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Sarah reaches for the stars

Dr. Sarah Cannard rocketed to new heights with her recent nomination for the 2025 Australian of the Year for South Australia. Sarah is an experienced senior engineer with a PhD in aerospace engineering and was among four South Australians recognised...

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20 Nov 2024

Blazing saddles: Barossa Rodeo thrills in scorcher

It was a dusty combination of hats, boots, hooves and heat on Saturday, as approximately 800 people endured a sweltering 36-degrees at the third annual Barossa Rodeo at Lyndoch. Competitors from all over Australia showcased their skills in an...

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20 Nov 2024

Barossa painters win two in a row

It’s two years in a row for the team at Craig Marston Painting, as they celebrate once again being awarded at the Master Painters South Australia Awards of Excellence for their work on The Clubhouse Barossa (Tanunda Clubhouse). The team was selected...

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13 Nov 2024

Sandy Creek wins Golf Club of the Year

Sandy Creek Golf Club is celebrating a recent award, having been named ‘Club of the Year’ at the SA Golf Industry Awards night on Saturday, October 19 at the Hilton Adelaide. The prestigious award was judged on several factors including...

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13 Nov 2024

Keyneton Primary students honour Veterans with letters for Remembrance Day

Students at Keyneton Primary School connected with Australian military veterans in a heartfelt way this Remembrance Day. Over the past week, a group of enthusiastic students wrote letters of gratitude to various veterans’ groups and military...

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13 Nov 2024

Sport

Local gymnasts succeed at Special Olympics

The 2024 Special Olympics SA State Games began last weekend with athletes from Kapunda claiming gold and silver medals in gymnastics. The opening ceremony hosted athletes from all over the state on Friday for the two-week festival of inclusive...

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A day to remember

At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a minute’s silence to commemorate those who have died while serving in all wars and conflicts will be observed. While it’s a moving and significant day for anyone who takes part...

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Postal Service ends at Sandy Creek

Customers of the Sandy Creek Post Office will no longer be able to collect their post from the County Post Agent located at the Sandy Creek Hotel following its permanent closure last week. Residents were notified that their post would be redirected...

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Barossa Leader

Enjoy your red wine at ‘Blues in the Vines’

By Matt WebsterTim Smith Wines will play host to some of the world’s finest blues acts at ‘Blues in the Vines’ on December 1. Headlining the event is Frank Sultana, winner of the International Blues Challenge in 2023. The event will also bring the...

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Sudden loss of beloved family man

The sudden and unexpected death of a loving husband and father has left one Barossa family facing an overwhelming set of challenges, as they grieve his passing. Troy McMartin was just 46 when he died following complications from an infection...

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30 Oct 2024

Budburst Music Festival returns to Lyndoch

Budburst Music Festival is blossoming again as it returns to Lyndoch on October 26. From 5.00pm to 9.00pm, the Chateau Yaldara Manor House will be transformed into a festival of music as the annual event showcases young and local musicians within...

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23 Oct 2024

Football

Footy coach champ

Tanunda’s Nicola Biagi has taken out the 2024 Central Zone Female Community Coach award at the 2024 SANFL Community Volunteers Awards. Recognised for her commitment to female football coaching, Nicola said it was an honour to be recognised in...

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