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The sweet taste of show success

Saturday’s Angaston Show saw visitors and exhibitors travel from across the region to showcase their talents and the fruits of their labour. Despite the warm conditions, the show hall was filled to the brim with all things from cookery and craft...

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Scholarships set students up for success

Studying courses as diverse as Mechanical Engineering, Dental Surgery and Agricultural Science, this year’s group of Thomas Scholarship recipients assists the Barossa’s brightest minds to start their tertiary studies on the right foot. Foundation...

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‘Snail’ of approval

There’s an old saying that, “all good things take time,“ and for iconic local brand Wiech’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles, the ‘Snail of Approval’ has been almost a century in the making. In the beloved brand’s 90th year of handcrafting traditional...

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Education

Xavier College students honoured with prestigious state awards

Xavier College is celebrating a significant achievement for two of its students, who have been awarded prestigious Governor of South Australia Commendation - Excellence Awards. Benjamin Walkuski and Ebony Lewis, are among only 33 students across S...

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Education

Jess invites artists to take a walk on the wild side

High school students are being invited to participate in a wildlife art competition that will feature on the TV show, BTS with Jess. Community TV presenter, Jess McCall is working with Barossa Wildlife Rescue (BWR) on the competition, which is open...

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Walking for a world without Type 1 diabetes

Natasha Faulds from Lyndoch is raising funds for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, inspired by her daughter Mia’s journey with the lifelong autoimmune condition. The Faulds family and friends are participating in this year’s One Walk, a JDRF Australi...

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Historic Angaston mill on the market

The historic Angaston mill and adjoining buildings will soon find new ownership, with the property recently listed for sale by commercial real estate firm, CBRE. Acquired by the Laucke family in 1933, the former mill has most recently been owned by...

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Mayor to advocate for funding change

At a Special Council Meeting of Mid Murray Council on February 18, Elected Members unanimously carried a recommendation to submit a motion to the Local Government Association of South Australia for consideration at its 2025 Ordinary General Meeting...

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A new Kelpie for Kapunda

Earlier in the year, Kapunda welcomed a brand new canine resident, adopted by a local family not long before Christmas. Peta Solomon, and Scott Ashlie and Chase Davidson have recently adopted Rocky the Kelpie, a new furry friend for their older dog...

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