Richard Davison

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.

A second Clutha community has raised concerns about council inaction on “eyesore” buildings.

A southern employment initiative has notched up two years on the job.

New owners of a South Otago pub say they want to turn it into a "community hub".

Public opinion remains split on a proposed ban for vehicles on beaches in the Catlins.

Balclutha woman Ina Panting is showing no signs of slowing down, despite turning 100 this Sunday.

South Otago High School’s kapa haka group performs during the opening of a new Countdown supermarket in Balclutha yesterday morning.

Milton's new swimming pool complex could cost up to $17 million - nearly three times the initial budget.

The Clutha District Council will not exceed its rates cap, despite this week approving nearly $7 million in funding for annual plan projects.

A major southern construction project looks likely to plug a budget shortfall, following public backing for further council funding.

Visitors to the Catlins have a new place to stop and stretch their legs before exploring.

A key civic improvement project is expected to begin in Kaitangata shortly.

Wildlife at a Catlins beach could soon be benefiting from a double dose of protection if new council proposals receive public approval.

A South Otago principal has accused local officials of double standards regarding paper roads.

Vehicles could be banned from popular Catlins beaches from next year, depending on the outcome of public consultation beginning next Thursday.