They came, they saw, and they conquered hearts young and old when the Ranfurly Shield reached South Otago yesterday.
Talent aplenty at sold-out show
Talent aplenty at sold-out show
They sang, they danced, and they acted - South Otago's finest talent took to the stage in Owaka for Catlins Got Talent on Saturday.
Small Town meeting attracting delegates
Small Town meeting attracting delegates
Registrations for this year's Small Town Conference are beginning to ''stream in'' as preparations get into full swing in Clutha.
Small fee for balloted hunting in Southland
Small fee for balloted hunting in Southland
The Department of Conservation (Doc) will introduce an application fee for hunting during balloted periods in Southland, but will not follow suit in Otago.
Big plans for play
Big plans for play
A large pirate ship will be the feature of a new playground at Waihola's lakeside domain that could become a destination for families and picnickers.
Gate plan for forestry road
Gate plan for forestry road
A lockable gate will soon be installed on a forestry road near Toko Mouth after concerns were voiced about poaching and illegal dumping.
Youth programme funding possible
Youth programme funding possible
The future of the Clutha district's youth programmes is looking up, following interest from two outside funders.