Community News

Courage of the greatest degree

Five years ago, domestic violence victim survivor Jade Balmer of Nuriootpa shared a powerful story with The Leader. It was a story of vulnerability and fear, of pain and control, as Jade revealed – in shocking detail – the monstrous underbelly...

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Mel Jaunay

Kapunda Dawn Service

A large crowd gathered at the Kapunda War Memorial for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service led by Kapunda RSL President Michael Victory. An estimated 600 people, including veterans, families, and community representatives stood in reverence as Pastor Paul...

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Samantha Field

Freeling Dawn Service

Photos by Melissa SiriThe Dawn Service at Freeling was well-attended as always, with the community gathered on three streets around the Cenotaph. Freeling RSL President, Matt Verco again coordinated proceedings with Pastor Geoff Kuchel leading the...

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Mel Siri

Nuriootpa Dawn Service

Photos by Matt WebsterThere was a large turnout at Nuriootpa’s Dawn Service for ANZAC Day. A large crowd gathered outside the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, where they began the march to the Nuriootpa RSL. Attendees paid their respects to the...

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Matthew Webster

Commemorating ANZAC at Tanunda

Like so many across the region, the community at Tanunda woke up before the sun on Friday morning to attend a Dawn Service at the local Garden of Remembrance. Father Mark Sexton and Tanunda RSL President, Dave Babbage, lead the service, accompanied...

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Clem Stanley

Greenock Dawn Service

More than 200 people attended the community-organised Greenock ANZAC Day Service on Friday. It was the first ANZAC Day service held at Greenock for many years, and the calm, mild weather was befitting of the dignified setting. Those attending were...

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Mel Jaunay

Barossa Leader

Governor deLights

By Mel JaunaySeveral towns in Light Regional Council had the honour of receiving Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and her husband, Mr Rod Bunten on Monday, as the couple toured the region and attended four community-focused...

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Mel Jaunay

Barossa Leader

Bringing boogie to the Barossa

With 1000 participants and 60 floats, the Barossa stopped en masse on Saturday to watch the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival Parade. Our extensive coverage of the five-day Vintage Festival starts on page 28

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Barossa Growth Strategy gets go ahead

The Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy has been given the green light, paving the way for potential new supply of employment land at Nuriootpa as well as residential infill at Nuriootpa, Angaston and Tanunda. The Barossa Council...

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16 Apr 2025

Catholic community mourns Pope Francis

Tony Piccolo MP is among those in the local Catholic community mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Easter Monday at the age of 88.“Pope Francis’ leadership, humility and unwavering commitment to social justice left an indelible mark...

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23 Apr 2025

A Festival of Footy at Tanunda

It was perfect weather for the Festival of Footy at Tanunda Oval on Sunday

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16 Apr 2025

Development applications in brief

Development applications in briefTanunda frost fansAn application has been lodged for the installation and operation of four frost fans (FrostBoss C59), located at Lot 10 and Lot 852 Seppeltsfield Road, Tanunda. Public notification will be required...

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