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Tony
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Doddridge family led a frugal life

By Tony RobinsonYears ago when the Doddridge Blacksmith Shop in Angaston was in full operation, times were tough in business as the family led a frugal life while concentrating on building things to last. This summed up the Angaston Heritage new...

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Tony Robinson

09 Apr 2025

Barossa Leader

Barons of Barossa celebrate quiet achievers of the region

The Barossa Cellar was the perfect setting for 100 guests attending a very special event hosted by the Barons of Barossa on Thursday April 3. The celebration included the induction of four new barons, nominated in recognition of their service to the...

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The Leader

09 Apr 2025

Community News

Waste clothing could become a council problem

The Rotary Club of Barossa Valley is one of the few organisations still taking in surplus clothing. However, with freight to the major customer, Malaysia rapidly becoming too cost prohibitive, Rotarian Peter Thomas is concerned that if it becomes...

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Tony Robinson

05 Mar 2025

Community News

Great things are happening for Tanunda Town Band

By Tony RobinsonTanunda Town Band is a terrific organisation to be part of with great things happening this year, including the band’s very first Teddy Bear’s Picnic at this year’s Barossa Vintage Festival which promises to be a great event, said...

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Tony Robinson

26 Feb 2025

Community News

Big things can be achieved says Nuriootpa dentist

Visiting my dentist, Dr. John Schaefer, and hygienist, Lisa Dahms, Barossa Dental, for my regular check-up just recently before they could examine my teeth, I discovered two of the most passionate people who are right behind The Leader campaign for...

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Tony Robinson

26 Feb 2025

Community News

Trevor reaches 65 year banding milestone

Trevor Wilksch, Marananga Brass Band’s President, has been acknowledged by the band on attaining 65 years as a Band member. He was appointed Life Member in 2007, and is by far the longest serving current player, having commenced as a teenager...

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Tony Robinson

19 Feb 2025

Community News

Harrison Rice wins Kegel Club Challenge

By Tony RobinsonHarrison Rice, a medical student, from the University of Adelaide currently working in our region with a group of other like minded students, is this year’s trophy winner of the Flinders University MD Rural Stream Barossa Valley...

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Tony Robinson

05 Feb 2025

Local Business

Harcourts Barossa to take over

At a special Wine and Cheese Night held at Harcourts Barossa Real Estate last Thursday, Lisa Akeroyd officially announced that she has sold her business, Barossa Rental Specialists to Julie Thring of Harcourts Barossa Real Estate, who will...

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Tony Robinson

29 Jan 2025

Community News

Official opening of Dutton Cabins

A small gathering of family, Members of Parliament, Local Government officials and friends attended the Official Opening of eight new Dutton Cabins at Dutton Park, Kapunda by the Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism on December 17. Food...

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Tony Robinson

08 Jan 2025

Local Events

Yalumba carols prove popular

By Tony RobinsonThe Hill-Smith family and the staff of Yalumba, Angaston celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a community Carols by Candlelight, attended by a packed audience of appreciative local people who gathered in front of the famous clock...

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Tony Robinson

08 Jan 2025

Community News

Zion ladies add Christmas cheer

By Tony RobinsonMembers of Zion Lutheran Church, Angaston, have been busy baking honey biscuits last week for institutions in Adelaide, as part of the Christmas Cheer program of the Lutheran Women of South Australia and Northern Territory. Helping to...

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Tony Robinson

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Mannequins helping with medical training

By Tony Robinson Ms Fleur Marks, Discharge Planner, ALS Facilitator, Angaston and Tanunda Hospitals, was initially a volunteer ambulance officer at Swan Reach before deciding to become a nurse. As guest speaker at the Barossa and Districts Health...

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Tony Robinson

27 Nov 2024

Community News

Barossa Village celebrates 60 years

A mix of clients, residents, staff and friends enjoyed canapes, drinks, live music and presentations when Barossa Village celebrated 60 years of operation, honouring the past while embracing the future at Peter Lehmann Old Redemption Cellar, Tanund...

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Tony Robinson

26 Nov 2024