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16 Apr 2025

Hurn calls for free flu vaccine blitz

A sharp rise in flu cases has prompted calls for the State Government to commit to offering free flu vaccinations for any South Australian who wants one ahead of winter. Shadow Health Minister and Member for Schubert Ashton Hurn is calling for...

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16 Apr 2025

Pit stop

As the Easter long weekend approaches and traffic begins to build across the region, a group of passionate volunteers from Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis are reminding motorists to stop, rest, and stay safe on the road. Whether heading to or from the...

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16 Apr 2025

Barossa Airshow thrills in the hills

It was an action-packed day in the sky on Sunday, when aviation enthusiasts gathered at Rowland Flat Airfield, Krondorf for the 2025 Barossa Airshow. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley, the biennial event captivated audiences with energetic...

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11 Apr 2025

The ‘bear’ necessities

Tanunda Newsagency’s Megan McKenzie says she never expected a suitcase full of teddy bears to create such a ripple effect. After travelling to Cambodia with Cows for Cambodia and South Australian media personality Andrew “Cosi” Costello, Megan...

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09 Apr 2025

Education

Eringa restoration building the future for Kapunda High School

The restoration of the historic Eringa building at Kapunda High School is well underway following the devastating fire in May 2022. Much like waving a flag to say it’s on its way, in recent weeks the reconstruction of the iconic chimneys and roof...

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03 Apr 2025

Entertainment

The Powerhouse Circus to visit Barossa

Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall is set to be transformed for a spectacular evening when the Powerhouse Circus Cabaret brings its dynamic and high-energy show to the Barossa for the first time. Fresh off their performances at this year’s Adelaide...

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02 Apr 2025

A decade in the making

For the past decade, Damien Mulholland and the caffeination specialists at Bean Addiction Artisanal Coffee Roasters, Nuriootpa, have ‘bean’ at the heart of fuelling the Barossa Valley with premium, locally roasted coffee. Whether it’s through...

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Vines, Wines and Tequila?

The Barossa’s reputation as a producer of great wine is undeniable, however, there is most certainly one drink that isn’t associated with the region - tequila. Justin Conceicao is on a mission to change that for good, and bring this unique...

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Rural

SA ram tops Australian Merino Index

“It is the culmination of many years of thought processes and hard work, and a belief that our sheep are actually productive,” Allen told The Leader

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Football

Rory and Belinda Sloane visit the Barossa ahead of Gather Round

Former Adelaide Crows captain Rory Sloane and his wife, Belinda, recently took a trip to the Barossa Valley for some filming in preparation for the upcoming ‘Gather Round in the Barossa’ TV special event. Their visit was part of their effort to...

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Putting one foot in front of the other for mental health

This Saturday will see men from across the region putting one foot in front of the other, as ‘Walk for a Bloke’ makes its debut trek through the Barossa. Starting and ending at Tanunda, the event will provide an opportunity for men to come...

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19 Mar 2025

Sport

Bombers’ bowls victory

By Mike Teakle Division 1: Kapunda 86-75 Nuriootpa Kapunda broke a 37-year Division 1 premiership drought when the team beat Nuriootpa by 11 shots in the grand final at Kapunda on Saturday morning. The Bombers were the form team late in the regular...

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