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Free native plants

The Barossa Council is helping to build biodiversity in backyards by giving away native plants to local property owners. Residents can bring their rates notice to Barossa Bushgardens between May 1 and June 30 and access five free native plants per...

Gretel Mead

26 Apr 2024

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Commemorating Anzac 2024

Southern Argus

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Yalumba celebrates 175 years of family winemaking

Last Wednesday, Yalumba launched celebrations for its 175th year of family winemaking in style, with a historic museum tasting and dinner for 100 guests. The Hill-Smith family welcomed guests to the winery at Angaston for the 29th Yalumba Museum...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

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Barossa and Gawler locals among finalists for Young Achiever awards

Four Barossa and Gawler locals have been named as finalists for South Australia’s 2024 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. Danielle Baker from The Barossa Valley has been nominated for the Rural Health Award, Karmin Poulish of Gawler South has been...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

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Donation Declined

In the ongoing discussion over the fate of the disused Stockwell silos, it has been revealed that site owners, Viterra, had offered the structures to The Barossa Council. “Due to local interest in a silo art project at the site, we first...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Trees make way for park progress

Community members have expressed their ‘disgust’ after more than 20 trees, including River Redgums, were uprooted at Lyndoch Recreation Park to make way for a new premier sporting ground. Leaving nothing but stumps, the trees were removed as...

Gretel Mead

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Headspace service announced for Gawler

A decision by the Federal Government to fund a new Headspace service at Gawler is good news for the wider area’s youth, but is also being seen as a “missed opportunity” by advocates for a facility located in the Barossa. Headspace, which is...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

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Car connoisseur’s collection up for sale

A rare 1924 Chevrolet Superior F Roadster is but one of the many collectible items up for auction as part of the sprawling estate sale of the late, well-known Barossa identity, Dudley Heintze of Moppa. Described by numerous motoring enthusiasts as...

Jennifer Minns

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Re-name to Lutheran Homes Barossa

In a letter addressed to residents and their families, employees, volunteers and others associated with Tanunda Lutheran Home Inc, CEO Lee Martin has officially advised the organisation’s rename, to Lutheran Homes Barossa. The April 18 letter...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

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Collaborative Tutti sculpture on display at Barossa Bushgardens

The first sculpture by creatives at Tutti Arts has been completed and is now on display at the Barossa Bushgardens as part of the Barossa Arts Festival. Based on Murray Street, Nuriootpa, Tutti Arts’ purpose is to shine the light on the...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Car rally successfully concludes

Last Friday saw the completion of the Shitbox Rally, with the Barossa’s own Lou and Ken Barnes crossing over the finish line at Perth. The Leader spoke with Lou while the pair were travelling back to South Australia earlier this week, she shared...

Clem Stanley

24 Apr 2024

Community News

Stop and smell the roses

Angaston has long been recognised by locals and tourists for its many beautiful rose gardens and is arguably the most heavenly scented town in the region. This is all the result of the hardworking and dedicated volunteers of the Angaston Garden...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Community News

The Nexus move

Accommodation will be at a premium as more major events start to roll into the Barossa, as a result of the substantial investment to improve sporting, recreational and community facilities, according to State Member for Light, Tony Piccolo MP. Mr...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024