Barossa Leader

15 Aug 2025

AED for Friends of Kapunda Inc. Bookshop

Member for Frome, Penny Pratt MP visited Friends of Kapunda Incorporated Bookshop recently to congratulate volunteers on their successful grant application for an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Mick Talbot, Vice President of The Friends of...

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08 Aug 2025

Rallying for Cancer Council is a family affair

By Clem StanleyTaking part in Box Rallies is about to become a family affair for the Barnes clan of Tanunda, with the family now set to take part in the Lunchbox Rally in September, fundraising for Cancer Council. Last year, Ken and Lou Barnes hit...

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Successful year for Kapunda-Eudunda Meals on Wheels

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Kapunda-Eudunda Meals on Wheels (MOW) Branch, Chairperson Megan McWaters, delivered her Annual Report, indicating the Branch had successfully fulfilled its core purpose of supporting people who are...

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Shop Local to WIN $1000

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05 Aug 2025

Eudunda News

Bakery cartoons draw the eye at Eudunda

By Clem StanleyWhat began as a means of brightening up one empty wall at the Eudunda Bakery has evolved to be an extensive feature of works by local cartoonist, Jed Dunstan. While a visit to the Eudunda Bakery in its current state would be incomplete...

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Footy club fears losing oval

After writing to The Barossa Council in the hope of securing, and possibly even expanding use of Talunga Park at Mount Pleasant, Torrens Valley Football Club is now lobbying for continued access to the much-loved playing grounds. While the Club is...

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Party with purpose

The Tanunda Football Club was awash with pink on Saturday as the community came together for the club’s annual Ladies Day – raising just shy of $20,000 for Barossa Area Fundraisers for Cancer (BAFFC).Held in memory of the late Julie Combe, the...

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Football

Barossa gathers around for womens footy

Last weekend Barossa Park played host to another ‘gather round’ when all 11 BLGW teams took the field in a day of celebration for women’s football. The BLGW Festival of Female Football had some massive wins and tight contests for the Seniors, Under...

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Elmo’s tickled pink on SA Variety Bash

By Mel JaunayGreenock winemaker, Josh Pfeiffer is one of more than 300 entrants currently on the road for all the cheer and camaraderie of this year’s SA Variety Bash. The 2025 Bash departed West Lakes on Saturday, with 132 cars setting out on the...

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Seniors left waiting

Freeling resident, Noel “Greg” Thomson has been left feeling frustrated by the inability to access timely at-home assistance through local Commonwealth Home Support Program providers. In a situation similar to the plight of Desma and Kevin Schiller...

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Wishing upon the Stars of Barossa

By Clem StanleyStill riding the exhilarating wave of excitement from the Stars of Barossa dance for charity evening on Saturday August 2, event organisers, Charmaine and Andrew Reimann met with Vickie Lester and Amanda Noack from Make-A-Wish...

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Community News

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‘Gather Round’ legacy grants open for SA Football Facilities Fund

Community football clubs are to set to receive a major boost to upgrade infrastructure and facilities, with over $3 million up for grabs in the latest round of the SA Football Facilities Fund now open. Supported by the state government, SANFL and...

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Funding round opens to honour military history

Ex-service organisations, community groups, schools and local councils can now apply for funding to support initiatives that honour the ANZAC legacy and Australia’s military history. Applications for the 2025-26 round of the Anzac Day Commemoration...

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Police forum at Kapunda

Kapunda residents were warned to be wary of cryptocurrency scams at a Barossa Community Forum held last Thursday. Forum presenter Officer Dave Mitchell said elderly people are increasingly being targeted by cryptocurrency scams with cryptocurrency...

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Fines and convictions issued for illegal dumping at Sedan

A Port Adelaide salvage company and its proprietor have been convicted and fined for 14 offences over the dumping of thousands of tonnes of construction and demolition waste containing asbestos at Sedan. The waste was cleared from two sites at...

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Entertainment

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Entertainment

Rae is third Barossa Artist in Residence

The Barossa Women’s Artist in Residence 2025 has been awarded to regional Victorian artist, Rae Howell, who will spend five weeks in the Barossa, starting in October. The established composer, multi-instrumentalist and director of multi-artform...

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Entertainment

The Boy From the Bush coming back to Tanunda town

It’s time to pull out the Akubras and shine up the cowboy boots because country star, Lee Kernaghan is bringing his “Boys From the Bush” concert tour to Tanunda in November. The Leader caught up with Lee to hear all about the upcoming tour and if he...

