Community News Donation dumping “Last Sunday, at about half past one in the morning, a man came by and picked the lock to our donation bin, took the lock with him and then went through bags,” Wendy told The Leader Gretel Mead 08 May 2024
Community News End of an era for Living By Design at Tanunda Beloved Barossa business, Living By Design Tanunda has closed its doors after eight successful years. Officially ceasing trade last Saturday at its expansive Murray Street location, the closure marked the end of an era for owners Tim and Bec Bowring... Gretel Mead 08 May 2024
Community News Demand surges for emergency relief A relentless surge in the cost-of-living across the country has forced a record number of Australians to access crisis services according to a new report released by the Salvation Army. Becoming unsustainable for countless individuals, including... Gretel Mead 08 May 2024
Eudunda News Council funding allocated for Eudunda initiatives The Regional Council of Goyder recently announced the successful applicants of council’s Community funding. Among the applicants were three from Eudunda: The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery, which received two portions of funding for... Gretel Mead 03 May 2024
Football Angaston’s All-Australian Angaston young gun, Miyu Endersby, was recently recognised for her football prowess, listed in the prestigious 2024 AFLW Under 16 All-Australian Team after a stellar performance at the AFLW Under 16 Girls National Development Championships. Having... Gretel Mead 01 May 2024
Community News Nuriootpa green keeper on a roll Nuriootpa Bowling Club’s beloved green keeper Robert Grope has been named as a finalist for the 2023-2024 Volunteer Green Keeper of the Year award. Nominated by fellow club members, the hardworking volunteer was recognised for his commitment to... Gretel Mead 01 May 2024
Opinion Gretel goes...To Aqua Aerobics Welcome to ‘Gretel goes...’, my new column, where I intend to share a range of new, mainly Barossa-based experiences. My second experience was attempting deep-water aqua aerobics at The Rex, I invite you to come along with me... After a brief... Gretel Mead 01 May 2024
Community News Mike’s 50-year milestone Embodying humility and intelligence with a diligent work ethic, Henschke’s Michael (Mike) Weber, is an employee worthy of keeping on the books for 50 years. At just 15-years-of-age, he commenced his career with the esteemed family, working as... Gretel Mead 01 May 2024
Community News 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
Education Path project continues to progress for Light Pass Primary School After an article published in last week’s edition of The Leader about a petition for bike paths and a pedestrian crossing for Light Pass Primary, Elizabeth Hoyt said the cause is continuing to gain momentum in the community. Meeting with local... Gretel Mead 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
Property Swan Reach sale a spectacle A deceased estate at Swan Reach became the centre of attention recently, attracting significant interest with eight formal offers on the table before ultimately selling for $141,000. Despite remaining untouched since the owner passed away 18 months... Gretel Mead 24 Apr 2024
Local Events Embrace the region’s heritage at Barossa History Fair The eagerly awaited Barossa History Fair is set to enchant visitors once again, promising a captivating journey through the region’s rich heritage. Organised by the dedicated members of the Barossa History Fair Committee, this much-anticipated... Gretel Mead 24 Apr 2024