Council to down-size by third
Council to down-size by third
The Clutha first XV is out and it will instead be a group of 10 as the Clutha District Council down-sizes by a third.
Local Legend: Catherine Scott
Local Legend: Catherine Scott
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Catherine Scott, of Milton.
Historic quilt returned from UK
Historic quilt returned from UK
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
Volunteers praised
Volunteers praised
About three fire appliances, a police car and a St John’s ambulance backed a team of almost 80 volunteers for last Thursday’s Toot4Tucker collection day.
Milestones marked
Milestones marked
Excellence in workplace training was celebrated at the Clutha District Training and Development Awards Dinner, at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre in Balclutha...
Recycling cycles at Milton Upcycle
Recycling cycles at Milton Upcycle
The Milton Upcycle bike workshop showcased its potential at an open day late last month.
Learning the snorkeling ropes
Learning the snorkeling ropes
A dozen divers suited up for the Baden McNabb Ocean Safety Workshop last month.
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ORC set to discuss shared pathways using floodbanks
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ORC set to discuss shared pathways using floodbanks
Developers of cycling and walking trails may soon have a fairly clear steer about whether they can use floodbanks in Otago.
Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police
Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police
A tourist had to be cut from their vehicle after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into train lines near Waihola yesterday.
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Quality on show at A&P
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Quality on show at A&P
Sunshine warmed a bright and busy A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Serious crash near Waihola
Serious crash near Waihola
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash near Waihola.
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
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Show queen keeps crown another year
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Show queen keeps crown another year
The show will go on in South Otago this weekend, despite the temporary absence of a regal finishing touch.
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School to close after 127 years
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School to close after 127 years
A long-standing rural school is closing, believed to be due to shrinking numbers.
Local Legend: June Caldwell
Local Legend: June Caldwell
This week’s recipient of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Milton Foodbank co-ordinator June Caldwell, for her work with the foodbank across the Bruce district.
Helping seniors thrive
Helping seniors thrive
Clutha Leader reporter Nick Brook checks in on the ongoing work of local heroes recognised at Clutha District Council’s Community Service Award in July.
Flood damage cost $1.5m, council says
Flood damage cost $1.5m, council says
The Clutha District Council reckoned recent flood damage to roads and infrastructure at $1.5million.
New book highlights Kaitangata’s growth
New book highlights Kaitangata’s growth
Kaitangata Rising is the latest volume in the coal town’s history, recording a journey to a bright new image.
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Fear next victim will die at hands of ‘dangerous’ strangler
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Fear next victim will die at hands of ‘dangerous’ strangler
The former partner of a Balclutha strangler says she fears the man’s next victim will not escape with their life.
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Prison violence: Injured officers go to hospital
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Prison violence: Injured officers go to hospital
Two Otago Corrections Facility staff have become the latest victims in a spate of prisoner violence and were taken to hospital after an alleged assault by an inmate last week.