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Barossa Vintage Festival begins

Janelle Badrice has childhood memories of helping dress the Zerk family’s Barossa Vintage Festival float for the parade, pinning grapes to the arbour on the back of the wagon and dressing up in hand-made German outfits, with her sisters Kristen and...

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Rovers score from Gather Round funding

Nuriootpa Rover Football Club is among the community football recipients sharing in around $3 million of funding through the second round of the South Australian Football Facilities Fund. This year’s grants will assist 37 projects, including 20 in...

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Plea to get back on track

Local bike enthusiast Greg Kretschmer is becoming concerned about the current condition of the Barossa Trail. Greg is part of a group of Nuriootpa cyclists which rides on the track collectively four times per week and says the deteriorating...

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Barossa the star of the small screen

The Leader’s journalist and die-hard footy fan Samantha Field attended Channel 9’s Footy Show broadcast Gather Round in the Barossa last Tuesday evening, and shared her thoughts on the lead up TV event to the big weekend that was. The scene...

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Barossa Vintage Festival

2025 Barossa & Light Scarecrow Gallery

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An Encounter of the country kind

The details surrounding a much-awaited tourism project at Kapunda have been unveiled, with the proposed Drover’s Encounter now outlined in a ‘Light Invest’ document on Light Regional Council’s website. According to the Community FAQs (Frequently...

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Barossa Vintage Festival

On cloud vine

Janelle Badrice has childhood memories of helping dress the Zerk family’s Barossa Vintage Festival float for the parade, pinning grapes to the arbour on the back of the wagon and dressing up in hand-made German outfits, with her sisters Kristen...

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Ebenezer’s St John’s Lutheran Church marks 120 years

By Clem StanleyRising above the vast expanses of vineyards at Ebenezer, St John’s Lutheran Church overlooks the area as it has done now for 120 years. While it may serve as striking to passers-by from the outside, the church’s interior is also a site...

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Community sport a winner with partnership

Intersport Barossa, a Barossa Co-op owned and operated business, has secured gold sponsorship agreements with Barossa Light and Gawler Netball Association (BLGNA) and Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association (BLGFA).The agreements will see both...

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Stories from our veterans: Exhibition to bring a wealth of history to Tanunda

History will come alive this week when Christian Teusner brings his Vintage Festival and ANZAC Day exhibition to Tanunda. The collection brings together the stories of 50 individuals including veterans, veterans’ partners, and war widows.“It’s...

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Barossa Vintage Festival

Stepping back to yesteryear

The Barossa Vintage Festival offers both locals and visitors an avenue to experience all facets of life and industry in the region. And there is no way that the innovations of the future can be celebrated without acknowledging and understanding the...

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Faith teachers sign off after years of service

So far 2025 has been a very different year for former Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda science lab assistant, Bernie Dee. Retiring from Faith after 37 years, two days before her 70th birthday in December last year, Bernie has been taking the...

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Community News

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Barossa Growth Strategy gets go ahead

The Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy has been given the green light, paving the way for potential new supply of employment land at Nuriootpa as well as residential infill at Nuriootpa, Angaston and Tanunda. The Barossa Council...

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Catholic community mourns Pope Francis

Tony Piccolo MP is among those in the local Catholic community mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Easter Monday at the age of 88.“Pope Francis’ leadership, humility and unwavering commitment to social justice left an indelible mark...

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A Festival of Footy at Tanunda

It was perfect weather for the Festival of Footy at Tanunda Oval on Sunday

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Development applications in brief

Development applications in briefTanunda frost fansAn application has been lodged for the installation and operation of four frost fans (FrostBoss C59), located at Lot 10 and Lot 852 Seppeltsfield Road, Tanunda. Public notification will be required...

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Barossa Vintage Festival

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Barossa Vintage Festival

On cloud vine

Janelle Badrice has childhood memories of helping dress the Zerk family’s Barossa Vintage Festival float for the parade, pinning grapes to the arbour on the back of the wagon and dressing up in hand-made German outfits, with her sisters Kristen...

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Barossa Vintage Festival

Bells ring out to launch Barossa Vintage Festival

Barossa Cellar was packed for the launch of the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival on Tuesday evening, which culminated in churches of all denominations from across the region, ringing their bells at 6.30pm. CEO of Barossa Australia, Scott Hazeldine...

