Online dangers pointed out
Online dangers pointed out
Forget climbing trees, bull-rush or playing at the park until late, the most dangerous thing a child can do is be alone with an internet device.
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Life skills central part of student’s qualification
Life skills central part of student’s qualification
A Milton teen is leading the way with life lessons.
Young candle-makers light the way
Young candle-makers light the way
Four South Otago High School (SOHS) year 13 students have almost completed their 2024 Young Enterprise Project with scented candles for sale.
Change of pace for enduro riders
Change of pace for enduro riders
The mighty Mata-Au Clutha river was no obstacle for skilled all-terrain enduro motorcyclists during a fundraising rally last month.
Getting in swing of cricket
Getting in swing of cricket
Future cricketers are developing their skills in Balclutha.
Forest heritage trust recognised by council
Forest heritage trust recognised by council
The Papatowai Forest Heritage Trust, which is dedicated to promoting and protecting the indigenous flora and fauna of the Catlins, has been awarded the Clutha District Council 2024 Community...
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Food, coffee and chatter return as new cafe opens
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Food, coffee and chatter return as new cafe opens
The clink of cups and cafe murmur returned to Tapanui with the opening of BengerNUI Cafe yesterday.
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‘They were fantastic’: Six60 leaves fans happy
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‘They were fantastic’: Six60 leaves fans happy
Six60’s first ever show in Balclutha was a sweet success for the stars onstage and an audience of more than 1500 local people and visitors.
Planned cycling track gets boost for development
Planned cycling track gets boost for development
An ambitious plan to connect Owaka and Pounawea with a cycling and walking trail has been rewarded.
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Six60 put before any thoughts of birthday
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Six60 put before any thoughts of birthday
Six60 concert preparations have kept staff too busy to celebrate their own birthday at Balclutha’s new community centre.
Honouring a piping legend
Honouring a piping legend
Clutha’s latest piping contest is hoped to become an annual event.
Team recognised for trail efforts
Team recognised for trail efforts
The overall supreme winner of Clutha District Council’s 2024 community service awards was the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail extension committee, "for their exceptional dedication and achievement in...
Planned cycling track gets boost
Planned cycling track gets boost
Community group Owaka Going Forward is spearheading an ambitious project to construct a cycling and walking trail linking Owaka and Pounawea.
Dog fosterers sought by Furever Homes
Dog fosterers sought by Furever Homes
Do you have what it takes to foster dogs?
Parkrun brings up milestone
Parkrun brings up milestone
About 50 people proved running is fun at Naish Park, Balclutha, on Saturday as Balclutha Parkrun marked its 300th start.
Air-quality concerns submitted
Air-quality concerns submitted
Any changes to the Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) approach to air quality are motivated by concern for people’s health, it says.
Drivers, parents at course
Drivers, parents at course
Parents with teenagers taking the wheel took a crash-free course at Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre Te Pou ō Mata-Au, last week.
Experiencing some real physics from above the ground
Experiencing some real physics from above the ground
High-flying students learned some plane facts on an air field-trip above the South last Friday.
Final pour of concrete for new Kai boat ramp
Final pour of concrete for new Kai boat ramp
Volunteers spread the last load of concrete for Kaitangata’s new boat ramp last week, fulfilling a plan 10 years in the making for the last town on the Clutha River before the Pacific.
‘Sensible’ for ORC to delay decision
‘Sensible’ for ORC to delay decision
It looks like a case of who is going to blink first in the stand-off over the Otago Regional Council’s land and water plan.