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Clem
Stanley

It’s Peter’s turn

The Regional Council of Goyder’s 2025 Citizen of the Year for the Eudunda Ward is Peter Bonner, a recognisable face in the local community for his many positions across the town. Peter arrived at Eudunda in 1992, along with his wife Dot, and two...

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Clem Stanley

6 hours ago

Community News

Stars of Barossa still shining bright

The Barossa Council’s Community Event of the Year 2025 is the absolutely dazzling night that was Stars of Barossa. A ‘Dancing with the Stars’ inspired competition organised by Charmaine Reimann, the event raised $54,000 for Barossa Are...

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Clem Stanley

7 hours ago

Community News

Planting Seeds of Hope for a new Barossa Hospital

*This story contains details which some readers may find distressing. Often, a person is at their most vulnerable when experiencing any kind of mental health condition or problem, and the thought of having to travel far from home can escalate things...

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Clem Stanley

7 hours ago

Community News

Art and soul

As reported in last week’s edition of The Leader, the Barossa Creative Industries Centre is well and truly on the way, and set to have construction finished in mid-2026. This week, some of the Barossa’s long-time arts supporters have shared how...

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Clem Stanley

15 Jan 2025

Community News

Diamond day for Sophie and David

Today, on Wednesday, January 15 2025, Sophie and David Quodling of Nuriootpa are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Across such an astonishing number of years, the pair has together been through many ups and downs, and most likely touched...

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Clem Stanley

15 Jan 2025

Cricket

Outbacks’ captain plays at home

Country Cricket Championships, Barossa Some of the country’s best cricketers have descended on the Barossa since January 4, with teams from across the nation here to compete in the Australian Country Cricket Championships, hosted at a range of...

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Clem Stanley

08 Jan 2025

Community News

Creative Industries Centre leaves the drawing board

Final approvals have been given for the first culture, the arts, heritage and history development of The Barossa Council’s ‘The Big Project’ 35-year plan. On Monday, January 6, The Barossa Council held a Special Council Meeting to move a motion...

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Clem Stanley

08 Jan 2025

Sport

Two series podiums for Go-Kart Ace

By Clem StanleyAngaston local, Sam Spiteri, 14, travelled to Melbourne over the weekend to receive two significant accolades for his achievements in the Victorian Country Go-Karting series. Sam received an overall third place trophy for the 2024...

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Clem Stanley

18 Dec 2024

Education

Marino on the move

As the 2024 school year comes to a close this week, current Kapunda High School principal, David Marino, is preparing to make a significant move: taking over the leadership role at Nuriootpa High School for 2025. Speaking with The Leader, David...

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Clem Stanley

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Rose Brooks Sanctuary gives animals a Wild Life

By Clem StanleyFittingly named after its tireless founder, Barossa Wildlife Rescue officially opened the new Rose Brooks Sanctuary at the Barossa Pavilions site at Lyndoch on Friday. Years of work, time, and resources donated from numerous community...

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Clem Stanley

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Henry’s story highlights hospital need

As The Leader prepares to launch our Building a new Barossa Hospital petition in our December 11 edition, we’re highlighting health stories which show the glaring need for a larger regional hospital in our area. The pressing need for a larger...

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Clem Stanley

04 Dec 2024

Community News

Eden Valley not playing around

By Clem StanleyOn Monday afternoon, residents of Eden Valley were invited to a drop in session at the Murray Recreation and Caravan Park to discuss new places to play with representatives from The Barossa Council. One local resident, Danielle Baker...

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Clem Stanley

04 Dec 2024

Community News

Warm reception for new frost protection

Wine Australia is calling for wine grape growers and wine producers to provide feedback on the development of a game-changing resource - the National Vineyard Register (NVR). The NVR plans to empower the Australian grape and wine sector to make...

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Clem Stanley

27 Nov 2024