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Local Gig Guide - August

Who’s playing around the Barossa this month?

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06 Nov 2024

Sport

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Pretty in Pink

The Tanunda Football Club was awash with pink on Saturday, August 9, as the community came together for the club’s annual Ladies Day – raising just shy of $20,000 for Barossa Area Fundraisers for Cancer (BAFFC). Held in memory of the late Julie...

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New sponsorship deal tees off

A longstanding partnership between two of the Barossa’s most community-focused organisations continues to flourish, with the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel and the Barossa Valley Golf Club signing a new five-year sponsorship agreement. Pictured at...

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BLGFA boys dominate at Manoora

The Mid North Zone Under 13s boys’ football carnival was held at Manoora Oval last weekend with the BLGFA boys coming out on top of the competition and winning all four of their games. The BLGFA boys first played Yorke Peninsula and made a commanding...

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Double celebration for young tigers

Charlotte Jolly and Scarlett Turner from Gawler Central Netball Club both reached their 100th game milestone in the Junior 2s on August 2. The girls were able to celebrate the occasion with a 52 point win over Kapunda. The Leader reached out to...

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Freeling’s Dwayne Shaw makes the 300 club

Dwayne Shaw celebrated a huge milestone this weekend, making it 300 games for the Freeling Football Club. The Leader reached out to Dwayne to hear about what the milestone means to him. What does this milestone mean to you?It’s not something I have...

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Katelyn SANFLW’s goal kicking champ

Central District’s Katelyn Rosenzweig has been crowned SANFLW leading goal-kicker for a third consecutive year, earning her the spot at Centre Half-Forward in the team of the year. Katelyn kicked a record 27 goals in this year’s minor round to...

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SANFL goal post program scores for Nuri Primary

Nuriootpa Primary School is one of twelve school across the state to receive a new set of football goal posts as part of a new program by the SANFL, AFL and State Government. The program aims to boost participation in football and get more people...

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Property of the Week

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Expansive Family Retreat

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of family-friendly Evanston Park, this expansive five-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and lifestyle. Set on a generous allotment and thoughtfully designed for growing families...

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Charming cottage living in the heart of Angaston

Nestled in the picturesque and historic Barossa Valley town of Angaston, this delightful character-filled cottage offers warmth, charm, and a lifestyle of ease and convenience. From the moment you step onto the welcoming bullnose verandah that wraps...

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Prestige, space, sophistication and style

Set in one of the most sought-after pockets of the northeast, this luxurious residence is proudly positioned among other high-spec homes in one of Angle Vale’s most desirable locations. The property at 6 Saverio Boulevard offers a superb blend of...

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30 Jul 2025

House & Garden

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August in the garden

By Kristee Semmler, Barossa NurseryThe last month of winter is a great time to get prepared for the months of growth ahead. Spring will be here soon enough and it won’t be long before signs of life start to return to the garden in the form of new...

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The butler’s pantry - the engine room of the kitchen

Arguably, the kitchen can be one of the busiest spots in a house. Whether you are living with a big family, or even just a couple, a kitchen is often where lives converge and cross over to prepare meals and share time together. We ask a lot of our...

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October in the garden

What a fabulous start to spring we have had! September saw some stunning weather days - perfect for getting out in the garden. Let’s hope October brings more of the same before it warms up into what is forecast to be a hot summer. October is...

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04 Oct 2023

Soaring heights, bringing the outside in

Raked ceilings have long been a design feature which helps bring the outside in, and adds a feeling of spaciousness to a home’s interiors. Regardless of whether a home has an earthy, chalet style with lots of timber and texture, or lofty...

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June in the Garden

By Kristee Semmler Now that we have entered into the winter months, we can only hope we start to see some more rain to give our gardens an overdue and much needed soaking. Even though plant growth has slowed down now due to the cooler weather, there...

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Rural

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AFL Drought Support Match raises $115,000

More than 3,000 farmers and their families filled the stands at Adelaide Oval in a powerful show of unity and resilience at the recent Drought Support Match between the Adelaide Crows and Gold Coast Suns. Thanks to an extraordinary collective effort...

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Farmer in Focus: Andrew and Bronwyn Taylor, Lansdown Truffles, Mount Pleasant

Tell us about your farm and your farming background. The Lansdown truffiere was planted in November 2020 by the previous owners and we moved into the property in April 2025. We do not have a farming background as such, and we initially bought the...

