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Monday 06th May, 2019
This year marks 90 years since the completion of a railway link between Adelade and Alice Springs.
In more recent times the railway line has been extended to Darwin, creating a premier tourist train ride across Australia.
ODT Central Otago reporter Pam Jones took the chance to explore the outback from the luxury of Australia's Ghan train.
Wednesday 01st May, 2019
Omakau and Districts Playcentre has finally returned to Ophir.
For the past six months the playcentre has been based at the Poolburn Hall while its Swindon Street premises was renovated and extended.
Tuesday 09th April, 2019
Alexandra welcomed schools from across the region last weekend, at the Uru-uru-whenua Schools Kapa Haka Festival.
The event was co-ordinated by the Central-Otago Rural-Education-Activities Programme.
Thursday 28th March, 2019
Wanaka will soon have a new space to enjoy as the Upper Clutha Community House in McDougall St begins to take shape.
Although the establishment manager believes there's still a lot of work to be done over winter.
Monday 18th March, 2019
Although the competition was fierce, spirits remained high at the Peter Lyon Shearing reunion over the weekend.
The event in Alexandra saw dozens of shearers, as well as two former All Blacks celebrate the success of the longstanding shearing firm.
Monday 11th March, 2019
Clyde Play-centre has come a long way since first opening its doors to young families 50 years ago.
The group originally used to meet in the local community hall but later moved to a new building, which has seen the play-centre thrive.
Thursday 07th March, 2019
Medals, personal bests and ambition are helping drive budding Alexandra athletes towards their next goal.
Several youngsters attended Otago Championships last weekend at Dunedin's Caledonian Grounds, where they achieved good placings and personal bests.
Thursday 28th February, 2019
For 76 years locals have enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Mount Benger A and P Show.
The latest edition hosted many performers recently, along with livestock and produce displays.
Monday 25th February, 2019
Native wildlife will have a greater chance of survival around Clyde thanks to a group of youngsters and their DIY skills.
Children at Clyde Primary School spent last week building wooden predator traps as part of an Enviroschool activity during Education Outside the Classroom Week.
Wednesday 20th February, 2019
Rugby players around the south are starting to dust off the cobwebs in preparation for the upcoming season.