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Peter Feist talks about historic collection

By Tony RobinsonPeter Feist, a stalwart of Angaston and recent Life Member of the Angaston Football Club chose the topic, “Angaston Reflections” when he was guest speaker at the Angaston & Penrice Historical Society A.G.M. held at the Old Union...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Local Events

Roger proudly displays his Holden history

By Tony RobinsonRoger Mattschoss of Nuriootpa proudly displayed for the first time, his fully restored FX Holden at Sunday’s Barossa Valley GM Owner’s Club Inc. Annual Show ‘n’ Shine at Tolley Reserve, Nuriootpa. It was his father, Malcolm’s first...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Education

Zachary Seaton is VET Student of the Year

By Tony RobinsonZachary Seaton, a Year 12 School Based Apprentice studying a Certificate 2 in Engineering Fabrication through Wonganella Constructions (Karl Roth), has been named 2024 Rotary VET Student of the Year, winning $300 plus a framed...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Community News

Barossa Co-op achieves pleasing $505,226 profit

With total revenue of $82.9 million and achieving growth in a challenging retail environment, the Barossa Co-op, Nuriootpa achieved a $505,226 before tax profit for the 2023-24 financial year, reported Mr Simon Newbold, Chair, the Barossa Co-op at...

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Tony Robinson

30 Oct 2024

Community News

A Halloween spook-tacular

By Tony RobinsonWhen it comes to Halloween themed decorations in the Barossa, the home of Andrew and Chris Plush, Angaston would have to be hard to beat, and when it is lit up at night it certainly does look pretty impressive. Chris Plush, who is...

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Tony Robinson

30 Oct 2024

Community News

Double celebration for Marananga Brass Band

Members of Marananga Brass Band had plenty of reasons for celebration at the Band Hall on Sunday afternoon. Firstly there was the Band’s 100th Birthday Party and then the surprise announcement by Thomas Ludi, the Band’s Conductor, that the South...

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Tony Robinson

23 Oct 2024

Community News

Enjoyable Bushgardens’ picnic for Barossa Rotarians

Members of the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley enjoyed a picnic at Barossa Bushgardens, Nuriootpa on September 29, when Ray Duance, Rotarian and enthusiastic member of Barossa Bushgardens, provided an informative session about the creation and history...

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Tony Robinson

18 Oct 2024

Community News

Community Helpers celebrates 25th Anniversary

Community Helpers, a Barossa based organisation that has donated over $3 million back to the Barossa community, celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Angaston Bowling Club on Sunday. Jeff Hoffmann, chair, welcomed past and present helpers, saying...

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Tony Robinson

09 Oct 2024

Community News

Barossa Rotarians win top road safety award

The Barossa Rotary Organising Committee has won the 2024 Toyota Community Road Safety Award through its commitment in delivering the RYDA program to young Australians. At the Nuriootpa Sports Centre last Tuesday Mr Jason Bentley, Barossa Valley...

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Tony Robinson

19 Sep 2024

Community News

Rotary supports two university scholarships

Sophie Braunack, Williamstown and Jack Pietsch, Nuriootpa are this year’s scholarship recipients who will receive financial assistance to assist their university study through the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley. Rotarian John Semmler, the Scholarship...

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Tony Robinson

18 Sep 2024

Council News

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

Community News

Chris Russack heads Angaston Lions

By Tony Robinson Chris Russack was inducted as incoming president of Angaston & District Lions Club during the club’s Handover Dinner Meeting held at the Barossa Brauhaus Hotel, Angaston on August 12. Earlier on Chris welcomed everyone to the...

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Tony Robinson

21 Aug 2024

Community News

Special lunch honours Mark Weaver

As a policeman, Senior Sergeant Mark Weaver could possibly have been South Australia’s most awarded member of SAPOL and around 140 of his family and close friends paid tribute to this much loved man when a special Mark Weaver MND Day was held at...

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Tony Robinson

07 Aug 2024