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Supporting SA Police Legacy never tasted so sweet

By Clem StanleyLast week saw locals across the region hopping into a sugary treat to raise funds for SA Police Legacy. Now in its fifth year, Blue Donut Week raises funds for the group, which supports families of South Australian police officers...

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Angaston’s Turners’ van reaches a century

At a time when things seem no longer built to last, it seems incredible that any piece of machinery could continue working for enough time that it’s worth celebrating. And yet one of Angaston’s most recognisable pieces of history, the former Turners...

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Local Events

‘A Parliament of Owls’ gathers at Kapunda

The Kapunda Community Gallery is currently showcasing an eye-catching collection of owl-themed artworks, attracting a hoot of attention from locals and visitors. The exhibition, titled ‘A Parliament of Owls’, features more than 30 pieces, including...

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Shop Local to WIN $1000

Grab your FREE passport from any of the participating businesses and ‘Shop Local to WIN’!

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05 Aug 2025

End of an era for Barossa physio

By Mel JaunayAfter 30 years of operation, Barossa Physiotherapy at Nuriootpa closed its doors for the final time yesterday, with owner, Tania Materne citing it as the right time to move on to her next chapter. Tania began Barossa Physiotherapy in...

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Council News

Building the Barossa: Concordia plans include potential health facility

A detailed concept plan for Concordia was released yesterday, with the plans including an area designated for a potential future health facility. Several further amendments have been revealed since concept plans were made public as part of community...

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Small towns get it done

The Kapunda Football Club was bursting with ideas and enthusiasm last week, as the second annual Bank of I.D.E.A.S National Small Town Reinvention Conference rolled into Dutton Park. Coordinated by Peter Kenyon, Director of Bank of I.D.E.A.S and the...

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Truro Collection to join the 777 Motor Museum Trail

By Matt WebsterThe late Eric Parker’s lifelong passion for motorcycles and classic cars is taking on new life at Truro, as his family prepares to open the Eric Parker Collection as part of South Australia’s newly launched Route 777 Motor Museum...

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Truro takes Gold in name and Grand Final medals

Truro Gold and Truro Green had a showdown for the A Grade Women’s Premiership title, with the Gold team literally taking Gold and Green A Grade Women securing the Runners-up spot. The Winter 2025 basketball season wrapped up in spectacular fashion...

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Eudunda News

School to close after 121 years

The board of St John’s Lutheran School, Eudunda, has this week announced that the school will close at the end of the 2025 school year, concluding 121 years of Lutheran Education in the Eudunda district. Since the school’s establishment in 1904...

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Barossa Kiwanis acknowledged

Members of the Kiwanis Barossa Club all demonstrate that kindness is king, remarked Marg Harris, while giving her president’s report at the club’s Handover Dinner held at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa last Thursday night. Having...

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Community News

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Anlaby Station for sale

Anlaby Station at Hamilton, north of Kapunda, one of South Australia’s most historic rural properties and the home of one of the state’s oldest Merino studs, is being put on the market by owners Andrew Morphett and Peter Hayward. Speaking to The...

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Northern Transmission Project sparks discussion

Residents near the proposed Northern Transmission Project (NTx) have raised queries over potential impacts on farming practices, as transmission network operator ElectraNet continues its community engagement for the major electricity network...

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Stockwell community land lease proposal on consultation

The Barossa Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to lease community land at Stockwell Oval to host a community battery, which could support lower energy bills for nominated households. Under the proposal, a portion of Community Land at Stockwell...

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Sharing a life journey

For more than 30 years, Sue Southam has been caring for others in a role that she says is as rewarding for her as it is for those she supports. Sue first entered care work after stepping away from her career in nursing. “Nursing was changing...

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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 - September

Who’s playing around the Barossa this month?

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06 Nov 2024

Sport

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American Football making it’s way to the Barossa

American football is returning to the Barossa, with the South Australian league preparing to hold its season opening at the Barossa Rams Rugby Club on October 11 and 12. All eight clubs will take the field on the Saturday before the inaugural Shiraz...

