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Tony
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Official opening of Dutton Cabins

A small gathering of family, Members of Parliament, Local Government officials and friends attended the Official Opening of eight new Dutton Cabins at Dutton Park, Kapunda by the Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism on December 17. Food...

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Tony Robinson

08 Jan 2025

Local Events

Yalumba carols prove popular

By Tony RobinsonThe Hill-Smith family and the staff of Yalumba, Angaston celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a community Carols by Candlelight, attended by a packed audience of appreciative local people who gathered in front of the famous clock...

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Tony Robinson

08 Jan 2025

Community News

Zion ladies add Christmas cheer

By Tony RobinsonMembers of Zion Lutheran Church, Angaston, have been busy baking honey biscuits last week for institutions in Adelaide, as part of the Christmas Cheer program of the Lutheran Women of South Australia and Northern Territory. Helping to...

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Tony Robinson

11 Dec 2024

Community News

Mannequins helping with medical training

By Tony Robinson Ms Fleur Marks, Discharge Planner, ALS Facilitator, Angaston and Tanunda Hospitals, was initially a volunteer ambulance officer at Swan Reach before deciding to become a nurse. As guest speaker at the Barossa and Districts Health...

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Tony Robinson

27 Nov 2024

Community News

Barossa Village celebrates 60 years

A mix of clients, residents, staff and friends enjoyed canapes, drinks, live music and presentations when Barossa Village celebrated 60 years of operation, honouring the past while embracing the future at Peter Lehmann Old Redemption Cellar, Tanund...

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Tony Robinson

26 Nov 2024

Community News

Hope for new Hospital: Hospital progressing in the right direction

By Tony Robinson A new Barossa Hospital is finally a step closer to becoming a reality, with a full business case now having been completed and presented to State Government Health Cabinet while funds have been allocated for the purchase of land in...

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Tony Robinson

26 Nov 2024

Local Events

Annual Nurihannam Wine Launch

With food and wine of quality equivalent to any top Australian restaurant, Nuriootpa High School held its annual Nurihannam Wine Launch at the school winery with a special three course meal and the opportunity to sample their latest release wines...

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Tony Robinson

21 Nov 2024

Community News

David Bowley honoured with Ruby naming

Nuriootpa High School has named this year’s Ruby release in honour of long serving agriculture teacher, Mr David Bowley, wine manager and wine mentor of the Nurihannam Wine Program. Miss Milly Hoffmann, wine manager and co-ordinator at Nuriootp...

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Tony Robinson

20 Nov 2024

Community News

Peter Feist talks about historic collection

By Tony RobinsonPeter Feist, a stalwart of Angaston and recent Life Member of the Angaston Football Club chose the topic, “Angaston Reflections” when he was guest speaker at the Angaston & Penrice Historical Society A.G.M. held at the Old Union...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Local Events

Roger proudly displays his Holden history

By Tony RobinsonRoger Mattschoss of Nuriootpa proudly displayed for the first time, his fully restored FX Holden at Sunday’s Barossa Valley GM Owner’s Club Inc. Annual Show ‘n’ Shine at Tolley Reserve, Nuriootpa. It was his father, Malcolm’s first...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Education

Zachary Seaton is VET Student of the Year

By Tony RobinsonZachary Seaton, a Year 12 School Based Apprentice studying a Certificate 2 in Engineering Fabrication through Wonganella Constructions (Karl Roth), has been named 2024 Rotary VET Student of the Year, winning $300 plus a framed...

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Tony Robinson

06 Nov 2024

Community News

Barossa Co-op achieves pleasing $505,226 profit

With total revenue of $82.9 million and achieving growth in a challenging retail environment, the Barossa Co-op, Nuriootpa achieved a $505,226 before tax profit for the 2023-24 financial year, reported Mr Simon Newbold, Chair, the Barossa Co-op at...

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Tony Robinson

30 Oct 2024

Community News

A Halloween spook-tacular

By Tony RobinsonWhen it comes to Halloween themed decorations in the Barossa, the home of Andrew and Chris Plush, Angaston would have to be hard to beat, and when it is lit up at night it certainly does look pretty impressive. Chris Plush, who is...

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Tony Robinson

30 Oct 2024