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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.
New tracks through huge forestry area accessible
New tracks through huge forestry area accessible
Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.
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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point
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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point
A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point this week.
Cool, calm start to season
Cool, calm start to season
A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Clutha Health First GP of 50 years’ Dr Branko Sijnja, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
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
Future of site still mystery
Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.
Season success hailed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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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
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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
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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.