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Barossa Vintage Festival begins

Janelle Badrice has childhood memories of helping dress the Zerk family’s Barossa Vintage Festival float for the parade, pinning grapes to the arbour on the back of the wagon and dressing up in hand-made German outfits, with her sisters Kristen and...

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Photo Galleries

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Photo Galleries

Up close and personal with Australia’s wildlife

Kapunda Library hosted two sessions with Animals Anonymous on Friday, allowing children to see and hold some of Australia’s iconic animals. There were snakes, goannas, possums and crocodiles that were showcased by Animals Anonymous, who educated...

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Eve celebrates her special birthday at A Night of Music

It’s not very often that 462 people sing Happy Birthday to you but that is exactly what happened for Eve Herring, of Greenock who celebrated her special 18th Birthday with friends and family together with a special cake and sparklers presented by...

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Mount Pleasant heats up with Caravan Park launch

The Barossa Council Mayor Bim Lange spoke at the official opening of Mount Pleasant Caravan Park last Saturday, after a $2.4 million investment from The Barossa Council and the State Government. Mayor Lange shared with attendees on the day, “Many...

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Rams Farewell Lyndoch in fine form

As the Barossa Rams Rugby Club reflected on their 18 years calling Lyndoch Oval home, in their final fixture at the ground before moving into shiny new facilities in Tanunda next year, the current Senior sides turned on two clinics, scoring...

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Sport

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Rovers score from Gather Round funding

Nuriootpa Rover Football Club is among the community football recipients sharing in around $3 million of funding through the second round of the South Australian Football Facilities Fund. This year’s grants will assist 37 projects, including 20 in...

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Community sport a winner with partnership

Intersport Barossa, a Barossa Co-op owned and operated business, has secured gold sponsorship agreements with Barossa Light and Gawler Netball Association (BLGNA) and Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association (BLGFA).The agreements will see both...

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Local sports associations to receive joint football funding

“So, (we were) fortunate enough to get the $25,000 from the SANFL to upgrade the scoreboard..to be honest so it was time to bring it into the 21st century and look get a digital one happening,“ Josh told The Leader

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Barossa the star of the small screen

The Leader’s journalist and die-hard footy fan Samantha Field attended Channel 9’s Footy Show broadcast Gather Round in the Barossa last Tuesday evening, and shared her thoughts on the lead up TV event to the big weekend that was. The scene...

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Debut event just the beginning

By Samantha FieldOn Thursday Premier Peter Malinauskas, the AFL’s General Manager of Football Laura Kane, and The Barossa Council Mayor, Bim Lange attended a press conference at Barossa Park to officially open Gather Round for 2025. The Oval became...

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It all came to-Gather Barossa businesses give footy event the tick

As the buzz subsides following the Barossa’s very first foray into Gather Round, local businesses from across the region are taking stock of the big weekend that was. With about 10,000 people converging on Barossa Park at Lyndoch for each day of the...

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Transport steps up a gear to Gather Round

A fleet of blue ‘Bounce Around the Barossa’ buses is now ready for AFL Gather Round, providing South Australians and visitors a free hop-on-hop-off service connecting towns, wineries and other businesses across the region. The Government has also...

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Entertainment

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The Powerhouse Circus to visit Barossa

Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall is set to be transformed for a spectacular evening when the Powerhouse Circus Cabaret brings its dynamic and high-energy show to the Barossa for the first time. Fresh off their performances at this year’s Adelaide...

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Matthew Webster

Local Gig Guide - April

Who’s playing around the Barossa this month?

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Central Australian Aboriginal Womens Choir to vist Barossa

The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir will be performing in the Barossa when they embark on their national tour across Australia in 2025. In what will be their biggest tour since 2022, the extraordinary vocal ensemble will bring their...

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Rural

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Gumshire Pork wins big at Sydney Royal

Shaun and Amy Blenkiron of Gumshire Pork at Keyneton have ‘cleaned up’ at this year’s Sydney Easter Royal Show, with 17 pigs, across four breeds, winning numerous classes, including Supreme Pig in Show. Their impressive haul included: Duroc (breed)...

