The Barossa Mag

A Pleasure in Words

With a contagious enthusiasm for words, Chris Russack has ever been drawn to creativity, inspiring those around him and establishing lasting legacies throughout his community.

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Crafting Connections

Switching from tech to beer might seem like a leap, but for Josh Helbig, it felt like a natural evolution. Known to the Barossa community as a free spirit, sharp thinker, and risk-taker, he’s never been one to shy away from a challenge.

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A Game Changer

Nicola Biagi is more than just a name on the local football scene or a respected real estate agent in the Barossa. She’s a leader, mentor, and fierce competitor, both on the field and in life.

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Growing from grassroots

Like the big-sky country at Fords she calls home, the land has been the backdrop to the story of Sarah Noack’s life. In big and small ways, agriculture has always had a tug on Sarah, bringing her back to her roots.

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From Farmlands to Fine Wines

The verdant rice and bamboo fields of Taiwan may be the homeland of Philip and Kevin Liu, but the Valley floor is definitely their heartland.

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Tradition, Terroir and a touch of Serendipity

A Vintage Festival bus tour introduced Brett, owner of Hayes Family Wines, to the real Barossa, and a few of its biggest personalities who remain his friends to this day. The region’s quality wines had already attracted the Brisbane based wine lover’s attention, but it was the people that truly captured his heart, back in the 1990s.

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Pathways to empowerment

Barbara Lightburn is more than an advocate; she is a catalyst for change, empowering people who live with disability through her organisation, My Ability Pathway (MAP).

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