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Melodienacht, May 31

Saturday, May 31 saw approximately 700 people attend Melodienacht at Tanunda Show Hall

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Mel Siri

11 Jun 2025

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A dream within Reach: Swan Reach Hotel Refurbishment

Offering panoramic views over the Murray River and a sleek and contemporary fit out, the freestanding units adjoining the Swan Reach Hotel are full of pleasant surprises. For one, the comfortable, self-contained units have home-away-from-home...

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Mel Siri

04 Jun 2025

House & Garden

An old soul with a new glow

Opportunities don’t always happen at convenient times, but taking a risk to get ahead has again yielded an amazing result for renovators extraordinaire Andrea Barone and Mark Arnold. The young couple was three quarters through a renovation at...

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Mel Siri

04 Jun 2025

House & Garden

Working with a steep garden

Photos by Sam Kroepsch The house at Swan Reach has the kind of steep back garden that could easily have been impractical to use, but different platforms and retaining have helped give the backyard purpose and useability, from the decked outdoor...

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Mel Siri

04 Jun 2025

Community News

Tanunda Town Band’s night of nights

By Melissa SiriAs is the way with live entertainment, no two performances are ever the same - and while a performer illness may have necessitated a pivot for Melodienacht, the show must (and did) go on!Showcasing the professionalism of Tanunda Town...

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Mel Siri

04 Jun 2025

Community News

Yalumba honoured for family legacy

The Hill-Smith family of Yalumba has been recognised with a prestigious national award at the 2025 Family Business Excellence Awards, announced on Thursday night during the Family Business Conference – Asia Pacific, in Sydney. Celebrating 175...

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Mel Siri

23 May 2025

Community News

No changes to Angaston ED says Minister

SA Minister for Health, Chris Picton MP has advised there are no plans to stop after hours care at Angaston Hospital ED, following concerns raised in Parliament last week by Shadow Minister for Health and Member for Schubert, Ashton Hurn, MP. On...

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Mel Siri

21 May 2025

Barossa Leader

‘Superstar’ volunteers awarded

By Melissa SiriIt’s hard to believe that it’s been two weeks since Barossa Vintage Festival was held, with lots of exhausted but happy volunteers and organisers taking time to reflect and recharge at a get together on Wednesday night. The purpose of...

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Mel Siri

14 May 2025

Community News

Vintage inspiration

By Melissa SiriVintage RM Williams boots, 1970s lined leather jackets, second-hand Prada heels and Glomesh handbags all sit harmoniously under one roof at The Thrifty Hanger Barossa, offering quality second-hand pieces for affordable prices. The...

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Mel Siri

14 May 2025

Community News

Doing it for Dolly a success

By Melissa SiriThe team at Freeling Coffee Co. dressed in blue on May 9, after choosing to take part in, ‘Do It For Dolly Day’.The annual day is dedicated to awareness and action to spread kindness and take a stand against bullying. The event is held...

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Mel Siri

14 May 2025

Community News

Kaitlyn’s community connections

As role models go, Kaitlyn Viergever may just be the ideal person to demonstrate the positive impact of volunteering. For one, she’s markedly younger than many residents who give up their time to assist others, in an era where many hard-working...

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Mel Siri

14 May 2025

Health

Hospital Petition goes to Parliament

By Melissa SiriThe Leader’s petition for a new Barossa Hospital was last week presented to Parliament, with Member for Schubert, Mrs Ashton Hurn MP, tabling the 1217 printed petition signatures in the morning, before speaking to Parliament about the...

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Mel Siri

07 May 2025

Community News

Barossa’s Young Ambassadors celebrated

An inspiring night of community, reflection, and celebration was held on Sunday at Rockford Wines, as the 2025 Barossa Young Ambassador Award was presented to Amber Perry, and the Excellence Award was presented to Tania Kalleske. The event marked the...

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Mel Siri

30 Apr 2025