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Gretel
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Voting extended for Barossa Event Industry Awards

By Gretel MeadVoting is still open to the public for the Barossa Event Industry Awards. The first event of its kind, the awards, established by All Occasions Events, highlights the work of local businesses in the events industry.“We wanted to open up...

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Gretel Mead

18 Sep 2024

Football

Anthony’s major BLGFA milestone

By Gretel MeadAnthony Schubert of Angaston Football Club was officially welcomed into the local footballer’s Hall of Fame last week – awarded a life membership with the Barossa Light Gawler Football Association (BLGFA) at the Schluter Medal Count...

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Gretel Mead

18 Sep 2024

Community News

Veterans ride against suicide

ran Ride for Suicide - Entire Text The ninth annual ‘Ride Against Suicide’ was held on Sunday September 8, raising vital funds and awareness for suicide and the ripple effect it has on families, colleagues, and the broader communities. The...

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Gretel Mead

18 Sep 2024

Sport

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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Gretel Mead

11 Sep 2024

Community News

Eden Valley residents advocate for “lifeline” bridge

More than 50 residents from Eden Valley and nearby areas assembled at the Moss Smith Road Bridge on Thursday afternoon for an onsite meeting with staff members from The Barossa Council. According to a letter issued to Eden Valley residents, the...

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Gretel Mead

11 Sep 2024

Football

Nicholas Gregurke awarded 2024 Schluter Medal at BLGFA Medal Count

Nuriootpa Football Club’s Nicholas Gregurke was awarded the Schluter Medal on Monday evening at the Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association Medal Count. Held at The Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa, Gregurke received 22 votes in...

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Gretel Mead

11 Sep 2024

Community News

Barossa hosts Red Cross workshop

A Red Cross workshop on preparing for emergencies was held at Tanunda recently, with Valeria Anaya, Project Officer - EmergencyRedi, Community Resilience, discussing the importance of planning with the small but interested group which attended...

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Gretel Mead

06 Sep 2024

Emergency Services

Local police meet with the community

After a campaign for more transport options in the region, Member for Schubert, Ashton Hurn MP, and Casey Pfeiffer, venue manager at Artisans of Barossa are among those celebrating a rideshare breakthrough this week. The State Government has...

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Gretel Mead

04 Sep 2024

Education

Preserving history and building career pathways

By Gretel Mead Kapunda High School is expanding career opportunities for students, now offering a unique ‘Flexible Industry Pathway in Heritage Trades’, the only program of its kind in Australia. Launched in 2023, the program is designed for those...

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Gretel Mead

04 Sep 2024

Community News

A Paralympic dream for local athletics coach

Nuriootpa-based athletics coach, Simon Moran arrived in Paris last week for the 2024 Paralympic Games, where he will be representing the region as the coach of Angus Hincksman. An athletics coach since 2003, Simon has spent the past eight years...

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Gretel Mead

30 Aug 2024

Community News

Homelessness in the spotlight at regional roundtable

Homelessness in the region was the focus of a highly-anticipated roundtable event hosted by Foundation Barossa at Barossa Campus last Wednesday. With representation from key service providers, including Lutheran Care and Centacare, as well as...

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Gretel Mead

28 Aug 2024

Barossa Leader

Esther embraces Highland heritage

At just 19 years-of-age, Barossa identity, Esther Troup harnesses a unique passion for her heritage, seemingly switching between her ‘Gen Z’ self and life as a highland dancer with the tune of the piper. Kilting up since before she could even walk...

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Gretel Mead

28 Aug 2024

Community News

Seniors forum success

Guest speakers from the RAA, Stroke Foundation and Dementia Australia were among an insightful line-up of speakers at Member for Schubert, Ashton Hurn’s inaugural Barossa Seniors Forum on August 20. Attracting more than 200 people, the forum was...

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Gretel Mead

23 Aug 2024