Barossa Leader

11 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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2025 Schluter Medal Count

A tense Schluter medal count saw Barossa District’s Ethan Gant and Angaston’s Tom Corcoran awarded dual Best and Fairest medalists at Monday night’s medal count. The ineligible Isaya McKenzie from Willaston also polled well, finishing in third...

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Eudunda News

Eudunda produces national champion farmers

By Clem StanleyFrom the fastest time to roll a swag, to classing wool, to sculling 500ml of milk, South Australia has won the 2025 National Young Farmers Challenge at the Royal Adelaide Show over the weekend, with a team comprised entirely of...

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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

Barossa Leader

Development applications in brief

Nuriootpa bakehouse fit-outAn application has been lodged for internal fit-out (Tenancy 16 St George Bakehouse), located at 1-15 Murray Street, Nuriootpa. Tanunda cellar door/bottle shopAn application has been lodged for a change in use from a garage...

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Admiring the Barossa all year long

From sweeping landscapes to detailed close-up shots, the 2026 Barossa Photographic Calendar is filled with images that capture the region’s essence. Last Thursday, the calendar was officially launched at the Tanunda Community CWA Hall, with Jo...

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Art under wraps

The towering white silos of Kapunda will soon be reinvigorated with a fresh coat of colour, as the long-anticipated mural project gets underway later this month. Artist, Sam Bates (aka Smug) of Melbourne public art studio, Juddy Roller has been...

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AFL fans set to Gather Round the Barossa again in 2026

Barossa Park will again feature in the AFL Gather Round in 2026, with Premier Peter Malinauskas confirming the facility has been named as a host for the coveted sporting event. Games will be scheduled from April 9 through to April 12, to coincide...

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Ben’s Bunch brings colour to R U OK? Day

By Mel JaunayThis Thursday is ‘R U OK? Day’, and while it’s important to be able to ask that question any day, September 11 is an opportunity to embrace the sentiment wholeheartedly and perhaps show a gesture of care and kindness. Ben’s Bunch, in its...

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Not common ‘cents’?

An announcement last week that the Container Deposit Scheme in South Australia will be expanded to include wine bottles, has been met with concern regarding what it will cost wine businesses in the Barossa. Aimed at boosting recycling, the plan to...

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Barossa Co-op Launches Community Choice Community-Driven Support for Local Groups

Barossa Co-op has launched a new program called Community Choice - a donations program designed to give the community a voice in where local funding goes. Each year, Barossa Co-op donates thousands of dollars to local organisations, and now, for the...

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Community News

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The Barossa asks “R U OK?”

Thursday, September 11 was R U OK? Day, which reminds the public to check in with their loved ones, and offer support through tough times. Ben’s Bunch, in its fifth year, was again scheduled concurrently, providing an opportunity to purchase a bunch...

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11 Sep 2025

Bathrooms vandalised at Tolley Reserve

SAPOL provided The Leader with the following statement about vandalism at the Public Toilet Block at Tolley Reserve, Nuriootpa. “Barossa police are investigating reports of damage caused to a public toilet block at Tolley Reserve last week,“...

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Walking, talking and making friends

With the weather warming up many people will be returning to the outdoors, including the local walking group which is on the look out for new members. Each Thursday morning - weather permitting - the group walks along the Barossa Trail between...

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OT students consider community projects

Thirteen UniSA occupational therapy students visited the Barossa recently, meeting with five organisations to explore opportunities for future community projects. The trip formed part of the Participatory Community Practice (PCP) course...

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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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2025 Schluter Medal Count

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For the love of cricket

With the rise of women’s cricket across the globe, a program to assist girls discover the game has just started at Nuriootpa. The Little Strikers program is a free, girls-only initiative, designed to introduce young players to cricket in a fun and...

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AFL fans set to Gather Round the Barossa again in 2026

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Schluter Medal Count ends in tie

A tense Schluter medal count saw Barossa District’s Ethan Gant and Angaston’s Tom Corcoran awarded dual Best and fFirest medalists at Monday night’s medal count. The players were tied and uncatchable after the round 17 votes, but with Gant having...

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Rams recognised at annual awards

The Barossa Rams are celebrating four players being recognised for their great seasons following last Wednesday’s Rugby Union SA’s 2025 Annual Awards Night. Upcoming junior Zac Eaton was named as the best Under 18s tacker and Ethan Hoskin was named...

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Montgomerie selected in 2025 SANFL team

Rhett Montgomerie has been selected in the 2025 SANFL team of the year after another successful season playing for Central District. Rhett, who played his junior footy in the BLGFA, was the only player from Central to make the team and while he was...

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BLGW’s best celebrated at night of nights

Angaston Football Club’s Tiarna Grovermann had years of hard work recognised when she was named as the BLGW’s Senior Best and Fairest at the BLGW awards’ night last week. Tiarna racked up 24 votes, narrowly beating Barossa District’s Kirr...

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03 Sep 2025

Property of the Week

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Property

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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Charming character, central convenience

Nestled just two minutes from the heart of Nuriootpa, 2 William Street is a graceful, solid-built older-style home that radiates warmth and personality. Property Highlights: Character and Comfort: High ceilings and beautiful timber flooring create...

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Historic property with potential

Step back in time and embrace the character and charm of the original Bank of Brinkworth, now offered for sale and brimming with opportunity. Positioned on a spacious allotment of over 1,000m², this unique property seamlessly blends history...

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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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Farmers urged to use their voices at Gawler drought forum

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Matthew Webster

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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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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New lined catchment project to showcase water security option

The Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), working through local Soils Consultant Brian Hughes, to deliver the Lined Catchment...

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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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13 Aug 2025

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

Local Business

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Not common ‘cents’?

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Angaston vet gets pawsome award

The Vet Clinic at Angaston has won the Quality Business Award for Best Veterinary Clinic in the Barossa for 2025. Director Dr Claire MacRae said it was nice to have the recognition for the clinic’s hard work. “We pride ourselves on being honest and...

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Barossa Co-op Launches Community Choice Community-Driven Support for Local Groups

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Wild Zebra ready to promote the Barossa

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Jordan Stollznow

02 Sep 2025

Motoring

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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

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

Special Promotions

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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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Special Promotion

When the student becomes the teacher

With such a deep foundation in the fabric of the Barossa’s educational history, many generations of students and teachers are intertwined with the story of Faith Lutheran College. And for one teacher in particular, the full circle moments seem to...

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Defining Faith’s spirit, 220 years on

For Faith Lutheran College’s senior leaders, 220 years of combined school history is a significant milestone, not only to pay homage to the past, but as a living reference for the future. As Principal Steve Wilksch tells it, it was foundational staff...

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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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