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Education Perfect has announced it is developing a new feedback tool powered by artificial intelligence. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON A Dunedin education company with a global reach is confident its new tool powered by artificial intelligence will not be taken in any "odd directions" by secondary school pupils.

Kate Heffernan brings the ball down the court against the Diamonds. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Netball New Zealand becomes the first country to celebrate 100 years in 2024. Netball writer Kayla Hodge casts her eye over the past, the present and the future.

$2000 of a $44,000 whitebait-stand debt remains to be paid to the West Coast Regional Council after it threatened tardy stand-holders. PHOTO: ODT FILES Just $2000 of a $44,000 whitebait-stand debt remains to be paid to the West Coast Regional Council after it threatened tardy stand-holders.

Casting for Recovery co-ordinator Lisa Brits (left) helps Anne Kirk with practice on the lawn at Wild Earth Lodge. PHOTO: SANTILLAN DE PINTO They came as strangers and left thick as thieves.

The Eagles under-17 championship in Cromwell from October 7 will attract some of the country’s best young male and female golfers as well as their parents and supporters.

Christine Chisholm poses beside the graves of her great-grandparents Creighton Reid and Sarah Anne McCombe in Lawrence. She is hoping to learn more about their lives in the area. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A woman living in Australia is searching for answers about her Lawrence-based family.

Project co-ordinator Catriona Gower shows student volunteers the best way to establish native trees along the Owaka River. PHOTO: NICK BROOK A growing change for the Owaka River began recently.

Balclutha Lions Club members Ivan Martin (left) and Rodney Jopson get ready to prepare a delivery of firewood for local pensioners at the club’s Balclutha wood store last week. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON A Balclutha service club is looking for community-minded locals to put a smile on people’s faces.

PHOTO: NICK BROOK This week’s winner of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend prize is Jill McKenzie, of Kaitangata.

Mule drivers (from left) Bri Clulee, Bryn Holgate, Bronwyn Paterson, Tim Dickey, Bruce Young and volunteer patient Sam Wyber stand by their new ride on the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK Emergency services have a new asset for Lawrence locals and cycle trail travellers alike.

Cabins in Taylor Park, Milton, will be sold. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Controversal camp cabins at Milton’s Taylor Park will be put on the market, following a split council decision requiring the mayor to use his first ever casting vote.

Ten-year pink ribbon breakfast hosts Russell and Judy Houliston (at left) will be passing on the responsibilities to new hosts Duncan and Shona McDonald. PHOTO: EVELYN THORN New faces will be taking over a popular annual breakfast fundraiser.

A champion large white Wyandotte — an egg and meat breed — held by Emma Holland, of Geraldine. Milton Poultry and Bird Fanciers Club president Theron Tapp and his champion Australorp rooster, an old Australian egg-layer breed.PHOTOS: NICK BROOK Scores of birds proved poultry’s value well beyond the supermarket staple at the Milton Utility Poultry and Bird Fanciers Club’s 77th annual show last Saturday and Sunday.

A display of 83 pairs of shoes designed to visually represent serious vehicle crashes in the district will be a poignant reminder during Road Safety Week in Balclutha this month.

Some of Daniel Crossen’s traction engines will be put to the test as he plays his part in scone-making this weekend. PHOTO: COURIER FILES From field to plate — Otipua Hall’s Harvest Day will allow the public to watch harvested wheat being made into scones.

Waimate mechanic Robbie McKenzie shows off the UBCO electric motorbikes he is now selling. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY A Waimate mechanic is treading a new path as he opens an electric motorbike dealership.

The cast of the June production Be Our Guest is made up of both familiar faces and fresh talent. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Waimate Theatre Company is set to dazzle audiences once again with its highly anticipated 2024 production, Be Our Guest.

South Canterbury mums and their children gather at the Aigantighe Art Gallery for a music and movement class. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY The Aigantighe Art Gallery was moving and grooving on Tuesday as South Canterbury Plunket held its music and movement class in the sculpture garden.

Gracie Hellmrich shows off her skills as she glides past an opponent. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED South Canterbury ice queen Gracie Hellmrich wants to continue breaking down barriers and inspiring young girls to pick up the stick after being named the recipient of a Aspect Trust Leading Athlete Scholarship.

The Y’s team leader for community development, Jo Skudder-Beswarick, holds two of the entries to this year’s V.O.I.C.E Youth Art Exhibition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Y is putting the spotlight on young people with two upcoming events for Youth Week 2024.