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RAA and Foodbank hold drive at Barossa Co-op to address growing hunger

Volunteers from RAA and Foodbank SA were at Barossa Co-op on Monday, in the big purple van, or RAA Mobile Food Hub, collecting donations for RAA’s annual community Food Drive. Unfortunately, more than 36 per cent of those living in the Barossa region...

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Angaston Christmas Parade Fun on a roll

By Jennifer MinnsGet ready to experience the magic of the Angaston Christmas Parade when Santa rides back into town on Friday, November 29. This year’s parade will feature new, creative floats, alongside familiar favourites, all sure to light up the...

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Girl Talk luncheon fosters friendships and fundraising

The much anticipated Girl Talk luncheon took place at Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, Rowland Flat last Friday. About 100 ladies took the opportunity to dress up and engage in an afternoon of catch ups, networking, fundraising and fun. The event...

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The country showcased

By Jennifer MinnsKapunda is prepped and ready to kick off the 167th annual Kapunda and Light Agricultural Show on Saturday, October 26.A much-loved community event, the Kapunda Show highlights the best of what regional living has to offer - food...

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Blades of contention: Public notification opens for Palmer Wind Farm variation

The long-proposed Palmer Wind Farm project has reached another milestone, with public notification opening last week for the variation application lodged in February. Opponents and supporters of the proposed wind farm have an opportunity to submit...

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Mel Jaunay

Evergreen at 185 years: The Great Anlaby Garden Party

This weekend, October 19 and 20, Anlaby Station will open for its annual Spring Festival, but with this year marking 185 years, The Great Anlaby Garden Party is shaping up to be a celebration worthy of its historic number. There are 640 significant...

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Round-up for an important cause

On October 27 the third Tony Kuchel Memorial Round-up will be held at Tanunda, an event which raises funds for free skin cancer checks and awareness of the seriousness of this disease, all while enjoying a great family day out. Melanoma is the second...

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Joel wins Apprentice of the Year

Angaston local, Joel Verne, 29, has a passion for stonemasonry and bricklaying that has catapulted him straight to the top - winning FCTA’s Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year Award 2023. Joel is a qualified bricklayer and stonemason with Roehr...

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Future of Keyneton’s chapel aired

By Mel JaunayCurrent custodians of the community-owned Keyneton Independent Chapel called a public meeting last Sunday, with the aim to reinvigorate support and use of the historic building. About 17 people attended the meeting, a mix of those with...

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Mel Jaunay

Explosive found at Kapunda Antique store

‘X-plosive’ marked the spot at Sally’s Treasure Hunt, Kapunda last Thursday when it was discovered there was a bottle of Picric Acid among the collection of antiques in the store. Speaking with The Leader, owner Sally Hunt detailed the moment...

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Kapunda’s own young cricketing star - Darcie Brown

Currently playing in the T20 series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Melissa Siri sent some questions to Kapunda’s own young cricketing star, Darcie Brown last week to find out how the tournament is going, how she recovered from a foot injury...

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Community News

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Wine education cross-Pacific collaboration launched

Barossa Australia and Canadian based technology platform Knowbie have joined forces to provide free access to valuable wine education and career-boosting opportunities, alongside Knowbie’s other training courses. ‘Location Series: Barossa, South...

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Evergreen at 185 years: The Great Anlaby Garden Party

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Explosive found at Kapunda Antique store

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Highway upgrade for Truro

Residents and businesses along the main street of Truro will benefit as part of an $87.5 million upgrade to the Sturt Highway, as pavement rehabilitation works commence this month. The section of highway between West Terrace and Wuttke Road is...

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Photo Galleries

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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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Jeremy Nash

11 Oct 2023

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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Tony Robinson

20 Sep 2023

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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16 Aug 2023

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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16 Aug 2023

Sport

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Kapunda’s own young cricketing star - Darcie Brown

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Winter comp basketball winners

The recent Barossa Basketball Winter 2024 season saw 854 players take to the court from 106 teams in the senior and junior competitions, reports the BVABA. The BVABA has thanked the amazing referees and congratulated them on their professionalism...

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Future of football?

Speculation that Freeling Football Club may leave the Barossa Light Gawler competition in favour of another Association, has resulted in an official statement from the Club. The statement, provided on Monday, was prompted by a question from The...

