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    Gulls rest on a gravel bank extending across the Clutha River near the Balclutha Bridge in March....

    ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

    The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha District Council waste education officer Scott Martin and Project Bruce community...

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.

    Century farm entries open

    Collecting and securing farming families stories is vital to secure New Zealand’s heritage,...

    Century farm entries open

    The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s annual awards.

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    Otago Regional Council ‘‘priority pest’’, the freshwater gold clam, with a $2 coin for scale....

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    A cottage in Cromer St, Balclutha, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.

    House ‘severely damaged’

    House ‘severely damaged’

    A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Firefighters at the scene of the blaze in Cromer St, Balclutha. Photo: Nick Brook

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.

    Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

    Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui yesterday.

    'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled

    Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Rakiura Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui today. 

    Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k

    Catlins sea lion Jade with her new pup, on the banks of the Clutha River, in February last year....

    Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k

    The reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sealions in the Catlins has more than quadrupled since it was increased earlier this week.

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    Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard

    "It really isn’t all right, because people are having to park on the next street, or half on the...

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    Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard

    An overflow of cars may lead to additional parking spaces for community flats in Lawrence.

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    Student gets hands-on at open day

    PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Student gets hands-on at open day

    Telford marketing officer Billie-Marie Henry shows Dunedin student Bradley Tapp, 16, how to use the SIT farm institute’s tractor simulator during its open day just outside Balclutha yesterday.

    Brigade honours stalwart

    United Fire Brigades Association president Jeff Manson (left) was among the big turnout at Te Pou...

    Brigade honours stalwart

    "I joined in 2000 ... I played rugby prior to that for a long time and thought it would be good to be in another team environment."

    Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle

    The Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for July 10 is Balclutha stylist Selena Aitken-Boyle.

    Party marks 30 years of helping community

    Trish Pain (centre) celebrated 30 years working for Pact Balclutha last week with friends and...

    Party marks 30 years of helping community

    Thirty years of work by one woman helping meet special needs in South Otago was celebrated in Balclutha last week.

    Local athletes impress at comp

    New Zealand aerobics coach Janine McCaughan (top left) sits with the next generation of Otago...

    Local athletes impress at comp

    Seventy athletes from around New Zealand, including Balclutha, competed at the Otago Aerobics Championships and New Zealand Secondary School National Championships at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha...

    Local Legends: Food-Hub

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legends: Food-Hub

    Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader are really showing some extra leg this week with a bonus roast for Local Legend Food-Hub staff and volunteers (from left) Vivienne Fiddes, Diane Schnarr,...

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    Reward rises for information on sea lion killings

    Catlins sea lion Jade with her new pup, on the banks of the Clutha River, in February last year....

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    Reward rises for information on sea lion killings

    Failure to find those responsible for the death of three sea lions in the Catlins has led to the more than doubling of a reward for information.

    Reminder after death

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Reminder after death

    The shooting death of a young Otago man has prompted a reminder for hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.

    Family grieving young man’s death

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Family grieving young man’s death

    A young man from a small Otago town who twice survived cancer has died in a tragic hunting accident on Stewart Island.
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