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    Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

    Century Farms NZ chairman Eddie Fitzgerald. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

    Century Farms will again bring farming families and industry influencers from across the country to Lawrence this month, celebrating historic stories of land stewardship.

    Leading pair retain unbeaten records

    Referee Timmy Lucas watches over a second-half Clinton-Toko scrum at Clinton on Thursday night....

    Leading pair retain unbeaten records

    Clutha maintained their unbeaten record with a 38-23 win over Clutha Valley under lights at the Balclutha Showgrounds, despite trailing at halftime.

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    Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

    An imminent 1080 drop across 13,000ha of the Blue Mountains will affect hunters in nearby...

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    Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

    Hunting advocates say it's time to review the use of 1080 for predator control, as Doc prepares to drop the controversial toxin on 13,000ha of a key West Otago hunting range.

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    Four in court over home invasion

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Four in court over home invasion

    Four men face a raft of charges — including two counts of strangulation — after entering a house in Balclutha and beating up two people inside.

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    Season opens with high compliance, spirits

    The Wilsons (from left) Hamish, Cade and Brian, head out on to Lake Tuakitoto about 6.30am on...

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    Season opens with high compliance, spirits

    A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.

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    Funeral firm hit by tax debts

    Kevin Henderson and his wife Pam (pictured in December 2017) stroll through the Balclutha Lawn...

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    Funeral firm hit by tax debts

    More than a century old South Otago funeral firm has gone into liquidation owing more than $300,000 after appearing to fail to account for taxation.

    Early start, calm conditions for duck-shooters

    The Wilsons - Hamish, Cade and Brian - headed out on to Lake Tuakitoto about 6.30am. Photos: Nick...

    Early start, calm conditions for duck-shooters

    A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of duck-shooting season drew hunters quietly into position this morning.

    Future of site still mystery

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Future of site still mystery

    Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site on Milton’s main street.

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    Voters notch up 70% turnout

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    Voters notch up 70% turnout

    A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.

    Anzac services draw crowds

    Members of the Balclutha Pipe Band lead the Milton-Bruce Anzac Day parade in Milton's main street...

    Anzac services draw crowds

    Several hundred people attended Anzac Day services across Clutha on Saturday morning, in mild, breezy conditions.

    Local legend

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local legend

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Milton’s Maggie Tarver, who facilitates the Art with Heart group, who meet 10am to 12pm on Mondays at Te Whare Puāwai hall on the town’s Spenser St.

    Solid duck-shooting season in store: survey

    Celebrating a fresh bag of Tuakitoto-sky-kai in a past season were (from left) Alex Bishop,...

    Solid duck-shooting season in store: survey

    Duck-shooters are keen for season opening this Saturday, May 2, with surveys showing steady participation and favourable conditions.

    Property raided

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Property raided

    Armed police descended on a rural property in South Otago in a pre-planned raid last Thursday morning.

    ‘House of learning’ added to school

    Balclutha builder Mark Van Asperen and deputy principal Gemma Tuhega were proud to welcome Te...

    ‘House of learning’ added to school

    A new "house of learning" has been delivered to a South Otago high school and due to its size needed a circuitous route.

    Bill to speed access to senior funds

    Ingrid Leary

    Bill to speed access to senior funds

    As Labour’s spokeswoman for seniors, I’ve been spending time in retirement villages across Clutha, listening closely to residents and their families about a system that too often leaves them...

    Fallen Otago soldier’s remains lost for over century

    Mont Huon Military Cemetery, a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery at Le Treport. Photos:...

    Fallen Otago soldier’s remains lost for over century

    An Otago soldier killed in action just weeks before the end of World War 1 has finally been laid to rest in France.

    Anzac Day marked around the district

    Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin (third from left) was among dignitaries and officials speaking...

    Anzac Day marked around the district

    Photos by Richard Davison and Nick Brook.

    Claims still being settled year later

    Bushman Gary Townsend with dog Pickle on some logs from a flattened 11ha forestry block just...

    Claims still being settled year later

    It had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood blockbuster.

    Balclutha residents paying most for power

    Balclutha residents are facing the most expensive power bills in the country. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA...

    Balclutha residents paying most for power

    People are increasingly shopping around for cheaper power prices and Balclutha residents are being advised to follow the trend as the town has the most expensive power bills in the country.

    Asbestos to be removed from collection

    Balclutha Museum curator Dr Roz McKechnie says recent funding will help decontaminate artefacts...

    Asbestos to be removed from collection

    A $10,000 grant will help the South Otago Historical Society begin work on artefacts affected by asbestos at the Balclutha Museum.
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