Richard Davison

Milton business owners say they are "frustrated and deflated" by an apparent council U-turn regarding new trees on the town’s main street.

Signs of a possible compromise on beach access regulations emerged during hearings in Clutha this week.

A southern council may continue to adopt increased security measures at its offices, following a recent surge in threats to personnel.

Trees may be back on the cards for Milton’s main street, following Clutha District Council discussions on Thursday.

A rural South Otago GP says his recent national award is recognition for the wider community.

Sentiment towards a proposed new vehicle beach access bylaw for Clutha was broadly positive during an initial round of hearings yesterday.

Clutha's mayor says a generally positive trend in the district’s latest resident satisfaction survey reflects the council’s hard work.

An early cross-section of submissions to a new beach access bylaw in Clutha shows most in favour of greater regulation for vehicles.

An expanded pool complex for Milton is not yet off the table, despite higher building and operational costs.

A well-intentioned bylaw proposal appears to have raised passions in Clutha.

A marked increase in patient impatience has led to an appeal from one southern health provider.

Concept designs for two alternatives for a new combined pool and community facility in Milton have been released.

Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni visited the newly refurbished Ministry of Social Development offices in Balclutha yesterday.

A rural water scheme meeting in Balclutha yesterday boiled over into occasional heated invective.

A Southern heritage project is moving into a new, community-led phase.

The transformation of Balclutha’s northern entrance will soon be complete, as a further, $3 million development is announced.

Project leaders are taking stock as an upgrade to a "critical" community facility in West Otago enters its second phase.