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Rural

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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09 Apr 2025

Barossa Leader

Anglicans’ hope in an uncertain world

By Mel JaunayBarossa Anglican Parish will open its doors throughout April, with a mission to inspire hope during what could be described as an era of uncertainty and worry.‘Hope25 - Hope in an Uncertain World’ is, according to its website...

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09 Apr 2025

A big ride for Rob

By Mel JaunayRob Schmidt of Tanunda is down to his final hours of preparation this week, ahead of a 2,000km, 10-day adventure in which he will traverse the River Murray on a jetski. Starting on April 10, 65-year-old Rob will begin his trek from...

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09 Apr 2025

A chapter closes for Kapunda book club

The front door is unlocked at the Kapunda home of Geoff Sclare and Trish Simpson. Everyone knows there’s no need to knock, just come on in – and after 17 years of the Kapunda U3A book club being hosted at this address, it’s no wonder the members...

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03 Apr 2025

New CEO brings creative approach to LHB

Michelle Schupelius of Kapunda has been appointed as Lutheran Homes Barossa’s (LHB) new Chief Executive Officer. Starting with LHB on March 11, Michelle has been busy acquainting herself with staff and residents, many of whom may already be familiar...

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03 Apr 2025

Twin Creek Wind Farm proposal prompts community meeting

About 65 people turned out for a community-led information session regarding the proposed Twin Creek Wind Farm at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa on Thursday. Organised in conjunction with members of the Hansborough and Districts...

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26 Mar 2025

Rural

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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26 Mar 2025

Health

Regional health services praised by new parents

The journey into parenthood is as exciting as it is daunting, and it is fair to say that the experience expectant parents receive in the lead up to baby’s arrival and during birth can have a significant impact on postpartum recovery and wellbeing...

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Rural

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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Tanja’s wonderful world

By Mel JaunayIt’s taken a little bit of time for Tanja Souter to adjust to calling herself an ‘artist’, but now, the Nuriootpa painter is in the midst of her first solo exhibition, ‘What a wonderful world’, at Mount Pleasant Library’s community art...

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Special Promotion

Empowering people to age well and live fully

It’s no small thing to earn the generational trust of customers. But for Peter Balogh and Lee Teusner at Go Vita Tanunda, it is a privilege earned, and one they continuously strive to keep. “If grandma’s here and the daughter’s here and the...

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Council News

Mayor Bill resigns

After 14 years of dedicated service, Bill O’Brien will step down as Mayor of Light Regional Council, as of March 18. Since making the announcement last Wednesday, Mayor Bill has been flooded with well-wishes – take a walk along the main street...

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