On your marks
On your marks
Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.
Nick Brook
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
The Clutha Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 50th anniversary by becoming a first responder unit.
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
A growing sense of history is being mapped out in a South Otago town, the founder of a replica vintage butchery says.
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Debt Without Death drew 36 senior citizens to Age Concern Balclutha on Monday, March 16.
Eco Fund opens for applications
Eco Fund opens for applications
Applications for the Otago Regional Council’s Eco Fund opened on Monday, offering financial support for environmental projects across the region.
Local Legends
Local Legends
This week’s double-jointed Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legends are sport volunteers Bronwyn Hutton (left) and Rebecca Foley who earned surprise Service Awards at South Otago Netball...
Hunting safety workshop to cover bases
Hunting safety workshop to cover bases
A hunting safety programme will take place in Balclutha this weekend.
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
A South Otago farming dynasty has come to an end with one last cattle sale.
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Two helicopters were called to Papatowai to rescue adventure race athletes after their packrafts capsized in rough seas Last Tuesday.
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
Clutha District Council has ranked second overall in a customer service satisfaction survey of all New Zealand’s councils and council-controlled organisations.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Four-year-old Alfie was please to support his dad and this week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend, Shane Bichan, of Milton.
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
A hunting safety programme will take place in Balclutha next week.
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Some Owaka residents have questions in the aftermath of a hazardous chemical callout.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is accountant-bowler Colleen Fenton.
Sewage spill quickly resolved
Sewage spill quickly resolved
The Clutha District Council moved fast to manage sewage spillage in Balclutha last week.
Sealing begins at carpark
Sealing begins at carpark
Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.
Dog ownership requires serious thought: trainer
Dog ownership requires serious thought: trainer
A Balclutha dog trainer has advice for owners to ensure their dogs are safe and obedient, following a spate of attacks.
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
Raw sewage has spilled into the Clutha River at Balclutha this week and an investigation is under way as to the cause, authorities say.
Moffitt selected for transtasman test
Moffitt selected for transtasman test
Balclutha bowlswoman Alanna Moffitt has been selected again by the New Zealand Indoor Bowls team for the upcoming transtasman test against Australia.