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Nuriootpa’s coaching sensation

Jasmin Fairey is one of Nuriootpa’s latest rising stars, and has started a successful tennis coaching career after years of representing the club in tournaments. Jasmin’s move into coaching started when she decided to follow in her aunt’s footsteps...

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A century of milestones

It can be hard to determine when to celebrate an anniversary and in the case of the Nuriootpa Tennis Club there are many occasions that can be marked. While the exact date that tennis started in Nuriootpa is hard to pin down, the day the club joined...

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Schulzy joins the Redlegs

Former Port Adelaide AFL player Jay Schulz is heading to Freeling Football Club for season 2026 to serve as head of player and coaching development. Jay played a total of 194 games at AFL level, kicking 333 goals, and since his retirement has run...

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03 Oct 2025

Truro takes Gold in name and Grand Final medals

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Blanchetown Swan Reach Football Netball Club in need of more volunteers

Blanchetown Swan Reach Football and Netball Club is putting the call out for more volunteers with the club currently struggling to keep the club running. President Aleck Zadow said the number of volunteers has been reducing in the last six or so...

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Gawler Central dominates the day for BLGNA

Gawler Central made it back to back titles, with a 67 to 46 victory over South Gawler in the Grand Final on Saturday. The Lions fought hard but in the end couldn’t stand up to the slick skills and relentless defence of the Tigers. A dominate second...

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Property of the Week

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Contemporary Living with rural business potential

Renovated contemporary home, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, expansive 400m² workshop/warehouse, mezzanine, gantry, high-clearance carport, flexible family-friendly layout, premium Barossa Valley Way address, close to Tanunda shops, schools, and wineries, suited to rural services and industries, suited to machinery repair, suited to storage, suited to agricultural contracting, suited to home-based businesses, suited to tourism enterprises, suited to cellar door, suited to B&B, suited to boutique accommodation.

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Stunning lifestyle property with spectacular views

Perfectly positioned just five minutes from Nuriootpa and the Sturt Highway, but boasting the ultimate in privacy, tranquility and spectacular views, this stunning 2.42 hectare (5.97 acre) property provides an incredibly rare opportunity – welcome...

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A welcoming start in the heart of Nuriootpa

Nestled in the heart of Nuriootpa, 12 Welland Road presents a charming and functional family home that combines comfort, convenience and versatile living spaces. This inviting residence features three good-sized bedrooms, including a master with...

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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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04 Jun 2025

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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04 Jun 2025

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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04 Jun 2025

Rural

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Ante’s Olive Oil, Barossa Valley

Tell us about your farm and your farming/olive oil production background. Rachael Duncan: We use a number of olive groves and some wide olives in the Barossa district. Many of these groves have not been picked for many years and we give the owners...

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Producer of the Year win

While locals have long enjoyed the artisanal produce crafted from Michael Wohlstadt’s, The Dairyman Barossa brand, Michael’s food was celebrated on the national stage last month, after being named the overall Producer of the Year at the prestigious...

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Moculta family the cream of the crop

By Clem StanleyIt’s been about three weeks since the wrap up of the Royal Adelaide Show, but the Koch family from Moculta is still basking in the afterglow of dairy cattle success at this year’s event. Through their farm, Ashtaney Jerseys, Angela and...

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Some hope in fields of green

While the impact of the drought will be felt across the wider Mid North region for some time, there is some hope for the upcoming grain season in our area, according to Riverton farmer Steve Ball. The highly experienced farmer recently returned to...

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17 Sep 2025

Farmers urged to use their voices at Gawler drought forum

By Matt WebsterThe two-day 2025 National Drought Forum opened in Gawler on Monday with Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Anthony Chisholm, acknowledging the “incredibly tough” 18 months faced by communities across South...

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Farmer in Focus: Owen Lampe, 3 Boys Honey, Cambrai

What’s Involved in beekeeping?A typical day as a beekeeper changes with the seasons. It might mean checking hives, moving bees to better forage, making sure colonies are strong and healthy, or extracting honey during a nectar flow. There’s always...

