Nick Brook

Balclutha taxi operator Nathan White was recognised with a Clutha District Council Community Award this year for his above-and-beyond contribution to the community.

This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winners are Tanisha (left) and Cassandra Pyne.

Otago Regional Council has awarded nearly $920,000 to 28 community-led environmental projects this year, including support for continued rabbit control around Waihola.

A new outdoor deck at Balclutha Golf Club has moved a step closer after the club received a $17,500 grant from the Otago Community Trust (OCT).

Clutha Country Music Club drew dozens of fans from eight southern clubs for their annual interclub concert last Sunday, June 28.

A young police officer with South Otago roots has come home to begin his career, after local police successfully sought his posting to Balclutha.

The Kākā Point Community Group says the recognition of five years’ work on the township’s new public toilets and changing rooms belongs to everyone who helped bring the project to completion.

The stories and memories of Catlins residents have been preserved for future generations with the launch of Stories from the Catlins at the Owaka Community Library and Information Centre on June 24.

About 80 athletes competed at the Otago Aerobics Championships held in Balclutha last week.

Students, staff, family and friends turned out en-masse for Warepa School’s old-school, country-hall Folk Dance, last Friday.

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.

The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful 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.

Holmdene Age Care staff marked Philippines Independence Day early in Balclutha last week, sharing traditional dance and food with residents, family members and colleagues.

Lawrence artist Leben Young’s latest exhibition is as much about process as finishing.

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.