Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Civic leaders are urging Clutha District Council to adopt a new bylaw addressing "eyesore" buildings.
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Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Balclutha picnickers may wish to wait for slightly warmer weather before making use of the town’s newest public facility.
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
A major milestone in the $25 million Beaumont Bridge replacement project was reached on Tuesday, as contractors HEB installed a temporary works girder to allow access to the central river.
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
An innovative, "common sense" approach to addressing family harm is paying dividends in a couple of southern districts.
Food-forest films sow seeds of inspiration
Food-forest films sow seeds of inspiration
A Riverton food-forest is making a positive impact online after two short documentaries went viral online.
Lack of support for multiday track
Lack of support for multiday track
A multiday coastal Catlins walking track is unlikely to eventuate, because of a lack of support from landowners.
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
A southern mayor says he has "unfinished business" as he seeks a fifth consecutive term.
Most beach access submissions not local
Most beach access submissions not local
A detailed analysis of submissions to a controversial beach access consultation in South Otago has revealed less than half were from local residents.
Complaints car wreckers 'an eyesore'
Complaints car wreckers 'an eyesore'
A Milton businessman says he is getting fed up with complaints his recycling business is an "eyesore".
South Otago road closed for safety
South Otago road closed for safety
The Clutha District Council is warning people to stay off a road near Milton due to fears of an imminent landslip.
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Clutha may soon have a new visitor attraction, if a historic trust’s ambitions come to fruition.
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Leaders of a new swimming pool project in Milton are facing fresh concerns about budgets, following public hearings this week.
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
A new mayoral candidate for Clutha says he wants to restore trust in local government.
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
A southern mayor is blaming "external factors" for the loss of five incumbent councillors at the coming local elections.
Driver comes forward after near-miss with courier van
Driver comes forward after near-miss with courier van
The driver of a white ute involved in a near-miss incident near Waihola last week has come forward to police.
Assurance given on repair of run-down building
Assurance given on repair of run-down building
An "eyesore" West Otago building may be in line for a spruce-up, following residents’ complaints.
Sole survivors
Sole survivors
The shoe fence south of Waihola, on State Highway1, on a frosty and foggy morning.
Driver shaken after van rolls in 'near-miss' incident
Driver shaken after van rolls in 'near-miss' incident
A courier driver was left shaken after their van rolled as they took evasive action to avoid an oncoming ute that was overtaking a logging truck near Waihola.
Resident pleads for ‘a bit of service’
Resident pleads for ‘a bit of service’
Lawrence residents say they are being overlooked for essential council services in Clutha.
Girls get a chance to try out trades
Girls get a chance to try out trades
The days when only men filled jobs in the trade industry are gone and many companies are looking for "girl power" to solve the skills shortage.