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McKenzie
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You Bett it’s good!

Ms Betty ‘Bett’ Kempton of Nuriootpa, who is turning 93 at the end of the month, said pilates has been very helpful to her overall health and wellbeing. Since September 2020, Bett has been keeping active at Pilates Barossa every Thursday...

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McKenzie Thompson

09 Nov 2022

Community News

Crunch time: Australia faced with potato shortage

Barossa consumers could soon be stocking up on their favourite chip brands after some major producers have warned that potato stock levels could be diminished due to wet weather in South Eastern Australia with some crops being submerged in water...

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McKenzie Thompson

02 Nov 2022

Community News

Barossa groups collaborate for a better future

The Barossa Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) established in 2018, together with Enhance Barossa Mental Health hosted a forum for service providers last Thursday at the Angaston Football Clubrooms, with the intent of identifying barriers and service...

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McKenzie Thompson

02 Nov 2022

Community News

Will it ever stop?

“At what point is something going to be done about this intersection?” These are the words of Mr Geoff Payne, owner of Angaston Vineyards Motel at Angaston Road, corner of Stockwell Road intersection, who’s fence has been damaged a second time...

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Halloween Trick or Treat Trail at Barossa Fresh

Children wearing spooky costumes and their families walked the Barossa Fresh Halloween Trick or Treat trail on Monday night to collect their gruesome goodies. All $2 proceeds went directly to Kick Start for Kids. The trail, which began at the...

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McKenzie Thompson

02 Nov 2022

Community News

Nuriootpa Town Band 142 years strong

Established in 1880, the Nuriootpa Town Band started from small beginnings as a brass band of only ten players. In more recent years, the band diversified to become a concert band and welcomed woodwind players to form the larger and more musically...

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McKenzie Thompson

27 Oct 2022

Community News

More than just a meal

Meals on Wheels Barossa Valley branch celebrated their 50th birthday at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa with afternoon tea on October 18. During the presentation thirty volunteers also received Year of Service awards for their...

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McKenzie Thompson

26 Oct 2022

Community News

IN PICTURES: Coffee and cake for cancer

Barossa Area Fundraisers for Cancer (BAFFC) raised $7,300 from a coffee and cake fundraiser attended by 100 people at Barossa Valley Hire on October 19. Barossa Valley Hire Director, Mr Mark Burton initiated the event to make other local businesses...

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McKenzie Thompson

26 Oct 2022

Community News

Volunteer reaches 50-year milestone at Meals on Wheels

Ms Joan Lindner of Rowland Flat received her award and acknowledgement on October 18 for 50 years of service at Meals on Wheels Barossa branch during a special celebration at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa. Ms Lindner has been...

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School holiday chocolate workshop

On October 13 during the school holidays, twenty children and their parents participated in a chocolate workshop at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Factory, Tanund

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McKenzie Thompson

19 Oct 2022

Council News

Tanunda to become a pedestrian friendly precinct

In hopes of encouraging more people and families to visit the region, The Barossa Council Mayor Bim Lange said in the future there is a strong vision to transform Tanunda main street into a pedestrian friendly precinct which is identified in...

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McKenzie Thompson

19 Oct 2022

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S-CROSS: The modern day SUV

With a rugged, yet modern exterior, the all-new Suzuki S-CROSS ALLGRIP will take any adventure to the next level. Suited for the young family, the Suzuki S-CROSS Prestige model has a range of luxurious features including a 360-view camera, leather...

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McKenzie Thompson

11 Oct 2022

Barossa Leader

“Fix our roads”

Eden Valley resident, Mel Hoskins is warning motorists to beware of the numerous potholes and debris on Eden Valley Road between Springton, after her vehicle swerved off the road two weeks ago. Travelling at 100 kilometres per hour on Eden Valley...

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McKenzie Thompson

11 Oct 2022