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Tanunda Digger calls for increase in defence funding

By Tony RobinsonWith a 40 year career in logistics in the Australian Army, Major Dave Babbage (Ret.), president of Tanunda RSL, has told The Leader that he believes the Australian Government need to lift their national budget in defence spending...

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Tony Robinson

25 Jun 2025

Community News

Pleasing year for Barossa Valley Lions

By Tony RobinsonThe Lions Club of Barossa Valley has donated over $17,500 by supporting local causes as well as meeting their International and Australian Lions requirements said Ray Brussow, Lions president, at the 57th Annual Handover Dinner held...

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Tony Robinson

25 Jun 2025

Community News

Mould discovered in Angaston Show office

By Tony RobinsonThe Barossa Council has advised Angaston Show Society that the existing show office will not be able to be used because mould has been discovered in the office. The show office will be closed until September, reported Chris Linke...

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Tony Robinson

18 Jun 2025

Community News

A love for flying led Steve to Rotary

Much like every other service club in the Barossa Valley, the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley is on the hunt for new members according to Steve Ahrens, club president. By day Steve Ahrens is General Manager of Lyndoch Motors, where he enjoys selling...

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Tony Robinson

11 Jun 2025

Community News

About 50 households seeking food relief

Between 45 and 50 households are now seeking regular weekly food relief in the Kapunda area said Mr Allan Fahlbusch, Chair of Light Country Community Centre Inc. when he spoke at a Thank You and Information Evening held at Kapunda Institute last...

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Tony Robinson

14 May 2025

Community News

Governor launched new association

The Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC officially launched the new South Australian Country Fire Service Australian Fire Service Medal Association Inc. at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa on...

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Tony Robinson

07 May 2025

Community News

85th Birthday Bash for John Semmler

By Tony RobinsonFriends and family enjoyed food, drinks and fellowship when John Semmler celebrated his 85th Birthday Bash held at his Nuriootpa home on Sunday. Longevity certainly runs in the family as he said his mother lived to 97. When asked if...

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Tony Robinson

07 May 2025

Community News

Doddridge family led a frugal life

By Tony RobinsonYears ago when the Doddridge Blacksmith Shop in Angaston was in full operation, times were tough in business as the family led a frugal life while concentrating on building things to last. This summed up the Angaston Heritage new...

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Tony Robinson

09 Apr 2025

Barossa Leader

Barons of Barossa celebrate quiet achievers of the region

The Barossa Cellar was the perfect setting for 100 guests attending a very special event hosted by the Barons of Barossa on Thursday April 3. The celebration included the induction of four new barons, nominated in recognition of their service to the...

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The Leader

09 Apr 2025

Community News

Waste clothing could become a council problem

The Rotary Club of Barossa Valley is one of the few organisations still taking in surplus clothing. However, with freight to the major customer, Malaysia rapidly becoming too cost prohibitive, Rotarian Peter Thomas is concerned that if it becomes...

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Tony Robinson

05 Mar 2025

Community News

Great things are happening for Tanunda Town Band

By Tony RobinsonTanunda Town Band is a terrific organisation to be part of with great things happening this year, including the band’s very first Teddy Bear’s Picnic at this year’s Barossa Vintage Festival which promises to be a great event, said...

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Tony Robinson

26 Feb 2025

Community News

Big things can be achieved says Nuriootpa dentist

Visiting my dentist, Dr. John Schaefer, and hygienist, Lisa Dahms, Barossa Dental, for my regular check-up just recently before they could examine my teeth, I discovered two of the most passionate people who are right behind The Leader campaign for...

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Tony Robinson

26 Feb 2025

Community News

Trevor reaches 65 year banding milestone

Trevor Wilksch, Marananga Brass Band’s President, has been acknowledged by the band on attaining 65 years as a Band member. He was appointed Life Member in 2007, and is by far the longest serving current player, having commenced as a teenager...

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Tony Robinson

19 Feb 2025