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27 Aug 2025

Mount Pleasant local to represent South Australia in national shows’ competition

By Clem StanleyThis weekend, those from the Barossa and beyond will be preparing their best livestock, produce and other offerings to be exhibited at the 2025 Royal Adelaide Show. Among the usual show exhibits at this year’s event, the National Rural...

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27 Aug 2025

Local Business

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Maggie mixes it up at Com Viet

While food and wine pairing has long been a Barossa tradition, Com Viet at Kapunda is offering catering with a difference, pairing the flavours of traditional Vietnamese fare with complementing cocktails. Having recently celebrated the first...

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End of an era for Barossa physio

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Mel Jaunay

Launch of new home for St Hugo and Grant Burge

Staff of St. Hugo and Grant Burge held a special celebration launch of the new home of two iconic Barossa producers when around 40 people enjoyed wine, canapes and live music at 2141 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat last Thursday night. Zoe Wilde...

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Huge Tradie Brekkie at Barossa Mitre 10

A Huge Tradie Brekkie was held at Barossa Mitre 10 on Friday, a national Mitre 10 initiative to highlight the mental health challenges faced by tradespeople. Home Business Leader Stuart Jenkins told The Leader, “We had around 50 tradies attend our...

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Motoring

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Motoring

Warrior ready to take on any off-road journey

One of the ‘biggest’ players in the off-road game, the Nissan Patrol Warrior, is available now at Northstar Barossa. The SUV made by Premcar is “made to conquer” and offers the best of both worlds with enhanced off-road capabilities and sleek style...

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Motoring

Get a head start with the 2026 Tucson

The new year may still be a few months away but it has come early to Steinborner Hyundai Barossa with the 2026 Tucson already rolling in and ready for purchase. The Tucson Hybrid was named ‘2025 Best Medium SUV Under 50k’ by Drive and comes in...

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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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13 Aug 2025

Special Promotions

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Special Promotion

National conference to showcase small town Australia

Kapunda will host a national conference, aimed at showcasing the innovative ways small communities across Australia use their community spirit to strengthen their economic and social sustainability, later this month. The National Small Town...

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17 Sep 2025

Special Promotion

Bistro’s heart for Aussie art

Nuriootpa’s Bistro Cheney may be in his 90s but he isn’t slowing down anytime soon, with the local artist busy as ever hosting art classes at Eudunda and painting up to 16 hours each day. The class, which runs one day a month, has been running for...

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17 Sep 2025

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Find your newest eclectic antique at Adeline’s Attic

By Clem StanleyAdeline’s Attic at Nuriootpa is deceptively large, what may appear to be a small storefront from the street, is actually home to a labyrinth of rooms with carefully selected antique and vintage pieces. Now run by mother and son duo...

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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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13 Aug 2025

‘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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30 Jul 2025

The Barossa Mag

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The Barossa Mag

Honour and a handshake

Deep within the Torbreck cellar in Marananga’s hillside, you’ll find a tapestry as rich as the Western Ridge soils surrounding it. The names on the 4,500 litre oak barrels arranged in symmetrical rows roll off the tongue of chief winemaker Ian...

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The football scholar

Ask Shooby, Shooby’ll know. That’s the answer most Barossans will have heard over the years if they’ve ever asked a question relating to footy or local history

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Call of the wild

It’s dry, dusty, remote scrubland, and the rain doesn’t make it past the other side of the hill. The dust kicks up as you pull into the driveway, making your way past the vast network of wombat burrows that line the entrance to Everything is...

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That community feel

Andy Thurlow was born in Guernsey, the second largest island in the Channel Islands, off the coast of France. His parents had met there after the war (World War II) and later reluctantly moved to England when Andy and his brother, Pete needed...

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Di-vine tuition

In the lightening shadows of Angkor Wat, the tantalising smell of freshly-baked goods wafts in the air along the banks of Siem Reap’s riverbank precinct. Westerners and ex-pats gather at a local café, exchanging greetings as they grab an early...

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