Richard Davison

The fate of Milton’s council-owned campground is now uncertain, following a decision yesterday to remove controversial cabins from adjoining parkland.

A Southern council may soon be faced with a costly climbdown, depending on the outcome of a meeting this afternoon.

South Otago community stalwart Ruth Carraway is expecting characteristically big smiles — and more than a few tears — as she departs for the northern hemisphere next week.

A South Otago community is hoping to create a splash by upgrading its swimming pool, after it took formal ownership recently.

A gold-rush museum is seeking council funding for staff as it grows in popularity.

A growing southern A&P show many not go ahead this year unless additional volunteers can be found.

A growing southern A&P show many not go ahead this year unless additional volunteers can be found.

A ratepayers’ meeting in Balclutha last night passed without incident, despite the district mayor expressing earlier concerns about the safety of those attending.

A Southern mayor says his council will not attend a community ratepayers meeting taking place tomorrow night, due to concerns about public safety.

A council speed limit consultation shows broad support for reduced limits, although recent governmental changes leave any resulting alterations in limbo for now.

Tributes have poured in for a "one of a kind" business owner who died at his Balclutha depot on Tuesday.

Clutha ratepayers can expect compounded rates increases of 49% to 80% during the next three years.

New campground cabins in Milton’s Taylor Park continue to polarise opinion in the South Otago town.

A new ratepayers group is inviting Clutha district councillors to a public meeting later this month to discuss anticipated double-figure rates rises.

The Clutha District Council will host an independent hearing today on a potential new subdivision in Toko Mouth.

The latest economic figures for Clutha paint a picture of modest sustained growth, combined with affordable living.