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Farmer in Focus: Tanya and Belind Jaegar, Buchanan

At the end of March, both Tanya and Belinda Jaegar were honoured at the Northern Agricultural Shows Association (NASA) awards night at Jamestown for their contributions to the Eudunda Show. Belinda was awarded NASA’s Young Rural Ambassador Award...

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Water innovations showcased during BIGG site visit

On March 18, Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) conducted an ‘On-farm Water Innovations’ site visit at Warren and Barbara Fargher’s property, ‘Almerta’, at Flaxman Valley. The site visit was conducted by Jane Evans, BIGG Technical Facilitator, and...

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Drought relief

A $55 million funding package designed to help South Australian farmers weather what has been described by many as the ‘worst seen’ drought conditions has been announced by the State Government this week. According to government, the package...

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SA ram tops Australian Merino Index

“It is the culmination of many years of thought processes and hard work, and a belief that our sheep are actually productive,” Allen told The Leader

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Matthew Webster

Fleeces to fundraise in friendly contest

By Mel JaunayThere will be no pulling the wool over the eyes of this year’s judge of the Cambrai Sports Club Fleece Competition, when it is held next week at the Cambrai Sports Ground as the club’s major annual fundraiser. Having been run for close...

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Hay a lifeline for struggling industry

In the midst of drought conditions described as the worst “over a lifetime”, Rotary Club of Adelaide Central Inc. is spearheading a hay delivery initiative to help out primary producers in need. Mark Grossman, who owns property near Angaston and...

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Motoring

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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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Get ready Barossa, there’s a new sheriff in town - the mighty Toyota Tundra

By Jennifer MinnsSome big trucks with a Toyota badge are rolling into the Barossa, with the launch of the new full-size 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited pick-up. The launch follows an extensive, Toyota-first, local re-engineering and development program...

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Honda delivers with intelligent hybrid range

By Jennifer MinnsHonda is proving that it’s ahead of the game, with efficient hybrid systems now available across all models.“Honda has one of the best hybrid systems on the market,“ said Martin Ludwig, Barossa Honda New Vehicle Sales...

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Police News

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POLICE NEWS March 12

Court for driver over Two Wells burnoutsA blown tyre foiled an alleged hoon drivers’ reckless activities early in the morning on Saturday March 8. Just after midnight, Two Wells police heard a vehicle performing burnouts near the township. Patrols...

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WAKE UP BAROSSA: SAPOL pleads with the community following another serious collision

The notorious Stockwell Road and Penrice Road intersection at Light Pass was in the spotlight again this week following a collision between a hatchback and a bus, carrying school children, last Tuesday afternoon. Seriously injuring the driver of the...

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Wake up Barossa

SAPOL pleads with the community following another serious collision The notorious Stockwell Road and Penrice Road intersection at Light Pass was in the spotlight again this week following a collision between a hatchback and a bus, carrying school...

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“Bicycle Bandit” pleads guilty to aggravated robbery

On Monday, South Australia’s “bicycle bandit”, Kym Allen Parsons, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of aggravated robbery. Accused of carrying out armed hold-ups in and around the Barossa over a decade-long period, the 73-year-old offender appeared...

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Council News

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An Encounter of the country kind

The details surrounding a much-awaited tourism project at Kapunda have been unveiled, with the proposed Drover’s Encounter now outlined in a ‘Light Invest’ document on Light Regional Council’s website. According to the Community FAQs (Frequently...

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Light Regional Council Agenda

April 22, 2025This is a selection of agenda items scheduled to be discussed at last night’s meeting. Infrastructure and Sustainability ReportsNo roads were re-sheeted during March. The remaining road (Heintze) within the capital program will be...

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Calling all photographers

The Barossa Photographic Calendar competition is back, with both serious photographers and passionate hobbyists invited to capture the essence of the region with a click. Now in its second decade, 13 images will be selected for the 2026 calendar...

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Goyder’s green waste initiative

Forget FOMO, The Regional Council of Goyder is making sure that residents don’t miss out on a new additional bin service called FOGO - Food Organics Green Organics (green waste bin).From July 1, 2025, the second week of the fortnightly collection...

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Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor

Keep watch on your backyard pool

Dear Sir, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency. Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of...

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Letters to the Editor

Active citizenship

Dear Sir, We are custodians of a unique piece of Planet Earth. The current Barossa Council forged in 1996 from vibrant communities has a population of some 26,000 global citizens (2016 census) and a footprint of some 912 square kilometres. The...

