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Cricket

Smashing success for Gawler South

Over the weekend, teams from the Barossa & Light Cricket Association have battled it out for the 2024/25 season premierships across the region. South Gawler has seen a slew of success at Barossa and Light Cricket Association finals over the...

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New proposal for Twin Creek wind farm

A proposed wind farm located between the towns of Kapunda, Eudunda and Truro has commenced public notification through the State Planning Commission. Having previously been granted planning consent in 2019 for its Twin Creek Wind Farm and Energy...

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Local Business

Barossa Village showcases the power of co-design in aged care

As aged care reform drives a shift towards resident empowerment, sustainability, and community integration, Barossa Village is leading the way with its co-design project in 2025. The initiative seeks to transform outdoor spaces into vibrant...

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Council News

Barossa Park handed back to Council for now

The Barossa Park site has been officially handed over to The Barossa Council from the managing contractor, marking the completion of major building works on the site prior to the scheduled Gather Round on April 12 to13. Speaking to The Leader, The...

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The power of fashionable glasses

Glasses can be a simple tool for vision correction, but they can be so much more. They can also be a statement piece, a way to give people a little taste of who you are, and a way to enhance style - and confidence. At Barossa & Light Optometrists...

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Abusive parents will cop hefty fines

Member for Light Tony Piccolo has spoken in favour of the bill to Parliament to address the increasing issue of abusive behaviour from parents, caregivers or carers towards school staff in South Australia. The amendment will include increasing...

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Disability Parking Permit Scheme Amendment Bill

In a significant move towards greater inclusivity and support for individuals living with disabilities, the Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill has been introduced. Central to this reform is the recognition of invisible...

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A taste of victory, with a salty twist

The 111th Tanunda Show proved a success with high quality competition entrants and potentially a new Show record set for excessively exuberant celebrations, as David Wright of Tanunda found out he’d won the coveted ‘Champion Sauce’ Rosette in the...

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Historic Springton home on the market

Many South Australian children grew up hearing about the famous Herbig family that lived in a tree that still stands at Springton. Now, a historic complex of four dwellings built by members of the Herbig family, is on the market. The property at...

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Education

Teen Parliament student secures scholarship

Xavier College is celebrating the outstanding achievement of Year 10 student Indianna Probert, who has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship as part of Teen Parliament 2025. Indianna, from the Xavier College Two Wells Campus, was selected to join the...

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Police News

POLICE NEWS March 12

Court for driver over Two Wells burnoutsA blown tyre foiled an alleged hoon drivers’ reckless activities early in the morning on Saturday March 8. Just after midnight, Two Wells police heard a vehicle performing burnouts near the township. Patrols...

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Development applications in brief

Nuriootpa car wash on notificationAn application for the construction of a carwash located at 69-71 Murray Street, Nuriootpa is currently on public notification. The proposal comprises three manual bays and two automatic bays, five vacuum bays...

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