South Otago

The new owners of Milton's woollen mill are excited about its future, this week cementing an alliance with an Australian textile company to help break into the international market.

Plans to upgrade Balclutha's main street are being advanced with the formation of a consultation group and public meeting to be held later this year.

Organisers of a year-long charity event in South Otago hope a Kaitangata family can move into their new home by the end of next month.

Clutha Valley School appears to be recovering from its governance woes following a 2011 Education Review Office (ERO) report which showed the school was struggling.

Construction of a cul-de-sac to close Balclutha's ''dangerous'' Ryrie St-State Highway 1 intersection permanently is under way.