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So close they can almost Touch it

Barossa Valley Touch Football takes up residence at Rugby Precinct The Barossa Valley Touch Football Association has been welcomed for its debut season at the Barossa Rugby precinct later this month, with a ‘Come and Try’ night on October 14...

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Barossa Leader

Kate takes bowling international

By Clem StanleyAngaston’s Kate Argent-Bowden is taking her already decorated bowling career international, having recently been selected in the Australian team competing in November’s Oceania Challenge in New Zealand. Kate is certainly no stranger to...

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HOWZAT: Greenock Schlungers to celebrate new training facility

By Matthew WebsterGreenock Cricket Club will be celebrating the start of the 24/25 Cricket season with the opening of new cricket nets on October 27. The new training facility has been a vision for a long time according to Greenock Cricket Club...

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Officially bowled over

Nuriootpa Bowling Club officially opened its synthetic green on Sunday afternoon – with more than 80 attendees to mark the occasion. Discussing the day, Nuriootpa Bowling Club member and green keeper, Robert Grope said it was great to officially...

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11 Sep 2024

Entertainment

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Local Gig Guide - October

Who’s playing around the Barossa this month?

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01 May 2024

Entertainment

Barossa’s heavy metal ‘Metamorphosis’

Following a slew of successful live performances since its inception in 2020, South Australian heavy metal band, Vapours, released the highly-anticipated debut album ‘Metamorphosis’ on September 30. The band, which features three members from...

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Entertainment

Nuriootpa’s night at the Opera

Nuriootpa will host an intimate night at the Opera when ‘Pocket Tosca’ is presented by the Adelaide Hills Chamber Players in collaboration with Co-Opera on November 16. This pocket production will bring the musical and dramatic power of...

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Rural

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Family legacy in jeopardy

The struggles facing Tim Semmler, a fourth-generation grape grower from Lyndoch have caused him to question if he has a future in the industry he loves. Tim also doubts whether his family legacy will continue, as he won’t be encouraging his three...

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Secondary budburst creates cautious optimism for Barossa growers

By Matt WebsterA second budburst has given a cautious, yet hopeful sentiment to some grape growers across the Barossa, following the recent frost that hit the region. Although there has been an indication of recovery for some, the full moon on...

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Frost bites Barossa grape growers

Barossa’s wine industry faces an uncertain vintage as growers continue to assess the impact of significant frost conditions over the previous week. This comes as a severe hit to grape growers and the wine industry as a whole, which had been enjoying...

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Beef exports skyrocket

South Australian beef export to the United States have increased by nearly four-fold over the past 12 months. Latest data shows $195.7 million of South Australian beef was sold to the US over the year to July, compared to $50.8 million in the 12...

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Pilates for Rural Living grows to support community drought resilience

Barossa Improved Grazing Group (BIGG) launched the Core Strength: Pilates for Rural Living initiative in July, to raise awareness and encourage rural communities to try pilates as a tool for improving wellbeing, especially when facing drought. The...

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Stewarding success for Dutton’s Paul Doering

Among those celebrating success at the Royal Adelaide Show is Dutton’s Paul Doering, who has been bestowed a certificate of appreciation, for a staggering 46 years of Stewarding at the Santa Gertrudis cattle judging. Paul has been involved as...

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11 Sep 2024

Farmer in Focus: Brenton Karger and Sharlene Sampson-Karger

Tell us about your farm and your farming background. Gilberdale is a “paddock to plate” farm operation raising and offering high quality Australian White Lamb based near Kapunda. The Australian White is a premium meat sheep rather than...

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24 Jul 2024

Motoring

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Motoring

Angela Hay: This is my ride

Name: Angela Hay Business: Client care representative, Barossa Veterinary Service Make and model: 2017 VF Commodore SSV Redline How long have you owned this car? Purchased new in 2017, so seven years now. What’s the purpose of this car? It’s my...

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10 Jul 2024

Motoring

Auto Xtra - Towing training and Triton tech at Lyndoch Motors

Lyndoch Motors have the winning trifecta, with the all-new Mitsubishi Triton, upcoming towing training workshop, and new Mitsubishi sales associate, Grant Sapwell, on the team. A Barossa local, Grant has over 30 years’ experience in the car sales...

