Barossa Leader

Op shop to wind up as church shifts focus

By Mel JaunayBarossa’s iSEE Church has announced it will not renew the lease for its op shop, Impact Re-store, located at Nuriootpa, at the end of this year. According to iSEE’s lead Pastor, Rachel Weston, the op shop, once known as Treasure Chest...

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Private White’s WWI service honoured at Swan Reach

The family and descendants of Private Albert Ernest White were among the group gathered to remember his military service to Australia on Saturday June 14 at Swan Reach Cemetery. Private White, a World War I veteran who served in the 27th and 10th...

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From Kapunda farm to international success in Agricultural Engineering design

A former Kapunda High School Centenary Foundation grant recipient is now working as an engineer in the Netherlands with a global leader in dairy robotics. Aaron Hayward, who finished school in 2018 and received the Education Grant in 2020, recently...

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The devil she knows

It happened in a quiet moment alone. Not in the escalation, the desperate moment of fight or flight, the mad rush of adrenaline. But finally, after years, it came – one aftermath; one vulnerable, honest moment. “It actually was a whisper,”...

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Out of this world

Just a few weeks ago, South Australia’s Robinson Aerospace Systems successfully launched its first satellite into orbit. Evidence of a thriving Space sector in South Australia, the news was covered extensively across the country, with spectacular...

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Clem Stanley

“We lost everything...”: Barossa family loses home to inferno

A Barossa family is coming to terms with the loss of their home and belongings after a devastating fire at their Cockatoo Valley property last week. Jade Philp had just returned to her property after a quick food-shopping trip to Gawler, prior to...

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Barossa Rams’ juniors help launch jersey

Rugby fever is beginning to rise in the Barossa in anticipation for the British and Irish Lions visit to Adelaide this month. Barossa Rams junior players got the chance of a lifetime when they helped launch the AUNZ jersey earlier this month at...

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Kapunda public transport plea

By Mel JaunayTwo Kapunda residents are determined to see improved access to public transport in their town, submitting a petition about the matter to Light Regional Council last week. Sandra Deuter and Colleen Winter gathered 113 signatures from...

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Sturt Highway continues to raise concerns

Acting Mayor for Light Regional Council, Michael Phillips-Ryder is expected to meet with local concerned residents on Thursday to discuss growing corners over the safety of the Sturt Highway. A vehicle accident occurred on Saturday at the...

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Lisa’s top of her glass

By Matt WebsterKapunda glass artist Lisa Verrall received a grant to undertake specialist training in warm glass techniques, aiming to grow her skills and share her knowledge with others in the region. The $2,995 grant has allowed the artist to...

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Fingerprints in time

Hundreds of tiny coloured fingerprints of every student and staff member at Kapunda Primary School will form part of a commissioned mural to be installed in the school’s new bush garden. Painted by Roseworthy artist, Caitlyn Davies-Plummer...

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Scott wins state Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge

“I won the regional challenge in Adelaide last month and that got me through to the next round in Japan,” Scott told The Leader

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Liam’s monochrome marsupial gains national attention

The artistic talents of 17-year-old photographer Liam Keiller, of Gawler, have received national recognition for a photograph he captured at Flaxman Valley. Liam’s black-and-white portrait of a kangaroo at Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, has...

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Private White’s WWI service honoured at Swan Reach

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Fingerprints in time

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MEET YOUR LOCAL ARTIST: O’ne

How long have you been performing as a solo artist/group? When I was 12 years old, I made my first band with my best friend, after that I’ve been playing in bands and solo but since moving to Australia in 2018, I’ve been playing mostly solo. Who...

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Entertainment

ASO in Gawler: ASCEND

SATURDAY JUNE 28 Marnkutyi Parirna Theatre, Trinity College Gawler AT 7.00PM Presented by Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Trinity College For one night only this June, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will be returning to Gawler for a special...

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Local Gig Guide - July

Who’s playing around the Barossa this month?

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06 Nov 2024

Sport

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Barossa Rams’ juniors help launch jersey

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Group braves the ‘cold’ seat for a good cause at Tiger Park

On Saturday, prior to the A grade game, Nuriootpa Rover Football Club held an Ice Bucket challenge as an MND (Motor Neurone Disease) Fundraiser with a group of locals taking part. President of the Club, Josh Norton, advised The Leader on Monday that...

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25 Jun 2025

Another Nuriootpa Legend, the late, great Peter Rosenberg

By Josh Norton, Nuriootpa Rover Football Club President It was both an honour and a privilege to induct one of the Club’s most revered and influential figures into the category of Nuriootpa legends — the late, great Peter Rosenberg, or as we all...

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25 Jun 2025

Leo the Tiger Legend

By Josh Norton, Nuriootpa Rover Football Club President On Saturday June 14, Leo Broadbent was made a Legend of the Nuriootpa Rover Football Club after more than five decades of service to the Club. Leo’s journey began on the field in 1964, when...

