Barossa Leader

The Nexus move

Accommodation will be at a premium as more major events start to roll into the Barossa, as a result of the substantial investment to improve sporting, recreational and community facilities, according to State Member for Light, Tony Piccolo MP. Mr...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Local Events

Artworks on display at Tungkillo

In the small town of Tungkillo, there is a Town Hall much cherished by the townsfolk. The local Association – the Tungkillo Progress Club Inc (with new members on the committee) is keen to generate new and creative ideas for the use of its Hall...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Local Events

Women encouraged to Flourish by visiting doctor

When Dr Cate Howell was contemplating subject matter for her sixth book, she was given overwhelming feedback from her largely female audience: mothers, farmers and other working women “juggling a living with a degree of stress.” As a result the...

Mel Siri

24 Apr 2024

Sport

Eudunda bowls from the heart

Two Eudundans, Ian “Lumpy” Griffiths and Andrew “Frank” Pfitzner are set to host a fundraiser next weekend at the Eudunda Bowling Club to raise money for The Heart Foundation. Both have recently had their own experiences with coronary heart...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Trees make way for park progress

Community members have expressed their ‘disgust’ after more than 20 trees, including River Redgums, were uprooted at Lyndoch Recreation Park to make way for a new premier sporting ground. Leaving nothing but stumps, the trees were removed as...

Gretel Mead

24 Apr 2024

Community News

The piper, the donor and a lasting legacy

Love them or hate them, there’s nothing quite like the sound of bagpipes, and as the country awakens to ANZAC Day services tomorrow, no doubt there will be many a piper heralding the dawn in the spirit of remembrance. Peter Whitehead is one of...

Gretel Mead

19 Apr 2024

Community News

Donation Declined

In the ongoing discussion over the fate of the disused Stockwell silos, it has been revealed that site owners, Viterra, had offered the structures to The Barossa Council. “Due to local interest in a silo art project at the site, we first...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Commemorating Anzac 2024

Southern Argus

24 Apr 2024

Property

Swan Reach sale a spectacle

A deceased estate at Swan Reach became the centre of attention recently, attracting significant interest with eight formal offers on the table before ultimately selling for $141,000. Despite remaining untouched since the owner passed away 18 months...

Gretel Mead

24 Apr 2024

Health

Welcomed flu relief

As flu season approaches, it comes as a welcome announcement that community pharmacists will now be able to provide free off-site flu vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes, as of Monday April 29, under the National Immunisation...

Jennifer Minns

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Barossa and Gawler locals among finalists for Young Achiever awards

Four Barossa and Gawler locals have been named as finalists for South Australia’s 2024 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. Danielle Baker from The Barossa Valley has been nominated for the Rural Health Award, Karmin Poulish of Gawler South has been...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Collaborative Tutti sculpture on display at Barossa Bushgardens

The first sculpture by creatives at Tutti Arts has been completed and is now on display at the Barossa Bushgardens as part of the Barossa Arts Festival. Based on Murray Street, Nuriootpa, Tutti Arts’ purpose is to shine the light on the...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Community News

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Free native plants

The Barossa Council is helping to build biodiversity in backyards by giving away native plants to local property owners. Residents can bring their rates notice to Barossa Bushgardens between May 1 and June 30 and access five free native plants per...

Gretel Mead

9 hours ago

Community News

Commemorating Anzac 2024

Southern Argus

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Yalumba celebrates 175 years of family winemaking

Last Wednesday, Yalumba launched celebrations for its 175th year of family winemaking in style, with a historic museum tasting and dinner for 100 guests. The Hill-Smith family welcomed guests to the winery at Angaston for the 29th Yalumba Museum...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Barossa and Gawler locals among finalists for Young Achiever awards

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Photo Galleries

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Photo Galleries

Up close and personal with Australia’s wildlife

Kapunda Library hosted two sessions with Animals Anonymous on Friday, allowing children to see and hold some of Australia’s iconic animals. There were snakes, goannas, possums and crocodiles that were showcased by Animals Anonymous, who educated...

Jeremy Nash

11 Oct 2023

Community News

Eve celebrates her special birthday at A Night of Music

It’s not very often that 462 people sing Happy Birthday to you but that is exactly what happened for Eve Herring, of Greenock who celebrated her special 18th Birthday with friends and family together with a special cake and sparklers presented by...

