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    SH1 motorist critically injured

    Emergency services at the scene of a crash on State Highway 1, just south of Milton, yesterday....

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    SH1 motorist critically injured

    Police are investigating the cause of a crash in South Otago that led to one driver being critically injured yesterday.

    One critical after truck crash south of Milton

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash just south of Milton this morning. Photo: Richard...

    One critical after truck crash south of Milton

    State Highway 1 south of Milton has reopened after a crash between a truck and a car this morning, resulting in critical injuries. 

    Bum weather no obstacle for riders

    Seasoned rodeo performer Rex Church, of Poolburn, competes in the steer wrestling slack in a gap...

    Bum weather no obstacle for riders

    Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.

    Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision

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    Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision

    Officials are appealing for parents to monitor their children at Clutha’s libraries, following ‘‘road safety concerns’’.

    Zero rates increase overall for ORC

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    Zero rates increase overall for ORC

    The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.

    Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness

    Jahna Hancox, 13, of Kaitangata, rides mum Erin Green’s horse Abby during a suicide awareness...

    Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness

    A timely push for greater suicide awareness is allowing two initiatives to join forces in South Otago.

    Sealing begins at carpark

    $690,000 work begun on the TPŌMA carpark last August is nearing completion. PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Sealing begins at carpark

    Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.

    Thefts prompt warning

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    Thefts prompt warning

    Southern District Police are urging people in rural areas of Clutha to be alert, following several reports of burglaries in South Otago and Eastern Southland.

    Sewage spill quickly resolved

    A hazardous waste tanker moves in to clear up raw sewage escaping on to a vacant section in...

    Sewage spill quickly resolved

    The Clutha District Council moved fast to manage sewage spillage in Balclutha last week.

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    Local Legend

    This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is accountant-bowler Colleen Fenton.

    Watch: Adventure racers swept off rocks

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    Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters

    Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after strong winds and significant swells capsized a group of rafters off the Catlins coast.

    Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins

    Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins

    Two people have been flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, following a water rescue in the Caitlins this afternoon.

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    Rodeo competition ‘sharper’

    Seasoned rodeo performer Rex Church, of Poolburn, competes in the steer wrestling slack in a gap...

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    Rodeo competition ‘sharper’

    Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on at the Lawrence Rodeo yesterday.

    300 litres of fuel spilled

    300 litres of fuel spilled

    A petrol tanker spilled about 300 litres of fuel in Owaka yesterday morning.

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    Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’

    Current and former Kaitangata School principals Janelle Shaw (left) and Joyce Beck are joining...

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    Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’

    The surprise removal of visiting school dental services from a South Otago town could lead to "unaffordable" 50km-plus round trips to the dentist for some families.

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    Sewage contained after spilling into river

    The Clutha District Council issued a temporary ‘‘no swimming’’ notice for Hasborough Pl,...

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    Sewage contained after spilling into river

    Raw sewage has spilled into the Clutha River at Balclutha this week and an investigation is under way as to the cause, authorities say.

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    Near misses at Finegand crossing

    KiwiRail Dunedin operations manager Johno Lyons visits Finegand, near Balclutha, yesterday, to...

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    Near misses at Finegand crossing

    KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.

    Local Legend

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    Local Legend

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Linda Taylor is delighted to receive her leg of lamb award at her home in Lawrence.

    Dinner farmers’ chance to relax

    Dinner farmers’ chance to relax

    Farmers and growers are invited to relax and reconnect at two Rural Community Dinners at the Owaka Community Centre.

    Flower show marks season

    Steward Rosemary Field among dahlias. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

    Flower show marks season

    A rather patchy high summer was celebrated with hosts of blooms last Friday as botany, growing, cooking, arts and crafts met at the 53rd Clutha Valley Flower Show.
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