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Fund to hand out $50K to community projects

Fund to hand out $50K to community projects

Community organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are invited to apply for grants as the ZQN Community Fund opens its 2026 funding round.

Wishlist seeks community’s help

Wishlist seeks community’s help

The Dunstan Hospital Foundation has revealed a $250,000 list of priority equipment and facility upgrades needed to strengthen healthcare services across Central Otago, the Upper Clutha and Teviot...

Local legend

The Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader last Local Legend for March is good neighbour Christie Burrows.

On your marks

On your marks

Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.

Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar

Key firearms safety points were identified at the Baden McNab (pictured) Memorial Firearms and...

Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar

Important rules were revisited at a hunting and shooting seminar, on Saturday, March 21, early in peak deer season and ahead of duck-shooting season.

Organisers excited for rallysprint

Jack Hawkeswood, on the charge in his Toyota GR Yaris on his way to victory at the 2025...

Organisers excited for rallysprint

A stellar lineup heads to South Otago this Saturday to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint. The event is Round 1 of the Hawkeswood Mining Deep...

Opinion: Volatile conflict beginning to bite

At Southern Field Days in Waimumu last month, farmers from across the region, including from Clutha, were talking about investing again — new gear, new plans — as confidence returns after some...

Keeping it in the family

South Canterbury wicket-keeper Flynn Brookland with his father Grant (left) who was on the team...

Keeping it in the family

It was almost a case of history repeating as a Brookland once again donned the wicketkeeping gloves in a South Canterbury Hawke Cup challenge.

New, modern boat to aid young rowers

The Timaru Boys’ High School rowing squad are competing at the Maadi Regatta this week. PHOTO:...

New, modern boat to aid young rowers

A remarkable act of generosity has made this year’s Maadi Regatta all the more exciting for Timaru Boys’ High School.

Choir boosted for ‘dramatic’ performance

St Mary’s Church in Timaru is set to celebrate Passiontide with a performance of The Crucifixion...

Choir boosted for ‘dramatic’ performance

St Mary’s Church in Timaru is set to celebrate Passiontide with a special choral performance.

Wellbeing fund to to expand services

Rangitata MP James Meager has welcomed new investment through the government’s Rural Wellbeing Fund, which will support a range of initiatives benefiting rural communities across the electorate.