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Clutha District Lawrence-Tuapeka ward councillor Jock Martin headshot. PHOTO: ODT FILES Rates rises and Three Waters dominated the Clutha District Council’s (CDC) recent soapbox sessions, including the final meeting at Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre last Wednesday.

Fire brigade volunteers are encouraging the community to get in touch with them for free fire safety checks over winter.

Closing day for the summer season at the Timaru Bowling Club was a riot of different coloured bowls. Tony Marshall displays his men’s senior singles trophy. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Summer closed out with colour

Ready to get stuck into a game of bullrush at Ashbury Park for the Harlequins club day are (from left) Leo, 8, Luke, 8, Karter, 8, Sam, 8 and Luke, 7. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY A record number of children took part in a ripper week of rugby fun as the South Canterbury Rugby holiday programme chalked up another successful outing.

Sculptor Steve Molloy (left) and Jmac Joinery owner John McCarthy show off sculptures that will be for sale to raise funds for a friend’s cancer treatment. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY An unexpected cancer diagnosis has brought a work community together to fundraise through an event they are simply calling "Mates helping a mate".

Local artist Helen Oishi is on the hunt for an empty shop to set up a fundraising exhibition. PHOTO: SHELLEY INON Local artists are seeking a window of opportunity.

Timaru brothers James (left) and Daniel Laming show off their haul at last year’s season opener. PHOTO: RHYS ADAMS Hunters around the region will be up at the quack of dawn on Saturday as the duck-shooting season officially opens.

Double amputee and motivational speaker Mark Inglis will be guest speaker at this year’s Trust Aoraki South Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards. PHOTO: SUPPLIED From outstanding youth to dedicated volunteers, the 2024 Trust Aoraki South Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards will celebrate record breakers, international competitors, and local community champions.

Standing outside the Twizel Heartland Services where they will be hosting clinics once a month are (from left) cancer navigator Sharon Tindle, volunteer Philippa Maclennan, and cancer navigator Monica Scannell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The South Canterbury Cancer Society is taking its services into the Mackenzie Country.

Tekapo’s inaugural wellness event will host a cooking demonstration by Nadia Lim. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Tekapo’s inaugural wellness event is set to be a breath of fresh air.

The Jordan Luck Band set to return to Timaru next month is (from left) Bryan Bell, Daniel Pooley (Beaver), Jordan Luck, Rich Mixture, and Joe Walsh. PHOTO: SUPPLIED To celebrate New Zealand Music Month The Courier has caught up with some of New Zealand’s biggest musical maestros as well as some of South Canterbury’s own homegrown talent. In this week’s edition reporter Connor Haley talks with the inaugural inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, Geraldine’s own Jordan Luck.

Walter the cat eyes two of the three pellets which have been shot into his body on two separate occasions. The third is still lodged in his chest. PHOTOS: SHELLEY INON It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

Plunket nurses Nic Morgan (left) and Susie Campbell support South Canterbury mothers struggling with perinatal mental health. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY While parenthood is generally expected to be a joyous and celebratory time, for many mothers that is not always the case.

’’RSM Law Plunket Art Show’’ committee chairwoman Josie Russell (left) and past chairwoman Di Hay take a sneak peak at some of the artworks. PHOTO: CLAIRE ALLISON The countdown is on for one of the Aigantighe Art Gallery’s biggest exhibitions.

Tai Webster scored an incredible 40 points for the Nuggets but Canterbury had too much firepower. File photo: BLAKE ARMSTRONG Tai Webster did his best to drag a sluggish Otago Nuggets side through to a win against the Canterbury Rams in Christchurch tonight.

The Black Ferns celebrate their win over England in the World Cup final at Eden Park. Photo: Getty Images The RFU have confirmed that the Black Ferns will meet England in front of a potential record crowd for a women's rugby international on 14 September at Twickenham in London.

Green MP Julie Anne Genter. Photo: ©VNP / Phil Smith The Green Party's co-leaders say they had no prior knowledge of a fresh intimidation allegation made against MP Julie Anne Genter.

Parliament's environment committee heard from seven groups on Thursday afternoon over the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Complaints against the government's new Fast Track Approvals Bill have ranged from environmental risk to private property rights, as groups give their feedback to politicians.

Another round, another upset, and finally no unbeaten teams in the comp when the Canes crashed and burned in Canberra to the Brumbies.

PHOTOS: DAVE LOUDON The Midlands Rugby Club is fielding two senior rugby teams in the Southland competitions this season.