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    Burnout bug taking off with women

    More than a hint of pink was in evidence as the Girls Burnout competition visited Clutha for the first time at the weekend.

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    ‘People are going to be bankrupted’

    Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    ‘People are going to be bankrupted’

    An overhaul of council water services has failed already and the consequences will be costly, a retiring mayor says.

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    Qualification celebrated

    Quentin and Ruth Currall mark Mr Currall’s qualification as a Scottish Country Dance teacher...

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    Qualification celebrated

    A childhood passion for tartan television has led to a formal Celtic qualification for a Lawrence retiree.

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    Hot ashes determined as cause of fire

    A Cromer St, Balclutha,  house was destroyed by fire in July. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Hot ashes determined as cause of fire

    Carelessly disposing of hot ash was the cause of a blaze that destroyed a Balclutha home.

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    Reports of online crime concerning, police say

    Innocent ordinary facts like addresses, previous names and personal history could be compiled and...

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    Reports of online crime concerning, police say

    Online crime is having an impact in Clutha, police say.

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    Museums facing uphill battle

    South Otago Museum in Balclutha is one of six museums in Clutha requiring significant funding....

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    Museums facing uphill battle

    Each of Clutha’s six museums could face closure, unless funding and volunteer support increase.

    Clutha shooters on target

    Clutha markspeople (from left) Stuart Murray, Tony and Diane Black recently represented the South...

    Clutha shooters on target

    Three members of the South Otago Smallbore Rifle Club have earned places in the New Zealand indoor .22 rifle shooting squad after competing at the recent North Island versus South Island...

    Local Legend: Deborah Ward

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    Local Legend: Deborah Ward

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend is South Otago High School teacher Deborah Ward, for taking over management of the schools’ Korimako choir and taking them to the...

    Holmdene marks 60th anniversary

    (From left) Holmdene activities co-ordinator Stacy Wilson, manager Steph Leith, oldest resident...

    Holmdene marks 60th anniversary

    Holmdene turned 60 last Thursday.

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    Air of optimism at candidate evening

    Milton's main street in August last year. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Air of optimism at candidate evening

    A sense of longer-term optimism characterised presentations and audience questions at Milton Rotary’s meet the candidates night on Tuesday.

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    Work to 'transform' Milton town centre

    Gray St plaza in Milton. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Work to 'transform' Milton town centre

    Milton town centre will be "revitalised" this spring, as a final phase of civic improvements begins this week.

    Q&A Clutha District Council candidates

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

    Q&A Clutha District Council candidates

    Ratepayers of the Clutha District are experiencing some of the highest rates rises in NZ at present, compounding in some towns to 60%-plus over two years thanks to having to catch up on improving water standards.

    Principals cautiously optimistic

    High schools around the country, including South Otago, are standing by for a new qualification...

    Principals cautiously optimistic

    South Otago school principals are optimistic about the government’s plans to abolish the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), but are waiting to hear more details.

    Local Legend: Zoe Latta

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend: Zoe Latta

    The last Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend of winter is nonagenarian Zoe Latta.

    Striking balance key theme at Clutha candidates evening

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

    Striking balance key theme at Clutha candidates evening

    Balancing ‘‘nice-to-haves’’ with ‘‘need-to-haves’’ was the prevailing theme of Clutha’s first meet the candidates evening.

    Freshwater changes outlined

    The department wants people's thoughts on the Government's proposed plan to clean up waterways....

    Freshwater changes outlined

    Good news has come in twos to bring relief to local farmers.

    Charity receives award for work on heritage, dog park

    Clutha District Council members and Milton Area Promotions award winners (from left) Cr Bruce...

    Charity receives award for work on heritage, dog park

    This year’s Clutha District Council Heritage & Environment Community Service Award went to a team whose commitment to recreation spaces and local history has made a lasting impact on their town...

    Man pronounced dead at crash scene

    Police and emergency services personnel attend the site of a fatal accident 1km west of the...

    Man pronounced dead at crash scene

    A man died in a single-vehicle crash which closed State Highway 93, between Mataura and Clinton, for much of yesterday.

    Those on Clutha council will need thick skin

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

    Those on Clutha council will need thick skin

    Water and its woes look set to be the main agenda item for the Clutha district for the next three years.

    Otago highway reopened following fatal crash

    Otago highway reopened following fatal crash

    A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash which closed an Otago highway this afternoon. 
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