Recycling group's case put
Recycling group's case put
A voluntary Gore group which carries out a recycling operation in the town may get a helping hand to weather tough economic times.
Glenn Conway
Time to rest up ahead of big festival
Time to rest up ahead of big festival
Rafts, races, food, fun and even a wedding will feature at this year's Big River Festival. Organisers say Clutha should have a restful holiday weekend this week because the upcoming festival will be as busy as ever.
McDonald's restaurant to be built this year
McDonald's restaurant to be built this year
The golden arches of fast-food chain McDonald's are coming to Gore.
All welcome at the garden party
All welcome at the garden party
Big hats, music and food will be prominent at a garden party being organised by the Balclutha Presbyterian Church today.
1909 sex scandal to be re-enacted
1909 sex scandal to be re-enacted
It was a crossdressing scandal that rocked South Otago a century ago. Now, plans to re-enact the furore are gaining speed.
Art auction will follow exhibition
Art auction will follow exhibition
Talented artists from all over the country are sending exhibits to a two-day exhibition in Balclutha that will culminate in an auction of artwork and other items.
Fears show may be axed
Fears show may be axed
The South Otago Theatrical Society may have to abandon plans for its major production later this year if it cannot find a choreographer soon.
Event targets Catlins 'critters'
Event targets Catlins 'critters'
"Critters" in the Catlins beware - the hunt is on for you this weekend.
Top result for job training
Top result for job training
Strong community support has been credited with a South Otago employment training scheme being saved.
No fast-track plan on Clutha issue
No fast-track plan on Clutha issue
Planned changes to the Resource Management Act have been welcomed by Contact Energy but it will not look at taking advantage of them to fast-track any proposed hydro-electric developments on the Clutha River just yet.
Shearing with his eyes shut
Shearing with his eyes shut
Norman Sanson has shorn thousands of sheep in his 80 years, but the one he tackles later this month will be special, he reckons.
Cheeky thieves steal Cathedral Caves gates
Cheeky thieves steal Cathedral Caves gates
The gates to one of Clutha's most popular tourist attractions were removed in broad daylight in what police are calling a cheeky act of wilful damage.
NZ kind and safe, Dutchman says
NZ kind and safe, Dutchman says
A former Dutch resident who now lives in Lawrence is calling on other expatriates to convince Dutch officials to relax their tourist alert on this country following a brutal sex attack on a travelling Dutch couple in Southland last month.
New district youth council
New district youth council
School is back and so too is the Clutha District Youth Council, with five new members named for the council table.
Pool closed for roof repairs
Pool closed for roof repairs
Balclutha's swimming pool will be closed for most of this week after strong winds tore off a section of its roof at the weekend.
TV Review: Glenn Conway
TV Review: Glenn Conway
Crash bang. A massive meteor is on a direct collision course with Earth. What to do?
Flock House days recalled
Flock House days recalled
A former long-time Milton resident who was among the first intake at Flock House, near Bulls, contributed to the national agricultural training centre's centennial oral history project just days before he died.
Food, music festival
Food, music festival
Food, music and other entertainment will take centre stage in Gore late next month.
Work begins on new Presbyterian hall
Work begins on new Presbyterian hall
Balclutha's Presbyterian parish will soon have a new hall which will feature the latest computer technology.
Views sought on centre's future
Views sought on centre's future
Kaitangata's community will soon be asked for their views on what shape a planned community facility should take as momentum for the proposal gathers.