Mayor hopeful of achieving rates cap Mayor hopeful of achieving rates cap Local government rates will be capped at 4% to help "fed-up" ratepayers — but is this the fix to the affordability issues?
Endurance for charity Endurance for charity A young man turned 80 kilometres, 2400 pushups, 1200 pullups into thousands donated to charity in a monumental act of endurance.
RMA changes ‘good’: Bell RMA changes ‘good’: Bell Gore’s mayor says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) are "essentially good" and the new streamlined system would not shake the council up too much.
Market festive fun for a good cause Market festive fun for a good cause The atmosphere of the Gore Christmas Market added to the festive vibe of the holiday season — and helped a good cause give back to the community.
Art sale declared a ‘resounding success’ Art sale declared a ‘resounding success’ The "Art for Leisure" sale last weekend was a resounding success, with a massive turnout from customers who left with affordable, beautiful artwork.
‘Bucky’ the bull event a drawcard ‘Bucky’ the bull event a drawcard Riversdale Hotel came alive on Friday night, with a bull ridin’ spectacle bringing the hootin’ and hollerin’ to the pub.
Weather plays ball for Wyndham show Weather plays ball for Wyndham show It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
Weather plays ball for show Weather plays ball for show It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
Total cost of storm to GDC at $209k to date Total cost of storm to GDC at $209k to date Although the wind has cleared, the Gore District Council’s cleanup job is still ongoing a month out from the severe weather event on October 23.
Drag show to support a good cause Drag show to support a good cause On Saturday, 15 blokes will switch Swannies for ballgowns, as they dress up in drag to raise money for the Balfour Hall.
Health initiative validates approach Health initiative validates approach A community-led healthcare initiative has been lauded for its local solutions, the approach now having proven results in helping wellbeing.
Involvement in Santa parade and carnival encouraged Involvement in Santa parade and carnival encouraged It’s a most wonderful time of the year, as the Gore Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival makes its return for another year of whimsy and fun.
School success at golf tourney School success at golf tourney Move over Rory McIlroy — Gore school pupils are the new golf superstars after their big tournament win.
Nominations open for final board spot Nominations open for final board spot Nominations for the last remaining spot on the Mataura Community Board are now open.
Quality, affordable art Quality, affordable art The annual Art for Leisure sale is back for another year, offering up the year’s bounty of affordable art.
SUBSCRIBER Young photographer wins surprise visit SUBSCRIBER Young photographer wins surprise visit A Gore schoolgirl’s gold medal effort has brought a Paralympics medallist to Gore.
New structure for council confirmed New structure for council confirmed The Gore District Council has introduced its new portfolio system, overhauling and streamlining local governance in the region.
Pupils thrilled by Paralympian Pupils thrilled by Paralympian A St Mary’s pupil’s gold medal effort has brought a Paralympics legend to Gore.