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Emergency Services

Be prepared before it starts

By Matt WebsterThe weather is beginning to warm, with summer fast approaching. While it might be a sign to plan for a beach trip or splash at the local pool, Angaston CFS Captain, Aaron Oats said it’s also a sign to ensure you’re prepared for the...

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Health

SAVES confirmed for Angaston Hospital ED

By Melissa SiriTwo years after the SAVES program was flagged as an option to assist health professionals in the Barossa, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Chris Picton MP confirmed last week it will be implemented, “as soon as possible,“ into...

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The ‘Big Barossa Quiz’ to help preserve local history

By Matt WebsterThe ‘Big Barossa Quiz’ is set to help preserve local history next month when the The Heritage Network (Barossa Light Gawler Mid-Murray) along with the Barossa Valley Archives and Historical Trust team up to host a jam-packed evening...

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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

Powerlines and palms discussed at SRBA meeting

By Mel JaunayRepresentatives from the Light Regional Council elected body attended a meeting of the Seppeltsfield Road Business Alliance (SRBA) last week, to provide an update to members regarding options for powerlines currently hanging above...

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‘Copper’ look at that!

After months of planning and battles with wind, hail and even bees, the Kapunda silo mural was finally completed on Monday afternoon. The mural, designed and completed by Australian born artist Sam ‘Smug’ Bates, proudly shows the rich history of...

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‘Resilient, resourceful, remarkable’: Gathering celebrates rural women

The 2025 South Australian Rural Women’s Gathering (SARWG) was held over the weekend, with a collection of recipes contributed by the 234 attendees to be collated into a special souvenir cook book. It’s the final task of the wearied yet elated local...

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Education

Ivy raises awareness on Loud Shirt Day

Last week, students at Tanunda Primary School wore some crazy colours for a good cause on Loud Shirt Day, raising awareness for hearing loss. The day was a resounding success due to the hard work of student Ivy Stollznow, aged eight, who was...

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27 Mar 2024

Patch work

“The underlying soil conditions of this section of the Sturt Highway are reactive clays and continual targeted patching will be required to address uneven surfaces as they develop,” a spokesperson from the Department for Infrastructure and...

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A centre for the Truro community

By Clem StanleyThis year, the community at Truro is celebrating the 150th anniversary of one of the town’s most focal points on the main street: the Truro Town Hall. Ahead of a weekend of festivities, The Leader spoke with Liz Giles, Chairperson of...

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Local Events

Ba-rose-a’s blooming delight

By Matt WebsterThe scent of some of South Australia’s most spectacular roses filled the Barossa Central Shopping Centre over the weekend, when the Rose Society of South Australia hosted its 2025 Spring Rose Show at Nuriootpa. The exhibition ran over...

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Community News

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A home amongst The Vines

On October 25 this year, one of the Barossa’s most cherished retirement villages will celebrate 20 years since the first residents, Elizabeth Ranger and her late husband, John officially called The Vines, Nuriootpa, home. It’s a milestone that...

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Patch work

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‘Copper’ look at that!

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Local student’s act of kindness for Barossa Police

By Clem StanleyPolice Officers in the Barossa Region were recently treated to a Shift Survival Kit, courtesy of 16-year-old Faith Lutheran College student, Hudson Semmler. Speaking with The Leader, Hudson said the gesture was part of his Life class...

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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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Council News

Mount Pleasant football oval back on the agenda

The future use of Talunga Park Oval at Mount Pleasant has again been raised, with a number of items on the agenda of last night’s ordinary meeting of The Barossa Council. Under Procedural Items, it was noted that Michael Ferguson, President of...

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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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15 Oct 2025

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

Property of the Week

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Property

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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Farmer in Focus: Birdwood Venison

Tell us about your farm and your farming background?We began in 1987 with a small herd of fallow deer. Prior to that our family just had a small 10 acre block in the Hills grazing sheep, by 1992 we had moved to Birdwood to extend our farm. Mike was...

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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

Local Business

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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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15 Oct 2025

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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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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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

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A centre for the Truro community

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Special Promotion

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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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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