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Makers Empire strikes back at Nuriootpa Primary School

By Jennifer Minns A group of innovative students from Nuriootpa Primary School was busy during Design and Technology lessons this year, creating ‘solutions to natural disasters’ using the ‘Makers Empire’ Learning By Design program. Students from Mr...

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Keeping Christmas traditions alive

By Jennifer MinnsIf you like your Christmas puds, Jane Maul, from Barossa Farm Christmas Pudding at Mount Crawford has been making world-class fare for the past 20 years. The popular puddings are the result of Jane’s Scottish grandmother’s recipe and...

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Hampers that won’t break the bank

By Jennifer MinnsLike busy little Christmas elves, the volunteers at the Red Cross Angaston Branch have pulled out the ribbon and the wrapping paper to create their much-loved, bespoke Christmas gift hampers. The items are thoughtfully selected, in...

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Property

Historic dream for sale at Hamley Bridge

By Jennifer MinnsA rare slice of history has recently hit the market at Hamley Bridge, and it’s a project home - complete with former Anglican Church. Set on a sprawling 1,701sqm allotment, the two title property at 31 Makin Street, Hamley Bridge...

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04 Dec 2024

Christmas shines brighter with community donations

By Jennifer MinnsLutheran Care has partnered with Barossa Toyworld for the first time this year, spreading the festive cheer with a Christmas Wishing Tree located in-store for people to donate toys to children in need. The initiative has been well...

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04 Dec 2024

Ellouise delivers with period poverty donation drive

By Jennifer MinnsNuriootpa High School student, Ellouise Porcelli, addressed the global health issue of ‘period poverty’ for her Year 11 SACE research project, partnering with Lutheran Care, Tanunda and the the Barossa Co-op. Ellouise ran a feminine...

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04 Dec 2024

A blooming celebration at Barossa Old Rose Repository

By Jennifer MinnsThere was a delicate scent of rose perfume in the air as the Barossa and Beyond Regional Group of Heritage Roses in Australia (HRIA) came together to celebrate the 21 year anniversary of the Barossa Old Rose Repository at Angaston...

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26 Nov 2024

Josh graduates par excellence

How one Barossa golfer is pursuing his PGA dream The journey from high school graduate into early adulthood tends to follow the familiar trajectory of continued formal education, whether it be a university degree, a TAFE qualification or a trade...

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26 Nov 2024

The Soldier’s Memorial Hall was alive with the sound of music

It was a perfectly orchestrated morning on Friday, thanks to the sweet symphony of 91 Department for Education Instrumental Music students coming together for the annual music workshop at the Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Nuriootpa. Students from...

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Mural magic at Light Pass Primary School

Light Pass Primary School was illuminated on Monday, with a collection of vibrant murals created by Scott Rathman, from Rusted Tin Contemporary Aboriginal Arts. Scott and his son, Junior, have also held a number of cultural workshops at the school...

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Local veterans on a mission to bring purpose post-service

A group of veterans has teamed to ride 15,000 kilometres around Australia on red postie bikes and it’s all for a good cause - supporting veterans’ mental health. Stephen ‘Locky’ Lockwood and Michael ‘DJ’ Djoric, from Freeling are meeting...

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Giving back to those in need with the Community Wishing Tree

Angaston businesses, Yalumba and Kids Unite, are collaborating once again for the annual Community Wishing Tree - an important initiative supporting local families and the joyful tradition of giving back to the community during the festive season...

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