Second forum on river water quality
Second forum on river water quality
A second public forum will be held in Milton tomorrow night to address the declining water quality of the Tokomairiro River.
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Town backs liver-failure girl
Town backs liver-failure girl
The Clutha community is rallying around a Clydevale toddler and her family after the 3-year-old was diagnosed with acute liver failure two months ago.
Wearable arts contest
Wearable arts contest
Final touches are being made as organisers prepare for a wearable arts competition in Milton next weekend.
Submission made to NZ Post
Submission made to NZ Post
Rural communities will suffer if mail deliveries are cut to three days a week, the Clutha District Council says.
Rates set to rise 3.35%
Rates set to rise 3.35%
Clutha district residents face a 3.35% rates rise, according to the council's draft annual plan due for release next month.
Illegally dumped waste may be toxic
Illegally dumped waste may be toxic
Rubbish dumped near the Clutha River has concerned a Balclutha resident who fears some of the waste could be toxic.
'Heritage Hub' bid to raise profile
'Heritage Hub' bid to raise profile
A group of Tuapeka Mouth residents are hoping a new heritage hub will put the Clutha River settlement on the map.
Fundraiser a hole lot of fun
Fundraiser a hole lot of fun
A South Otago school took a punt at a creative fundraiser on Saturday - paddock golf.
Programmes for youth hit
Programmes for youth hit
The future of the Clutha district's youth programmes is uncertain following the departure of their co-ordinator, along with a proposed reduction in Clutha District Council funding.
'Fantastic' finale for cavalcade
'Fantastic' finale for cavalcade
Horses, walkers and wagons descended on Tapanui on Saturday as the 2013 Otago Goldfields Cavalcade arrived.
Cavalcade trails riding on in
Cavalcade trails riding on in
Tapanui was buzzing with anticipation yesterday as it prepared for the arrival of the 2013 Otago Goldfields Cavalcade this morning.
St Patrick's Day fair also to promote Clutha Gold Trail
St Patrick's Day fair also to promote Clutha Gold Trail
The Clutha Gold Trail and St Patrick's Day celebrations will come together in Lawrence this month.
Water and sewage plant tours offered
Water and sewage plant tours offered
Clutha residents will get a closer look at Tapanui's drinking water and sewerage systems later this month, on an open day of the council's treatment plants in the West Otago township.
Loss of permanent registry office spurs fears for services
Loss of permanent registry office spurs fears for services
From today Balclutha no longer has a permanent registry office, prompting fears other vital services will soon follow.
$40,000 raised for new health centre
$40,000 raised for new health centre
Residents in the wider West Otago area will reap the benefits of a Douglas fir seed harvest, with more than $40,000 raised in the fundraiser for the area's new health centre.
Cavalcaders first to walk new trail section
Cavalcaders first to walk new trail section
Walkers setting off on the first day of their Otago Goldfields Cavalcade trek from Lawrence yesterday morning discovered the occasion also marked the opening of a 5km section of the Clutha Gold Trail.
New quake rules could 'destroy' small towns
New quake rules could 'destroy' small towns
Now is the time to react and air concerns on the Government's proposals to improve the safety of earthquake-prone buildings Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says.
Community project continues
Community project continues
Volunteers are back in Kaitangata as ''Operation Owen'' continues, creating a home for a Kaitangata family.
Takings robbery inquiry continuing
Takings robbery inquiry continuing
Police inquiries are continuing into a car park robbery in Milton on Monday afternoon.
Motorcyclist injured in collision
Motorcyclist injured in collision
Emergency services were called to a crash between a motorcycle and a car outside South Otago High School last evening.