Tony Robinson

20 Sep 2023

Community News

Mount Pleasant heats up with Caravan Park launch

The Barossa Council Mayor Bim Lange spoke at the official opening of Mount Pleasant Caravan Park last Saturday, after a $2.4 million investment from The Barossa Council and the State Government. Mayor Lange shared with attendees on the day, “Many...

The Leader

16 Aug 2023

Sport

Rams Farewell Lyndoch in fine form

As the Barossa Rams Rugby Club reflected on their 18 years calling Lyndoch Oval home, in their final fixture at the ground before moving into shiny new facilities in Tanunda next year, the current Senior sides turned on two clinics, scoring...

The Leader

16 Aug 2023

Sport

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Sport

Milestones all round at Tanunda Netball

The weekend heralded many milestones for the Tanunda Netball Club - not only was it the first home game of the season, it was also their playing debut at the newly upgraded Tanunda Recreation Park. For two players, Brooke Etscheid and Susan...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Sport

Eudunda bowls from the heart

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Sport

Season Launch of the BLGA, Wednesday, April 3

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Sport

In the SpotLight: Women’s football continues to grow

Three years ago, when women AFL players from Kapunda, Freeling and surrounding areas, combined to create the Light Football Club, they didn’t have all age groups represented. Now, in a few short years, Light has multiple age groups represented as...

Mel Siri

17 Apr 2024

Sport

Barossa’s Gold Coast-bound swim team

Earlier this month members, families and supporters of the Barossa Swimming Club came together to acknowledge and recognise seven swimmers from its team who qualified to swim at the current Australian Age and MC Championships being held on the Gold...

The Leader

10 Apr 2024

Sport

Barossa Shines at SA State Long Course Championships

A team of 22 swimmers from Barossa Swimming Club made a splash at the South Australian State Long Course Championships last month, bringing home an impressive haul of 21 medals. The youngest of the team, 11-year-old Filippo Carboni, secured a S...

The Leader

03 Apr 2024

Sport

Bowls season finishes evergreen

Barossa and Light Bowling Association saw its final series come to a head with Grand Finals taking place across the region. The Leader spoke with Barossa and Light Bowling Association President, Brian Grant, as well as Judy Milde from the Eudund...

Clem Stanley

27 Mar 2024

Entertainment

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Entertainment

Michael Jackson tribute show at Arts Centre

Internationally acclaimed tribute, The Michael Jackson HIStory Show last month returned to Australian stages with new star Garth Field at the helm, with the show set to take the stage at Barossa Arts Centre on Friday, April 12. With former lead...

The Leader

10 Apr 2024

Entertainment

Local Gig Guide: April 2024

FRIDAY APRIL 5 Steve Doolan Z Wines, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Triple Strike Stein’s Taphouse, 8:00pm – 11:00pm SATURDAY APRIL 6 Barossa Arts Festival - Battle of the Bands The Greenock, 12:00pm – 6:00pm Firewood & Candles, Z Wines, 6:00pm –...

The Leader

03 Apr 2024

Entertainment

The Flapper Dapper Show takes Angaston

Swedish sister duo, Charlie and Rebecka will take the stage at Angaston’s Lambert Estate on Friday, March 8, as part of the wineries ‘Friday Night Fringe’ events. There’s no need to travel to Adelaide to experience the Fringe this year...

The Leader

06 Mar 2024

Rural

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Rural

India and Vietnam on the radar for wine exports

Department for Trade and Investment is holding an event in the Barossa next Tuesday, April 30, designed to connect local wine producers with international importers. Thirty Barossa Valley winemakers will showcase their wine to emerging markets in...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Rural

Farmer in focus

Tess Vogt, Vogt family, cattle, Maryvale, Allendale North Tell us about your farm and your farming background. I grew up in the Riverland with a childhood of school holidays cutting apricots, picking oranges, checking irrigation and piggery work. I...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Rural

Farmer in Focus: Greg Koch, Sheep farmer, Glen Turret, Moculta

Tell us about your farm and your farming background. I grew up on a dairy farm in the Moculta area, but when I was at school I had an interest in welding as well. I actually went and did an apprenticeship down at Magnus in Mount Pleasant, and I...

The Leader

27 Mar 2024

Rural

Improved prospects for grain growers

Australia’s grain growers are looking to improved prospects in the season ahead, with 2024/25 gross margins set to increase on the back of a lower cost of production, Rabobank says in a newly-released research report. The specialist agribusiness...

