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    Dashing effort

    Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.

    Taking disability advocacy global

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    Taking disability advocacy global

    Balclutha woman Philippa Henderson was selected for what she called "the chance of a lifetime" — representing New Zealand at an international conference on disability rights in Dubai last month.

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available

    Arches manager Seth O’Neill is looking forward to welcoming the community to the new facility....

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available

    Arches manager Seth O’Neill encourages everyone to come and see the new facility.

    Long journey with mighty reward

    The development of the Clyde and Renfrew Sts site began with the demolition of Hotel South Otago,...

    Long journey with mighty reward

    Clutha Licensing Trust is putting the final touches on Arches, a new gastro-pub located at the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.

    Competition yields pub’s perfect name

    Clutha Licensing Trust General Manager Ross Balloch (left) with competition winners Evie...

    Competition yields pub’s perfect name

    Late last year the Clutha Licensing Trust announced a competition to help name their new venue.

    History of site examined as new haunt opens

    The Hotel South Otago, known locally as The Southy, opened in 1957. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    History of site examined as new haunt opens

    Clutha’s newest pub, Arches, is due to open shortly on the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.

    Chef brings unique local perspective

    Arches head chef Paige McIvor said the kitchen is fully stocked and the menu is ready to go....

    Chef brings unique local perspective

    Paige McIvor is excited to be part of the team at Arches.

    Newest pub close to grand opening

    Arches manager Seth O’Neill (left), head chef Paige McIvor and Clutha Licensing Trust general...

    Newest pub close to grand opening

    Clutha Licensing Trust is looking forward to opening its newest facility very soon.

    Campaign puts safety, children first

    About 215 children from four schools attended the Think Safe Brain campaign’s rural safety day at...

    Campaign puts safety, children first

    "Rural children have quite different environments in terms of safety," Clutha Valley School principal Val Ward said at the school’s Rural Safety day, last week.

    Industrial era history given life in book

    Engineer, historian and published storyteller Karen Wrigglesworth points out some of Clutha’s...

    Industrial era history given life in book

    Visitors to the South Otago Museum in Balclutha were treated to an eye-opening presentation by author Karen Wrigglesworth, who was there to talk about her latest book Take Me With You 3, on...

    South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary

    Chairman Ken Blair and principal Mike Wright (right) are standing by for next year’s high school...

    South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary

    South Otago High School is ringing the bell for its centenary celebration next year.

    Local Legend

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    Local Legend

    Rod Deverson is the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend for the week of October 16.

    Like father like son: both win elections

    Jock Martin (right) steps up as Clutha District Mayor this term while son Ben enters office for...

    Like father like son: both win elections

    A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter-century before any bet pays out.

    Ambulance service kept out

    Showing off the pair of Pro+Med ambulances are (from left) patient transfer service (PTS) co...

    Ambulance service kept out

    Long waits for an ambulance could be avoided if independent operators were able to take on the overflow, according to one local provider.

    Bowen wins third successive term

    Nigel Bowen has been elected for a third successive term in the Timaru district. PHOTO: CONNOR...

    Bowen wins third successive term

    Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has been re-elected for a third successive term in resounding fashion after receiving more votes than the other two mayoral candidates combined.

    New mayor easily wins top seat at council table

    Scott Aronsen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    New mayor easily wins top seat at council table

    Twizel electrician Scott Aronsen received a clear mandate from the Mackenzie district to take up the mayoral reins.

    Local songwriters feature in shows

    Getting ready to share their original music on Friday and Saturday night are (back, from left)...

    Local songwriters feature in shows

    An event aiming to give South Canterbury musicians the opportunity to showcase their original work is back again and cranking things up to 11.

    Election results puzzle candidate

    New Cromwell ward councillor Charlie Sanders. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Election results puzzle candidate

    One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Central Otago mayoral seat was puzzled by the election results as they came out on Saturday.

    Warming families, one log at a time

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    Warming families, one log at a time

    A shed in Timaru’s port precinct is bringing cultures and organisations together in their efforts to keep the community warm.

    Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’

    Haidee Woods presents Robin Crawford with last month’s volunteer of the month award. PHOTO:...

    Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’

    Geraldine volunteer Robin Crawford has been recognised for his hard work.
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