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    Kate Anderson. File photo: Kim McKechie Photography

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    Campaigners seek wider 1080 conversation as drop starts

    Concerned Tapanui residents say it is not too late to stop a 1080 drop in the neighbouring Blue Mountains, despite helicopters beginning work this week.

    Lawyer seizes his opportunity and buys sign at auction

    Milton lawyer Kerry Dowling checks and balances his favourite sign, which he won for $2,500 on...

    Lawyer seizes his opportunity and buys sign at auction

    Milton's "Town of Opportunities" sign has secured a safe retirement after being seized at auction by a local admirer, who may have scared off the competition with his ambitious pursuit.

    Local legends

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    Local legends

    Joint winners of the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend were Sue Harrex and Pam Hunter, at Clydevale’s Clutha Valley Community Church Mainly Music each Wednesday.

    Shining a light on elder abuse

    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day promotes awareness and vigilance to prevent elder abuse growing...

    Shining a light on elder abuse

    Hidden harm affecting senior citizens is being highlighted ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

    Beached ‘Portland’ salvaged for safety

    nching mast sections from the Portland (in background) out of the last bend of the Owaka River....

    Beached ‘Portland’ salvaged for safety

    Dismantling the historic scow Portland has made the Pounawea hulk safer, its owner says.

    True cost of child poverty ignored

    Children are growing up in households struggling to keep up with the cost of rent, food, power...

    True cost of child poverty ignored

    This week, New Zealanders were confronted with a sobering reality about the lives of thousands of children in our country.

    Live lessons at MusicEXISTS! festival

    Fresh-formed South Otago troubadours Kaizen (from left) lead guitarist Ashton Morris, 15, drummer...

    Live lessons at MusicEXISTS! festival

    South Otago’s third Music EXISTS! festival at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre (TPŌMA) on Saturday provided free entertainment for local music lovers.

    Food in the hub, boss in the pool

    In the event, Mr Lee had to self-immerse when far-sighted staff chose not to manhandle him into...

    Food in the hub, boss in the pool

    A Balclutha supermarket delivered a substantial boost to the Balclutha Food Hub recently, allowing staff to chuck their boss in a swimming pool.

    Call for South Otago marchers to step up

    The Onyx Manawa Masters Marching Team during their successful visit to the Marching New Zealand...

    Call for South Otago marchers to step up

    Marching in the South is enjoying a resurgence in interest, following the recent successes of an Otago team with strong Clutha connections.

    Strong wool prices near 15-year high

    Rising strong wool prices are returning crossbred sheep as a dual income proposition for sheep...

    Strong wool prices near 15-year high

    Strong wool prices are closing in on the 2011 record of $7 a kilogram as tight supplies spur on Chinese buyers to put their best bid forward.

    Funding boosts new West Otago hub

    An artist’s impression of the proposed new Tapanui Library & Service Centre, integrated...

    Funding boosts new West Otago hub

    Tapanui will have a brand new integrated community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.

    Balclutha battle Varsity 3rds

    Balclutha AFC Leishman Funeral Services Women took on Varsity 3rds on May 23. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA...

    Balclutha battle Varsity 3rds

    Leishman Funeral Services women continue to fight hard despite results not falling their way.

    Close knit school community contributes

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    Close knit school community contributes

    Members of the Lawrence Area School Knit Club show off their blankets, knitted for charity, at the school last week.

    Clutha on top as only unbeaten side

    Clutha’s Tyler Bichan, shown here during an earlier season, notched up two tries during his team...

    Clutha on top as only unbeaten side

    The Clutha Steamers are the only unbeaten side left in the Southern Region competition.

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    Centre seeks community support to remain afloat

    Cross Recreation Centre chairman Simon Cullen, and deputy chairwoman Amy Morrison, consider...

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    Centre seeks community support to remain afloat

    A key South Otago sporting facility will become financially unsustainable without a fresh injection of cash, its overseers say.

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    Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

    An artist’s impression of the proposed Tapanui Library and Service Centre, integrated within an...

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    Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

    Tapanui will have a new community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.

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    Safety concerns prompt dismantling

    A local salvage team set about the now-mastless The Portland, over King’s Birthday weekend....

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    Safety concerns prompt dismantling

    Dismantling the historic scow The Portland has made the Pounawea hulk safer, its owner says.

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    Out-of-town youths drove at group on street in Balclutha hit-and-run

    A celebration was taking place at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au — Clutha District War Memorial & Community...

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    Out-of-town youths drove at group on street in Balclutha hit-and-run

    Out-of-town youths drove a vehicle at a group of Clutha Rugby Club members, leaving one person injured.

    Alleged car thief arrested at Waihola petrol station

    Alleged car thief arrested at Waihola petrol station

    A man in a stolen car about to be spiked saved officers the trouble, after stopping at a South Otago service station where he was arrested, police say.

    Police seek witnesses after car hits person

    Inspections of Balclutha's SH1 bridge will begin on Monday evening. File photo

    Police seek witnesses after car hits person

    A vehicle was deliberately driven at pedestrians before a person was hit and injured in Balclutha, police say.
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