The Leader

27 Mar 2024

Rural

Optimism for beef industry

The first ever Beef Producers Intentions Survey (BPIS), facilitated by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), has indicated there is a strong sentiment of positivity among producers about the future of the Australian beef industry over the next 12...

The Leader

27 Mar 2024

Rural

New farm safety campaign highlights risk of inattention

SA Power Networks has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at reducing the risk to farmers from powerlines on rural properties. On average, there are more than 20 incidents on farms each year where powerlines are struck by vehicles. There also...

The Leader

27 Mar 2024

Rural

What’s the buzz?

If you’ve noticed a pesky buzz about town, you’re not alone. Increased sightings of European wasps have been observed, particularly when sitting down to eat a meal at your favourite outdoor cafe or restaurant. The European wasp, Vespul...

Jennifer Minns

27 Mar 2024

Motoring

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Motoring

BMW National Rally, April 10 and 11

The BMW owners club of South Australia (BMWOCSA) recently hosted the National Motorrad Rally at the BIG4 Barossa Tourist Park at Nuriootpa. Attendance exceeded initial estimates, with 135 attendees from all states attending, including eight who made...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Motoring

Goldwing revving up for a big Barossa weekend

The Australian Goldwing Association is convening its national Annual General Meeting at Nuriootpa from March 22 to 24 at the Barossa Big4 Tourist Park. It is anticipated that there will be more than 100 motorcyclists from all over Australia with...

The Leader

20 Mar 2024

Motoring

This is my ride

Name: Brett Alsop Town: Nuriootpa Business: Advertising Sales Manager, The Leader Make and model: 2020 Mercedes Benz A250 How long have you owned this car? Almost four months. What’s the purpose of this car? This car is more than driving A to B...

Jennifer Minns

13 Mar 2024

Police News

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Police News

Shock closure of Freeling Police Station

SAPOL and the Barossa Local Service Area have advised Member for Frome, Penny Pratt MP, that the Freeling Police station has closed permanently. Ms Pratt said she was shocked to learn the news was effective immediately and that there was no chance...

The Leader

14 Feb 2024

Police News

SA, the state with the most cops and least reoffending

A new report has revealed that South Australia has the most police officers per capita and the lowest rate of reoffending out of all Australian states. Detailed in the 2022-23 Report on Government Services, SAPOL currently has 238 operational sworn...

The Leader

07 Feb 2024

Police News

Eudunda local, the second life lost on SA roads

Eudunda man, Fletcher Obst, 29, was tragically killed in a vehicle crash at Bagot Well, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police and emergency services were called to the area, about 10 kilometres northwest of Kapunda, following reports that...

Gretel Mead

24 Jan 2024

Police News

Operation safe cycling launches across SA

The popularity of the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) greatly increases the number of cyclists sharing South Australian roads during January. In response, South Australia Police are currently running Operation Safe Cycling 2024. Running state-wide...

Gretel Mead

17 Jan 2024

Council News

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Council News

Swimming pools’ future in the spotlight for Mid Murray

Mid Murray residents are being ‘strongly encouraged to provide feedback’ and have their say on the future operations of the Mannum and Cambrai swimming pools. Mid Murray Council has reviewed the services offered at the two pools, and the...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

Light Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda April 23

REPORTS FOR DECISION Community Development Grants Program (CDGP) - Round Two funding submissions received for 2023-2024 Applicant 1: Greenock Institute Management Committee Inc. Project Details: Greenock Heritage Walk Signage. Grant funding amount...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

Light Council greening the region

For the past 20 plus years Light Regional Council has partnered with volunteer organisations to deliver the annual native plant giveaway day. This event is a celebration of native vegetation, and the role native plants can play in landscaping and...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

The Barossa Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda - Tuesday, April 16

Matters for Information – Name Change of Warren and South Para Reservoir Previously, Council authorised Mayor Bim Lange to formally write to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close MP to recommend the renaming of the Warren...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor

Keep watch on your backyard pool

Dear Sir, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency. Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of...

The Leader

01 Sep 2022

Letters to the Editor

Active citizenship

Dear Sir, We are custodians of a unique piece of Planet Earth. The current Barossa Council forged in 1996 from vibrant communities has a population of some 26,000 global citizens (2016 census) and a footprint of some 912 square kilometres. The...

