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Outbacks’ captain plays at home

Country Cricket Championships, Barossa Some of the country’s best cricketers have descended on the Barossa since January 4, with teams from across the nation here to compete in the Australian Country Cricket Championships, hosted at a range of...

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Clem Stanley

20 hours ago

Community News

Creative Industries Centre leaves the drawing board

Final approvals have been given for the first culture, the arts, heritage and history development of The Barossa Council’s ‘The Big Project’ 35-year plan. On Monday, January 6, The Barossa Council held a Special Council Meeting to move a motion...

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Clem Stanley

23 hours ago

Sport

Two series podiums for Go-Kart Ace

By Clem StanleyAngaston local, Sam Spiteri, 14, travelled to Melbourne over the weekend to receive two significant accolades for his achievements in the Victorian Country Go-Karting series. Sam received an overall third place trophy for the 2024...

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Clem Stanley

18 Dec 2024

Education

Marino on the move

As the 2024 school year comes to a close this week, current Kapunda High School principal, David Marino, is preparing to make a significant move: taking over the leadership role at Nuriootpa High School for 2025. Speaking with The Leader, David...

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Clem Stanley

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Rose Brooks Sanctuary gives animals a Wild Life

By Clem StanleyFittingly named after its tireless founder, Barossa Wildlife Rescue officially opened the new Rose Brooks Sanctuary at the Barossa Pavilions site at Lyndoch on Friday. Years of work, time, and resources donated from numerous community...

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Clem Stanley

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Henry’s story highlights hospital need

As The Leader prepares to launch our Building a new Barossa Hospital petition in our December 11 edition, we’re highlighting health stories which show the glaring need for a larger regional hospital in our area. The pressing need for a larger...

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Clem Stanley

04 Dec 2024

Community News

Eden Valley not playing around

By Clem StanleyOn Monday afternoon, residents of Eden Valley were invited to a drop in session at the Murray Recreation and Caravan Park to discuss new places to play with representatives from The Barossa Council. One local resident, Danielle Baker...

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Clem Stanley

04 Dec 2024

Community News

Warm reception for new frost protection

Wine Australia is calling for wine grape growers and wine producers to provide feedback on the development of a game-changing resource - the National Vineyard Register (NVR). The NVR plans to empower the Australian grape and wine sector to make...

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Clem Stanley

27 Nov 2024

Local Events

Brightening Lobethal with a Christmas song

By Clem StanleyOn December 7, the entire greater Adelaide region will be looking to the Hills town of Lobethal and adjusting their eyes, as it is soon to undergo its annual transformation into a shining Christmas epicentre. The Lights of Lobethal...

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Clem Stanley

26 Nov 2024

Local Business

Stocky is the local... even if you’re not

It may be simultaneously the Barossa’s best-kept secret, and most well-known pub, but one thing is for sure, anyone who passes through the doors of the Stockwell Hotel is bound to feel welcomed straight away. Following the business’ brief closure at...

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Clem Stanley

26 Nov 2024

Community News

Wildlife sanctuary soon to open

After decades of work rescuing and selflessly caring for injured animals, Barossa Wildlife Rescue is about to celebrate the official opening of the Rose Brooks Sanctuary at Lyndoch. Work is nearing completion at the Sanctuary, with the site having...

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Clem Stanley

26 Nov 2024

Community News

Barossa dancer gets the Aus Ballet experience

One local dancer was given the opportunity to travel to Melbourne earlier this year as part of a partnership program between The Australian Ballet and Telstra. Earlier this year, when The Australian Ballet brought its touring production of Sleeping...

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Clem Stanley

20 Nov 2024

Community News

Tour de Tanunda Primary as kids take to the track

Students at Tanunda Primary School are carving up their brand-new bike track, which recently opened by the school’s oval. Complete with road signs, pedestrian crossings, speed bumps, and a roundabout, Student Well-being Coordinator Jemma Worroll...

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Clem Stanley

20 Nov 2024