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    Pink Ribbon Breakfast

    Pink Ribbon Breakfast

    Residents have an opportunity to support breast cancer research this month as the Clutha & District Pink Ribbon Breakfast takes place in Balclutha.

    Future of site still mystery

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Future of site still mystery

    Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.

    Season success hailed

    More than 35 New Zealand sea lion pups have been tagged in Coastal Otago this breeding season....

    Season success hailed

    For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.

    Sports stalwart nets top award

    Liz Freeman is as pleased with her recent award as she is with the health of netball in the...

    Sports stalwart nets top award

    South Otago netball stalwart Liz Freeman was recently recognised at national level, receiving a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her decades of volunteer work.

    Firefighters celebrate three half-centuries

    Firefighting top-brass (from left) FENZ acting district manager Craig Gold, founding Waitahuna...

    Firefighters celebrate three half-centuries

    Two founding members of the Waitahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade were recognised for half a century of service each, as the brigade marked its 50th anniversary last month.

    Voters notch up 70% turnout

    Photo: ODT Files

    Voters notch up 70% turnout

    A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.

    Agreement expands trade with India

    Joseph Mooney. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Agreement expands trade with India

    The Clutha District has an incredible opportunity for growth and prosperity through New Zealand completing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.

    Catlins farmers calling time after three decades

    Anglo stud owners Katy and Tim Button and some of their Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers they...

    Catlins farmers calling time after three decades

    Catlins dairy farmers Tim and Katy Button are leaving their farm to make way for sharemilkers.

    Local women prevail

    Photo: file

    Local women prevail

    Leishman Funeral Services women took on Grant Braes women’s prems on a warm autumn afternoon at Bayfield at the weekend.

    Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

    Century Farms NZ chairman Eddie Fitzgerald. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

    Century Farms will again bring farming families and industry influencers from across the country to Lawrence this month, celebrating historic stories of land stewardship.

    Leading pair retain unbeaten records

    Referee Timmy Lucas watches over a second-half Clinton-Toko scrum at Clinton on Thursday night....

    Leading pair retain unbeaten records

    Clutha maintained their unbeaten record with a 38-23 win over Clutha Valley under lights at the Balclutha Showgrounds, despite trailing at halftime.

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    Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

    An imminent 1080 drop across 13,000ha of the Blue Mountains will affect hunters in nearby...

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    Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

    Hunting advocates say it's time to review the use of 1080 for predator control, as Doc prepares to drop the controversial toxin on 13,000ha of a key West Otago hunting range.

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    Four in court over home invasion

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    Four in court over home invasion

    Four men face a raft of charges — including two counts of strangulation — after entering a house in Balclutha and beating up two people inside.

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    Season opens with high compliance, spirits

    The Wilsons (from left) Hamish, Cade and Brian, head out on to Lake Tuakitoto about 6.30am on...

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    Season opens with high compliance, spirits

    A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.

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    Funeral firm hit by tax debts

    Kevin Henderson and his wife Pam (pictured in December 2017) stroll through the Balclutha Lawn...

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    Funeral firm hit by tax debts

    More than a century old South Otago funeral firm has gone into liquidation owing more than $300,000 after appearing to fail to account for taxation.

    Early start, calm conditions for duck-shooters

    The Wilsons - Hamish, Cade and Brian - headed out on to Lake Tuakitoto about 6.30am. Photos: Nick...

    Early start, calm conditions for duck-shooters

    A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of duck-shooting season drew hunters quietly into position this morning.

    Future of site still mystery

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Future of site still mystery

    Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site on Milton’s main street.

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    Voters notch up 70% turnout

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Voters notch up 70% turnout

    A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.

    Anzac services draw crowds

    Members of the Balclutha Pipe Band lead the Milton-Bruce Anzac Day parade in Milton's main street...

    Anzac services draw crowds

    Several hundred people attended Anzac Day services across Clutha on Saturday morning, in mild, breezy conditions.

    Local legend

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local legend

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Milton’s Maggie Tarver, who facilitates the Art with Heart group, who meet 10am to 12pm on Mondays at Te Whare Puāwai hall on the town’s Spenser St.
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