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Governor launched new association

The Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC officially launched the new South Australian Country Fire Service Australian Fire Service Medal Association Inc. at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa on...

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85th Birthday Bash for John Semmler

By Tony RobinsonFriends and family enjoyed food, drinks and fellowship when John Semmler celebrated his 85th Birthday Bash held at his Nuriootpa home on Sunday. Longevity certainly runs in the family as he said his mother lived to 97. When asked if...

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Doddridge family led a frugal life

By Tony RobinsonYears ago when the Doddridge Blacksmith Shop in Angaston was in full operation, times were tough in business as the family led a frugal life while concentrating on building things to last. This summed up the Angaston Heritage new...

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Big things can be achieved says Nuriootpa dentist

Visiting my dentist, Dr. John Schaefer, and hygienist, Lisa Dahms, Barossa Dental, for my regular check-up just recently before they could examine my teeth, I discovered two of the most passionate people who are right behind The Leader campaign for...

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Trevor reaches 65 year banding milestone

Trevor Wilksch, Marananga Brass Band’s President, has been acknowledged by the band on attaining 65 years as a Band member. He was appointed Life Member in 2007, and is by far the longest serving current player, having commenced as a teenager...

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Harrison Rice wins Kegel Club Challenge

By Tony RobinsonHarrison Rice, a medical student, from the University of Adelaide currently working in our region with a group of other like minded students, is this year’s trophy winner of the Flinders University MD Rural Stream Barossa Valley...

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