Warepa folk dancers pack hall
Students, staff, family and friends turned out en-masse for Warepa School’s old-school, country-hall Folk Dance, last Friday.
Nick Brook
Rotary Club of Balclutha celebrates 80 years
Rotary Club of Balclutha celebrates 80 years
Eight decades of community service were celebrated when the Rotary Club of Balclutha marked its 80th anniversary with a commemorative charity evening on June 13.
Clutha Spitfire ace inspiration for novels
Clutha Spitfire ace inspiration for novels
The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful novels.
Top award for Kaka Point group
Top award for Kaka Point group
The Kaka Point Community Group has been named the supreme winner at the 2026 Clutha District Council Community Awards.
Local Legends
Local Legends
Carolyn and Travis Carline are this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legends.
Southern Spitfire ace inspired novels
Southern Spitfire ace inspired novels
The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful novels.
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Spitfire ace inspiration for books
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Spitfire ace inspiration for books
The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful novels.
Independence celebrated at Holmdene
Independence celebrated at Holmdene
Holmdene Age Care staff marked Philippines Independence Day early in Balclutha last week, sharing traditional dance and food with residents, family members and colleagues.
Firedamp changing finishes
Firedamp changing finishes
Lawrence artist Leben Young’s latest exhibition is as much about process as finishing.
Hundreds visit book sale
Hundreds visit book sale
Hundreds of people rambled through the annual Balclutha Book Sale last Friday, Saturday and Sunday to pick up a budget reading-fix and peruse local produce.
Positive signs in Milton
Positive signs in Milton
Milton’s "Town of Opportunities" sign has secured a safe retirement after being seized at auction by a local admirer, who may have scared off the competition with his ambitious pursuit.
Collectors found legitimate
Collectors found legitimate
Balclutha police have reassured residents that door-to-door collectors reported as suspicious earlier this month were operating legitimately, following inquiries prompted by community concerns.
Clutha Cover Up ready to go
Clutha Cover Up ready to go
Craftswomen at Balclutha Presbyterian Church last week packed hundreds of handmade woollies destined for Eastern Europe through Mission Without Borders.
Bollards squeeze out bridge bangers
Bollards squeeze out bridge bangers
Truckers with wide loads are measuring the metres between new bollards bolted to the Clydevale Bridge.
Bollards stoppping over-sized trucks
Bollards stoppping over-sized trucks
Truckers with wide loads are measuring the metres between new bollards bolted to the Clydevale Bridge.
Lawyer seizes his opportunity and buys Milton sign
Lawyer seizes his opportunity and buys Milton sign
Milton's "Town of Opportunities" sign has secured a safe retirement after being seized at auction by a local admirer, who may have scared off the competition with his ambitious pursuit.
Food in the hub, boss in the pool
Food in the hub, boss in the pool
A Balclutha supermarket delivered a substantial boost to the Balclutha Food Hub recently, allowing staff to chuck their boss in a swimming pool.
Beached ‘Portland’ salvaged for safety
Beached ‘Portland’ salvaged for safety
Dismantling the historic scow Portland has made the Pounawea hulk safer, its owner says.
Shining a light on elder abuse
Shining a light on elder abuse
Hidden harm affecting senior citizens is being highlighted ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Local legends
Local legends
Joint winners of the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend were Sue Harrex and Pam Hunter, at Clydevale’s Clutha Valley Community Church Mainly Music each Wednesday.