Bantam fan wins prizes
Bantam fan wins prizes
Peter Mathieson is a bantam fan.
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No more orders from dairy
No more orders from dairy
A Milton dairy has backed down and says it will not stock the legal high Kronic following a visit from Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan yesterday.
Overall rates increase across region kept down to 3.25%
Overall rates increase across region kept down to 3.25%
The overall rates increase across the Clutha district has been kept to 3.25%, down from the draft plan's figure of 3.59%.
Proposal for smokefree policy in public spaces
Proposal for smokefree policy in public spaces
A draft policy developed by the Clutha District Youth Council, if adopted, will see a smokefree stance adopted at public parks and playgrounds throughout the district.
Singer is Dorothy
Singer is Dorothy
Rehearsals are under way for the South Otago Theatrical Society's production of The Wizard of Oz , starring country sweetheart Vickie Evans. The Balclutha-based country singer will make her acting debut as Dorothy.
Briquette plant gains approval
Briquette plant gains approval
The Gore District Council has approved the proposed briquette plant at Craig Rd, south of Mataura, but the project still needs water and air-quality consent from Environment Southland.
Briquette plant 'disquiet'
Briquette plant 'disquiet'
Mataura residents are expressing concern about possible noise levels from Solid Energy's proposed briquette plant near the town, but expect it will be built anyway.
New options for funding of sewerage
New options for funding of sewerage
New funding options are on the table for proposed sewerage schemes in Tokoiti and Benhar.
Balclutha burglaries related
Balclutha burglaries related
Balclutha police believe a series of commercial burglaries in Balclutha could be related and are seeking more information from the public.
Police have concern for missing man
Police have concern for missing man
Police launched a search and rescue operation yesterday morning for a missing Milton man.
Council saves on green space contract
Council saves on green space contract
The Clutha District Council has awarded new green space maintenance contracts to SouthRoads Ltd.
Centre grows in vivd setting
Centre grows in vivd setting
The $5 million Cross Recreation Centre is becoming a feature of the Balclutha landscape, as work on the complex progresses at the Glasgow St site.
Early policeman recalled
Early policeman recalled
Three descendants of Constable Thomas Blatch gathered in Balclutha on Thursday to witness the handover of an interpretative panel to Balclutha police.
Board concerned road's camber creating danger
Board concerned road's camber creating danger
Safety issues arising from road maintenance remain a key concern in West Otago.
655 tune up for the Gold Guitars
655 tune up for the Gold Guitars
All roads lead to Gore today for country music lovers as they head for the annual Gold Guitar Awards.
Commemorative coins for pupils
Commemorative coins for pupils
A mysterious Lawrence benefactor has donated 150 special anniversary coins to Lawrence and Waitahuna young people to help them remember the 150th anniversary of the discovery of payable gold in Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence.
Wind-farm earthworks near completion
Wind-farm earthworks near completion
Earthworks for the final two holes to house the Mt Stuart wind-farm turbines are nearing completion, ready for the arrival of the Chinese-built units in July.
The force is with winner
The force is with winner
Clutha women showed off their artistic flair through wearable art on Saturday night in Balclutha.
Jubilee draws 320
Jubilee draws 320
A total of 320 people will tuck into dinner at the Clinton Community Centre tonight during the Clinton Rugby Football Club's 125th jubilee.
Invercargill or bust
Invercargill or bust
A group of cyclists braved cool weather and State Highway 1 traffic yesterday as they rode 150km from Balclutha to Invercargill to raise money for the Westpac Chopper Appeal, supporting rescue helicopters.