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23 Jul 2025

A snapshot of the drought - it’s not over yet

By Clem StanleyWhile primary producers across the greater Barossa region have welcomed recent rainfall, the drier than average conditions from the start of 2025 and in previous years, mean the drought conditions are ongoingTanya Jaeger, a farmer...

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23 Jul 2025

Renewed blueprint to guide grain sector

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has released a draft of the updated South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint for public consultation, inviting feedback to help shape the state’s grains sector through to 2035. The 2025 to 2035 Blueprint builds on the...

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09 Jul 2025

Event grants to support drought-affected communities

Event organisers and businesses in South Australia’s drought-affected regions have been invited to apply for the $400,000 Drought Relief Regional Event Fund which opened to the public yesterday. The Fund aims to provide financial support to organise...

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02 Jul 2025

Sheep producers show resilience amidst challenges

The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals a significant shift in producer sentiment and flock management strategies across the nation. This shift...

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02 Jul 2025

PM Visits: “Positive gesture” but much more needed

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured a farm near Wasleys on Monday, announcing $2 million of additional funding for the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) providers in South Australia and Victoria, on top of $800,000 pledged last week. He...

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Local Business

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New sponsorship deal tees off

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Shop local promotion returns for its sixth year

It’s the little black book of discounts everyone has been waiting all year to see again! The Leader Shop Local promotion begins next week, with 7,000 passports heading out into the hands of readers in the August 13 edition. Heading into Spring, it’s...

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Local Business

Sweet rewards of staying local

By Clem StanleyA staple of Barossa desserts, Barossa Valley Ice Cream Company provides a winning showcase of the many benefits to staying local. While operating a small manufacturing business in a regional area is not without its challenges, there...

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Local Business

Manufacturing a ‘bean-ingful’ product

By Clem StanleyThe Barossa Valley is home to a great many multi-hyphenate local producers and manufacturers who have made a name for themselves by crafting a number of different goods with care and distinction. One such business is Beans and Cream at...

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Motoring

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Motoring

Welcome what’s next at Barossa Mazda

By Samantha FieldMotorists can get ready to experience an exhilarating drive in the newly-arrived Mazda CX 60 Pure at Barossa Mazda. With the choice of three hybrid options and dynamic handling across different modes, it offers drivers what Baross...

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Motoring

Northstar welcomes the new Alpha in hybrid utes

By Samantha FieldCarExpert’s 2025 Best Electrified Ute of the year GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has arrived at Northstar Barossa for customers looking for an electric vehicle that still has all the grunt. It is the most powerful ute to date from GWM, which...

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08 Jul 2025

Motoring

Toyota executives visit Barossa dealership

Barossa Valley Toyota hosted executives from Toyota Motor Corporation Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, and Toyota Finance Australia on June 4. The day commenced with a tour of the dealership, where the executives engaged with Barossa Valley...

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11 Jun 2025

Special Promotions

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Shop local promotion returns for its sixth year

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Local Business

Manufacturing a ‘bean-ingful’ product

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Manufacturing local opens the door to a better product and better service

By Clem StanleyTucked in among other industrial operations along Basedow Road at Tanunda is a local manufacturing workshop which puts care into the most essential items any home needs. Speaking with The Leader, SP Windows and Doors co-owner, Letish...

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Photo Galleries

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A New Tradition Flourishing

By John ClarkeWhile the early German settlers in the Barossa Valley brought with them many of the customs of their homeland, they did not continue the age old practice of the Laternenlauf (Lantern Walk). The Lantern Walk was especially popular with...

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‘Through the VBG Arched Window’ wins 2025 VBG Art Prize

Last Wednesday, artists in the Barossa and Light region and friends of Vintners gathered for the 2025 VBG Art Prize Soiree to view the six shortlisted submissions and the announcement of this year’s winner. Local creative, Emily Hay, took home the...

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More than $120,000 raised at Stars of Barossa

The stars aligned perfectly at Lambert Estate Wines on Saturday night for another night of spectacular dance performances, with more than $120,000 raised for the Make a Wish Foundation Barossa Valley branch. Dancers representing different businesses...

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SALA opening: Perlanem Mwerna, “We Walk” at Peter Lehmann Wines

A large group braved the cold and rainy weather on Sunday for the official SALA launch of Perlanem Mwerna, “We Walk” a collaboration between Kapunda artist Stuart Hoerisch and Tali Pipe of Freeling. In his address, Stuart thanked those attending...

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