helena de reus

A $340,000 waste and recycling truck for Clutha will be a familiar sight around the district from today.

A Dunedin woman suffered moderate injuries when she crashed her car 1km north of Clinton early yesterday.

Registrations are ''going well'' for the Catlins Great Escape coastal walk in February, Catlins Coast Incorporated projects co-ordinator Kim Dodds says.

Two men escaped injury when a tractor and a logging truck and trailer unit collided 14km south of Balclutha yesterday.

Construction of the $2.85 million West Otago Health Centre in Tapanui is on track, and several fundraising events are planned for next month.

A charity aimed at bringing a smile to the faces of seriously ill youngsters has received a $3000 boost from a New Zealand fashion designer.

The future direction of Clutha's tourism is under the spotlight, a draft visitor strategy having been released aimed at enticing visitors to the area and enhancing their experiences.

With nearly seven years under his belt as Sport Otago's Clutha-based sports co-ordinator, Kelvin (Tiny) Carruthers is leaving the district.

The Clutha District Council has launched an independent review of the water heating system at Balclutha's swimming pool in a bid to resolve water temperature issues.

Throughout Otago, people with a love of food and fresh produce are turning out amazing products. For some it is just a hobby; for others it has turned into their livelihood. Helena de Reus reports.

New Clutha District Council manager David Campbell has swapped north for south - Otago, that is.

With the possibility of further restructuring across the Southern policing district, Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus takes a moment to look at our small community stations.

Growing vegetables or fruit in your own backyard has made a comeback. Helena de Reus learns how it is done.

A project to banish litter from along the Southern Scenic Route has been hailed a success and organisers hope it will spread across the rest of the district.