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Letters to the Editor

Unwavering

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for the article you printed in the recent edition of The Leader regarding the BBB Poppy Project. Your unwavering support is so greatly appreciated. Kym MILNE, Gawler

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Letters to the Editor

Celebrating with pride

Dear Sir, Saturday, September 3 is Australian National Flag Day. A day to celebrate with pride the anniversary of the Australian National Flag and all that it represents. Proclaimed in 1996 as a national day, it celebrates the first time the flag...

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Property of the Week

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Comfort and convenience at a prime location

Welcome to Unit 2/20 Redbanks Road, Willaston, a charming home offering a blend of comfort, convenience and modern living. Just a short drive from the vibrant heart of Gawler and minutes from the Northern Expressway, you’ll enjoy the convenience...

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Peaceful living with space, style and a reserve at your back door

Tucked away near the end of a quiet street and backing onto a peaceful reserve, this beautifully presented family home offers the perfect balance of comfort, space and lifestyle – all on a generous 1000sqm allotment. This fabulous property is...

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Jordan Stollznow

Discover your investment opportunity

Welcome to 14 Stuart Street, Nuriootpa - a unique property offering two separate dwellings on a generous 780m² Torrens-titled allotment. This is a remarkable opportunity for astute investors or a perfect solution for an extended family looking for...

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House & Garden

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Winter Home Ideas: Tips for a sustainable garden

In December 2023, horticulturist Michael Homan and husband Paul Amos starred in an episode of Channel Nine’s, The Garden Hustle makeover show, having renovated a section of their sizeable garden with a central fire pit zone. Michael, who works at...

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November in the Garden

By Kristee SemmlerNovember is the perfect time to be outside in the garden enjoying some beautiful weather. This time of year can get quite hectic with the lead up to Christmas and can often feel like time is flying by. Getting out in the garden...

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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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July in the Garden...

It’s safe to say, winter has definitely hit. Last month saw some freezing cold days and a number of frosty mornings, so cold and icy that my birdbath completely froze over! June also finally saw some much-needed rain – a welcome relief for...

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Bee friendly plants

By Kristee SemmlerBees are so incredibly important. They play a vital role in pollinating a large percentage of the food we eat (up to two-thirds of Australia’s food requires pollination by bees!). In the home garden, they help pollinate the fruit...

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Special Promotions

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Special Promotion

Thoughtful design for now and the future

The Barossa Village has completed its latest project with the Buna/Kokoda development at Nuriootpa now ready to welcome its new residents. The project was created in response to the evolving needs of the Barossa community, as the Village looks to...

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Special Promotion

Countdown begins

Food, wine, footy and community will come together in spectacular fashion when the Barossa hosts the Festival of Footy as part of 2025 AFL Gather Round. The Barossa Council will deliver two free events for the community on the weekend of April 12 to...

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Special Promotion

Power Up community breakfast

After a successful inaugural event last year, the second Power Up Community Breakfast will be held during Gather Round. The topic of the breakfast will be ‘One Club: developing a strong inclusive culture for females in the AFL from grassroots to...

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The Barossa Mag

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The Barossa Mag

A Pleasure in Words

With a contagious enthusiasm for words, Chris Russack has ever been drawn to creativity, inspiring those around him and establishing lasting legacies throughout his community.

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The Barossa Mag

Crafting Connections

Switching from tech to beer might seem like a leap, but for Josh Helbig, it felt like a natural evolution. Known to the Barossa community as a free spirit, sharp thinker, and risk-taker, he’s never been one to shy away from a challenge.

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The Barossa Mag

A Game Changer

Nicola Biagi is more than just a name on the local football scene or a respected real estate agent in the Barossa. She’s a leader, mentor, and fierce competitor, both on the field and in life.

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The Barossa Mag

Growing from grassroots

Like the big-sky country at Fords she calls home, the land has been the backdrop to the story of Sarah Noack’s life. In big and small ways, agriculture has always had a tug on Sarah, bringing her back to her roots.

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The Barossa Mag

From Farmlands to Fine Wines

The verdant rice and bamboo fields of Taiwan may be the homeland of Philip and Kevin Liu, but the Valley floor is definitely their heartland.

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