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25 Jun 2025

Family, community, friendship: Freeling Netball Club celebrates 75 years of bringing people together

Freeling Netball Club is calling on all past players to join in celebrating the club’s 75th anniversary. Life members Anne Muster, Sarah Sanahan, Charee Schmaal and Lynette Carmichael said it was incredible achievement for the small country club...

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Locals bowl over the competition

Four local nominees have taken out honours at Bowls SA’s night of nights. At the 2025 Bowls SA Awards Night, held at Morphettville Racecourse on May 30, Robertstown Bowling Club won Small Club of the Year, and Nuriootpa Bowling Club’s Kate Blacksell...

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BLGNA Country Championships Teams

Intersport Barossa at the Barossa Co-op is the proud sponsor of the BLG Netball Association and welcomed and congratulated the players chosen for the SA Country Championships to be played this long weekend. Approximately 60 players, coaches, family...

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Modern living in the heart of Nuriootpa

Discover the perfect blend of style, space and location at 5 Ash Street, Nuriootpa. Built in 2019 by Fairmont Homes, this well-appointed four bedroom, two bathroom home sits on a comfortable 600m² allotment and is designed for low-maintenance...

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A quiet sanctuary in the heart of Nuriootpa

Built in 2010 and nestled among other quality homes, this property offers a rare sense of peace and privacy — a sanctuary for those seeking a quiet, relaxed lifestyle. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel the calm. With three bedrooms...

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Your Dream Lifestyle Awaits - Space, Style and Spectacular Outdoor Living

Welcome to 8 Oliveto Court, Angle Vale - a beautifully appointed family retreat offering the perfect blend of space, style, and lifestyle on a generous 1,803m² allotment. Built in 2008 by the current owners, this quality home presents a rare...

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18 Jun 2025

House & Garden

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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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Clem Stanley

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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Clem Stanley

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

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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Protecting your property’s gutters

With the cold and (hopefully) wet weather on the way, now is a great time for homeowners to be thinking about their gutters. It might be a case of out of sight out of mind, but having clear gutters is important for safe and effective drainage or...

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Rural

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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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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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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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Farmer in Focus - Barossa Gourmet Mushrooms

Danny Starr Barossa Gourmet MushroomsWorkshop at Beckwith Park, Nuriootpa, behind First Drop Wines. Tell us about your farm and your farming background. BGM is a small-scale, gourmet/ exotic mushroom farm, that I own and operate by myself, with help...

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Livestock SA seeks virtual fencing reform

Livestock SA is calling on the South Australian Government to urgently reform outdated regulations that continue to block livestock producers from using virtual fencing, as New South Wales becomes the latest state to legalise the technology. New...

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Locals recognised at Horticultural Awards’ night

Members of the local horticultural community were recognised at the Premier’s Horticultural Award for Excellence held earlier this month. The awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to the sector, saw regional talent recognised for their...

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Last call for drought relief for regional sports and recreation clubs

Sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought in regional and greater metropolitan areas need to apply today for the Regional Drought Relief Round. Grants of up to $5,000 are available through the program, which is designed to deliver...

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Motoring

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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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Motoring

Car battery replacements rise as temperatures fall

A recent morning Adelaide cold snap prompted a timely discussion of how plummeting morning temperatures can impact on vehicles, after RAA replaced 333 car batteries in one morning, more than double the daily average of 152 batteries sold. According...

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Motoring

Steinborner expands the choices for the Barossa

Barossa motorists now have a wider range of vehicles to choose from, thanks to Steinborner Automotives new used car yard at Nuriootpa. Used cars have long been a key part of the Steinborner business according to Jarrod Steinborner, Dealer Principal...

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12 Mar 2025

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A dream within Reach: Swan Reach Hotel Refurbishment

Offering panoramic views over the Murray River and a sleek and contemporary fit out, the freestanding units adjoining the Swan Reach Hotel are full of pleasant surprises. For one, the comfortable, self-contained units have home-away-from-home...

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A brief history of Cambrai Sedan Football Netball Club

Provided by Kathy Kain. Originally known as the Cambrai Football Club, the club was formed in 1909. In the 1920s it won three premierships, then later changed its name to Sedan Cambrai Football Club, winning a premiership for the Club in 1966. Towards...

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40 years of Sedan Cambrai Football Netball Club

More than a century of intricate history is tied up in the Sedan Cambrai Football Netball Club. There’s been ups and downs, name changes, association moves, recesses and reformations. But as the club prepares to celebrate 40 years since its most...

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Photo Galleries

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Melodienacht, May 31

Saturday, May 31 saw approximately 700 people attend Melodienacht at Tanunda Show Hall

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Mel Siri

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Barossa Vintage Festival

2025 Barossa Vintage Festival Parade

The 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival Parade was a great success with 60 wonderful floats involved on the day,.

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30 Apr 2025

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Barossa Vintage Festival

2025 Barossa & Light Scarecrow Gallery

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