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Health

Growth considered in case for Barossa hospital

As this year’s State Budget approaches and The Leader’s petition for funding for a new regional hospital ramps up, Premier Peter Malinauskas is yet to give a sign that money will be allocated for a new Barossa Hospital this year. In an exclusive...

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Emergency Services

No superheroes needed, just locals with a heart: Kapunda first responders unite to discuss desperate need

Walking into an unpretentious office space which would have hosted countless briefings and banter over the years at Kapunda CFS station, it may come as a surprise that none of the people sitting inside are Chris Hemsworth. It’s one of the myths...

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Education

SA leadership role for Faith student

By Mel JaunayFaith Lutheran College, Tanunda Year 11 student Alana McNally from Lyndoch has been selected to sit on the 2025 South Australian Student Representative Council (SA SRC).Consisting of up to 150 Year 10 to 12 students from across the...

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Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 111th Tanunda Show

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events in the Barossa – the 111th Tanunda Show. This year, organisers are bringing an entertainment extravaganza that will thrill, delight and amaze the whole family, including a jam-packed...

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28 Feb 2025

Rural

Moving towards greener pastures: Annual BIGG conference presents valuable industry insights

Barossa Improved Grazing Group held its annual conference at Lambert Estate, Angaston on February 13, this year entitled ‘Moving towards greener pastures’. Renowned neuroscientist Allan Parker OAM headed an interesting and varied line up of...

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26 Feb 2025

Palmer Wind Farm to go before SCAP: Green light recommended for contentious renewables project

A variation development application for the proposed Palmer Wind Farm is due to go before the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) today, with a recommendation that Planing Consent be granted. It’s the latest development in a long-winded sag...

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26 Feb 2025

Three out of four ain’t bad: Barossa Nursery win People’s Choice award

Barossa Nursery has won the People’s Choice Best Garden Centre for the third time in four years, announced at the Nursery & Garden Industry of South Australia awards on February 15. Nursery owner, Daniel Bartsch, along with Sam Bartsch and Eric...

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21 Feb 2025

Rural

Dam dry

Local farmers are feeling the weight of ongoing tough climate conditions and lack of external water security, says Eden Valley rural producer, Jane Evans. With Shadow Minister for Water Infrastructure David Basham recently highlighting the current...

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19 Feb 2025

Wheatfields project hits water snag

By Mel JaunayThe delivery of a multimillion dollar expansion project at Freeling’s Wheatfields Residential Care will be delayed, following an unfolding issue with emergency fire water supply to the home. Stage One of the $25 million Federally funded...

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Hospital suites could entice specialists to Barossa

By Mel JaunayFor almost as long as he can remember, Ian Plush’s life has involved visits to hospitals and specialist doctors. Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of four, the now 58-year-old from Nuriootpa spent a good portion of his early life...

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05 Feb 2025

Fare call: Local taxi service makes changes ahead of rideshare rollout

Operators of Barossa & Light Cab Service and Barossa Valley Taxis have made the difficult decision to cease a number of their usual taxi services, which they anticipate will likely have a significant impact on customers. Director of Operations...

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05 Feb 2025

Local Events

Local art a novel idea

“In the Mount Pleasant Library refurbishment, part of that proposal was to have a community art space here to bring more people into the library and also continue that community feel that the library has here,” she told The Leader

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