The Leader

01 Sep 2022

Letters to the Editor

Unwavering

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for the article you printed in the recent edition of The Leader regarding the BBB Poppy Project. Your unwavering support is so greatly appreciated. Kym MILNE, Gawler

The Leader

01 Sep 2022

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating with pride

Dear Sir, Saturday, September 3 is Australian National Flag Day. A day to celebrate with pride the anniversary of the Australian National Flag and all that it represents. Proclaimed in 1996 as a national day, it celebrates the first time the flag...

The Leader

01 Sep 2022

Property

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Property

Swan Reach sale a spectacle

Gretel Mead

24 Apr 2024

Property

More than 400 new homes proposed for Freeling

The State Government is considering two code amendments at Freeling which have the potential to create 415 new allotments. Minister for Planning Nick Champion has just initiated a code amendment in the west of the town, which could see 185 new...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Property

Award hat trick for Sara

For the third year in a row, Marx Real Estate’s Sara La Nauze has won Rate My Agent’s Agent of the Year award for Angaston. Speaking to The Leader, Sara said she was very grateful to the Angaston community for continuing to support the business...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

House & Garden

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House & Garden

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...

The Leader

04 Oct 2023

House & Garden

Think natural solutions for garden health

In every day life, we are surrounded by chemicals, from paints and oven cleaners, to processed foods and sprays in the vineyards, chemicals exist all around us. Many of these chemicals are a necessity and help make our lives easier, some can be more...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

House & Garden

April in the garden

By Kristee Semmler With cooler nights and glorious sunny days, it is evident that Autumn has hit the Barossa. Autumn is such a great time of year to be out in the garden, enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the gorgeous weather before...

The Leader

03 Apr 2024

House & Garden

Autumn Home Ideas 2024 - River Murray shack revival

How Little Mallee Getaway became the cottage that could Cover story by Melissa Siri Photos by Sam Kroepsch With a renovation of their 1940s River Murray ‘shack’ almost complete when news broke of an impending flood, you could forgive Andre...

Mel Siri

06 Mar 2024

House & Garden

Autumn Home Ideas 2024 - Gardening in March

March can be a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to weather. It can still see some really hot temperatures, or Autumn could hit early and days and nights cool down quickly. Whatever the case, after a dry couple of months, a bit of rain would be...

The Leader

06 Mar 2024

Special Promotions

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Special Promotion

Juniors leading the charge at Barossa United FC

Following a hugely successful 2023 season, the Barossa United Football Club is looking forward to another year of great football in a banner 35th anniversary year in 2024. Barossa United FC Club President, George Triandafyllidis, advised that the...

The Leader

10 Apr 2024

Special Promotion

Exciting new era for Rugby in the Barossa

The Barossa Rams Rugby Club is setting up for an incredible 2024, with both the grand unveiling of its new home facility and the club continuing to build on a hugely successful 2023. Now entering its 47th year, the Barossa (formerly Roseworthy) Rams...

The Leader

10 Apr 2024

Special Promotion

Embracing Social Connection

The Vitality of Seniors’ Health and Wellbeing The sun was shining and the smiles showed the spirit of the day at a Barossa Village outing to the Adelaide Hills for a spot of strawberry picking at Beerenberg Farm. As we age, the significance of...

The Leader

10 Apr 2024

The Barossa Mag

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The Barossa Mag

Cold blooded compassion

Dan Marshall has a few loves in his life, but it’s not quite what you think. “Indie, she’s an absolute sweetheart,” says Dan, referring to the 2.5 metre long Murray Darling carpet python curled up in his backyard shed.

A mission and a promise

Helen Wilhelm not only believes in miracles – she is one. Despite facing a lifetime of physical disability and a near-death experience, she has devoted her life in service of others, and faces every challenge with a heart of gratitude and faith.

Raising the barre

As the curtain rises, Alice Cook graces the stage with the confidence, poise and composure of a professional ballet dancer.

Community spirit through and through

Budgie Schiller has lived at Eudunda his entire life and is known by the community as a generous man, who believes strongly in treating people fairly and who goes out of his way to help whenever he can.

Call Me Mr Mac

Chalk dust and teenage anticipation season the air of an otherwise unremarkable transportable classroom at Nuriootpa High School. It’s 1981, and a fit middle aged man with a neatly kept full beard, curly dark hair and glasses stands at the front of the class, preparing to address his first ever cohort of design students.

The Leader

13 Mar 2024