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Stakeholder group to guide Barossa Park

By Samantha FieldBarossa Park entered a new stage on July 15 when Elected Members of The Barossa Council endorsed the draft terms of reference for a new advisory committee made up of stakeholder representatives. Those include: Barossa District...

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Entertainment

The Boy From the Bush coming back to Tanunda town

It’s time to pull out the Akubras and shine up the cowboy boots because country star, Lee Kernaghan is bringing his “Boys From the Bush” concert tour to Tanunda in November. The Leader caught up with Lee to hear all about the upcoming tour and if he...

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Council News

Mayor for Light elected in ‘Close’ call

Councillor Bill Close has been elected as new Mayor of Light Regional Council, following a close count in the recent Supplementary Election. Mayor Close received 38.7 per cent of the primary votes, narrowly ahead of Acting Mayor Michael...

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Tee off for a good cause

Tanunda Pines Golf Club is preparing for a very special golf competition to raise funds for breast and prostate cancer research. ‘Boobs and Balls’ will be held on August 26 with members, non-members, and even non-golfers invited to the day. “Boobs...

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Going batty for wildlife conservation

A new bat box at the Keyneton community mail agency is part of a catchment-wide project to gain more understanding of one of the Barossa’s smallest inhabitants. Aimee Linke from Mid Murray Landcare SA is currently looking to put up more boxes to...

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Senior Magpie notches up 200 games

Tanunda’s Ben Schiller reached 200 senior games for the club in the Round 12 game against Nuriootpa earlier this month. Even though the Magpies went down to Nuriootpa by 72 points in the game, Ben said despite the disappointing result it was still...

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Angaston’s Shayla Hughes recognised by SANFL for her coaching

Angaston’s Shayla Hughes has been recognised for her coaching work during the SANFL’s Women’s coaching month. Shayla has been coaching the girls Under 13s while also playing for the Senior Team and said being recognised for her work is very...

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Honour then ouch!

By Samantha FieldCelebrations were cut short for Nuriootpa’s Arlon Hall football milestone last weekend, when instead of celebrating in the clubrooms with his teammates he was reclining in a hospital bed following a finger injury. The Tigers were...

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Concordia and public transport among key issues for Hewett residents

By Samantha FieldMember for Frome Penny Pratt met with some of her potential new constituents on Thursday morning at a planned ‘Street Corner Meeting’ at Hewett Shopping Centre. Among the concerns raised to Penny by residents were the impact of the...

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SA continues dominance over WA in Country Comp

South Australia has continued its dominance over Western Australia with a 32 point win in Perth on the weekend in the State country clash. Barossa District’s Jack Carpenter told The Leader it had been a great experience to play for the state country...

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Tiger named best young Croweater

Gawler Central’s Hugo Semmler has been named as the MVP for South Australia in the Under 16s tournament after a best on ground performance in a Game 3 loss to Victoria Metro. The ruckman was recognised for his work at stoppage and centre clearance...

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Williamstown’s Dyson Sharp stakes case to go number one in AFL draft

Williamstown’s Dyson Sharp has strengthened his case to become the number one pick at this year’s AFL draft after winning the prestigious best player award following the Under 18s Championships. Dyson was named the Larke Medalist with a total of 18...

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