Barossa Leader

17 Oct 2025

Fire Danger Season dates released for six districts

SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has confirmed start dates for the 2025/26 Fire Danger Season (FDS) across several of South Australia’s 15 Fire Ban Districts, urging communities to prepare their families and properties for the season. FDS dates for six...

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Bulldog Cup gives last dose of footy for fans

Approximately 600 to 800 fans came out to enjoy one last game of women’s footy for the year when the BLGW girls faced off against northern suburbs counterparts to fight for the Bulldog Cup. Although the Country girls fell short it was a fun night...

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Spring blooms and smiles

The spirit of spring was in full bloom on Sunday as families joined the Barossa Mitre 10 Spring Garden Fair — a community celebration of colour, creativity, and connection. With mild spring weather, the fair proved to be a hit for all ages, drawing...

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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

Celebration for Turner’s Butcher’s Van

The Angaston and Penrice Historical Society (APHS) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Turner’s Butcher’s van on Sunday with a public showing of the vehicle on the Village Green. The 1925 Dodge has become an iconic part of Angaston’s history and...

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Vine Vale Shed Day proves popular

In near perfect weather six Vine Vale Winemakers held their annual Vine Vale Shed Day 2025 on Sunday

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Eudunda News

Remembering the early years of the Eudunda CFS

By Clem StanleyThis weekend, Eudunda CFS will commemorate its 75th anniversary with a community celebration, sharing in the past present and future of the local brigade. Prior to the celebration, Brian ‘Latzy’ Latz, one of the Eudunda CFS’ earliest...

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Health

SA Health boss probed on hospital progress

Questions on the progress of a new Barossa Hospital were put to SA Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr Robyn Lawrence, at the Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee on September 22. According to the uncorrected proof of evidence transcript, Dr...

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Offering community and friendship

With a lighthearted name that captures its spirit, the Huga Mug Club brings together Barossans from all backgrounds to join in meaningful conversations over a cuppa. The club started as an offshoot of the cycling club the Sprocket Rockets after...

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10 Oct 2025

Kim says goodbye to cafes after nearly three decades

By Clem StanleyAfter some 28 years in different iterations of Barossa Co-op shopping centres, Kim Naylor’s most recent cafe venture, Beansolicious, closed its doors on Friday, September 26.A familiar face at the Barossa Co-op, Kim was the proprietor...

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Crossing the country for children with cancer

At the end of last week, Former New Zealand Member of Parliament, Nuk Karako, was stopped over in the Barossa on a mammoth bike-riding journey from Perth to Melbourne, raising much-needed funds and awareness for children with cancer and their...

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Community News

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Health

SAVES confirmed for Angaston Hospital Emergency Department

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17 Oct 2025

Gawler Town Band rocks for Kids’ Day Out

Kids enjoyed a very special concert recently when the Gawler Town Band rocked the Youth Shak with an interactive and educational show for all ages. Popular tunes from Bluey, The Muppet Show and Peppa Pig played for the younger fans, while parents...

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Summer holiday travel vouchers

South Australians can secure one of 30,000 travel vouchers for the upcoming summer holidays, with a bigger, expanded and extended round of the popular Coast is Calling travel voucher program. Vouchers of up to $500 for accommodation and $100 for...

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Check out the beach, from the Barossa

Barossans day tripping to the beach will be able to check out conditions before packing up the car, kids and the pets. Residents will be able to access daily reports on algal bloom conditions at popular beaches through Surf Life Saving’s Beachsafe...

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Entertainment

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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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Bulldog Cup building momentum

It was a night of high effort for no reward for the Country girls in the Bulldog Cup on Thursday night, going down to now back-to-back winners Metro, 20 to 3. The girls showed strong defence all game but were unable to capitalise on their own...

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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

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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01 Oct 2025

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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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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Kim says goodbye to cafes after nearly three decades

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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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Matthew Webster

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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Mel Jaunay

01 Oct 2025

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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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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100 years 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 at Nuriootpa is hard to pin down, the day the club joined...

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Special Promotion

A pillar of the community

Keyneton Primary School is celebrating 100 years in 2025, a meaningful milestone for generations of the community, from the youngest of the current student cohort, to others who fondly recall their time at the school many decades ago. Principal...

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Mel Jaunay

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Ina’s caring heart

National Carers’ Week is a time to recognise the contribution made by Australia’s many unpaid carers. These people dedicate their time, energy, and love to supporting family members and friends living with illness, disability, or agerelated...

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Matthew Webster

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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