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10 Jul 2024

Motoring

Matt Webster: This is my ride

Name: Matt Webster Town: Nuriootpa Business: Graphic Designer, Journalist and Photographer at The Leader Newspaper Make and model: 1991 KF Ford Laser Ghia 1.8 SOCH How long have you owned this car? About 12 months. What’s the purpose of this car?...

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12 Jun 2024

Police News

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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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14 Aug 2024

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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14 Aug 2024

“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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19 Jun 2024

March SAPOL crime statistics

Theft and related offending has risen by 12 per cent in South Australia over the past year – largely driven by the increased reporting of shoplifting. While the number of shoplifting offences being reported to police has dropped to the lowest...

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29 May 2024

Council News

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Light Regional Council agenda, October 22

Light Regional Council will hold its October meeting next week. Deputations Barossa Vintage Festival representatives, Rebecca Reynolds and Maz MacGann have been invited to make a 10 minute deputation to Council in regards to the 2025 Barossa Vintage...

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“Something is deeply wrong”

Mid Murray Council Mayor, Simone Bailey has made a heartfelt plea for greater financial assistance on behalf of her community and Council ratepayers at a recent public hearing, as part of an ongoing Federal inquiry into local government...

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Mel Jaunay

Safety concerns prompts pine tree removal

The Barossa Council has announced approximately 40 pine trees at Williamstown will be removed as early as this week, after a near-miss involving a fallen tree triggered an independent report. In a statement released this week, Council advised the...

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Barossa’s next Big Project is on the way

Plans are progressing for the new $13.92 million Barossa Creative Industries Centre to be built at Tanunda according to Mayor of The Barossa Council, Bim Lange, who highlighted the benefits of the development when he was guest speaker at BBBfm AGM...

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Tony Robinson

11 Sep 2024

Letters to the Editor

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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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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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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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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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Charming home, spacious outdoor living

This delightful three-bedroom family home is set on a 540m² block, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and relaxation. Situated in a peaceful neighbourhood at Craigmore, this property offers a blend of indoor comfort and...

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Property

Rare opportunity at Kapunda

A rare opportunity has presented itself in Kapunda, with an historic 1920s house on the market, including retail shop/office space and detached granny flat on the main street of Kapunda. Real Estate agent, Polly Schulz, from Homburg Real Estate...

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Lyndoch land release is being snapped up

The release of 82 allotments at Gilbert’s Hill, Lyndoch is proving popular – with 60 per cent of properties contracted following an open day on Sunday. Attracting around 100 people to the site, the open day was an opportunity for Oakford Homes to...

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14 Aug 2024

House & 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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04 Oct 2023

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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03 Jul 2024

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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05 Jun 2024

Winter Home Ideas: Restoration and renewal at Rawolle Homestead

Debbie and Anthony (Ants) Hibbert say they can finally start watching Grand Designs again, now that their own grand design is complete and their favourite TV show again feels like escapism. One thing is for certain - if Kevin McLeod ever decided to...

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05 Jun 2024

Winter Home Ideas: Cabinet of curiosities at Eden Valley

As you enjoy a scenic drive through Eden Valley this winter, you will approach bare limbed trees and a curious building emblazoned with the sign ‘Eden Valley Wines.’ Step inside and soon you’ll be immersed in the curated wonders, historical...

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05 Jun 2024

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Finding connection through caring at Lutheran Homes Barossa

In recognition of National Carers Week, The Leader paid a visit to Lutheran Homes Barossa (LHB) on Friday to meet with volunteer, Barbara Bosecke, to learn more about her time with the organisation. Barbara moved to the Barossa almost two years ago...

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Skilled volunteer opportunities for caring at Barossa Village

Barossa Village is launching a new volunteer initiative which looks at fostering connections between residents and carers, helping people put to use skills they have honed over a long career in the field. Matt Kowald, General Manager of integrated...

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Unfold Barossa launched

A stylish new biannual guide to some of the Barossa’s best food, drinks, retail and experiences has been launched by The Leader’s head of Special Publications Jordan Stollznow. As its savvy name suggests, Unfold Barossa is an easy to carry, A5 size...

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