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Richard Davison
Richard Davison
Richard DavisonBureau chief - South Otago
richard.davison@odt.co.nz

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South OtagoSeptember 3

End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks

Southern State Highway 1 users should soon see an end to long-standing roadworks in Milton.
End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks
End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks
South OtagoSeptember 3

Balclutha mum finds pride and happiness in job after 20 years on benefit

Becoming “Queen of the Counter” has reshaped the life of a long-standing South Otago beneficiary.
Balclutha mum finds pride and happiness in job after 20 years on benefit
Balclutha mum finds pride and happiness in job after 20 years on benefit
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South OtagoSeptember 2

Residents petition Balclutha hospital to cancel in-house pharmacy plans

South Otago residents are stepping up the fight against a local hospital’s apparent plans to launch a commercial pharmacy at its Balclutha headquarters.
Residents petition Balclutha hospital to cancel in-house pharmacy plans
Residents petition Balclutha hospital to cancel in-house pharmacy plans
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South OtagoAugust 27

Beauty clinic named best in NZ at Australian industry awards

Excellence can sometimes be found in unassuming places, as Balclutha clinic FACE Body & Beauty proved once more at the weekend.
Beauty clinic named best in NZ at Australian industry awards
Beauty clinic named best in NZ at Australian industry awards
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South OtagoAugust 25

Balclutha rest-home resident left with ‘smelly and infected’ wounds in weeks before death

A vulnerable resident at a Balclutha rest home was left to suffer with “smelly and infected” wounds on both her legs in the weeks leading up to her death.
Balclutha rest-home resident left with ‘smelly and infected’ wounds in weeks before death
Balclutha rest-home resident left with ‘smelly and infected’ wounds in weeks before death
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South OtagoAugust 21

Clutha residents happier with councillor performance, latest survey shows

Councillors welcomed “positive signs” from Clutha District Council’s latest resident satisfaction survey, while signalling more needs to be done.
Clutha residents happier with councillor performance, latest survey shows
Clutha residents happier with councillor performance, latest survey shows
South OtagoAugust 20

Gravel flies for classic Catlins sprint

There were mixed fortunes for local drivers during the McLellan Freight Catlins Rallysprint during the weekend.
Gravel flies for classic Catlins sprint
Gravel flies for classic Catlins sprint
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South OtagoAugust 18

'Invasive' drones raise theft fears in Taieri Mouth residents

Taieri Mouth residents believe a recent uptick in drone activity in the coastal village may be linked to criminal activity.
'Invasive' drones raise theft fears in Taieri Mouth residents
'Invasive' drones raise theft fears in Taieri Mouth residents
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South OtagoAugust 12

Badges unlock rugby’s golden memories

A lifelong southern rugby enthusiast says he may no longer love the game as he once did, but his memories remain pure gold.
Badges unlock rugby’s golden memories
Badges unlock rugby’s golden memories
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South OtagoAugust 12

Dog sale to become annual after success

Agents say they will make Balclutha a regular annual fixture on the auction calendar, following a successful inaugural pre-lambing dog sale on Wednesday.
Dog sale to become annual after success
Dog sale to become annual after success