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Clem
Stanley

“Family, Faith and fresh air”World War II veteran Esther Whitelum celebrates 100

On Saturday, over 100 guests from across the country descended on the Barossa Weintal Hotel at Tanunda to celebrate World War II veteran, Esther Whitelum’s 100th birthday. With almost none of the invitations declined, Esther’s daughter-in-law Kim...

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Clem Stanley

30 Jul 2025

Community News

Playing like it’s 1999

Consider the roof of Gawler Civic Centre well and truly raised following a spectacular performance on Friday night by the Gawler Town Band’s, ‘Nothing but Nineties and Noughties’ concert. Anyone who thinks that this two-decade time span would limit...

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Clem Stanley

30 Jul 2025

Rural

A snapshot of the drought - it’s not over yet

By Clem StanleyWhile primary producers across the greater Barossa region have welcomed recent rainfall, the drier than average conditions from the start of 2025 and in previous years, mean the drought conditions are ongoingTanya Jaeger, a farmer...

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Clem Stanley

23 Jul 2025

Community News

Nuriootpa Library gets tech savvy

The Barossa Council Library could have passed for Silicon Valley on Friday afternoon with a number of activations in place for Digital Day. The spirit of the day was learning about all things technology - education about the risks of being online...

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Clem Stanley

23 Jul 2025

Community News

Ladies’ Day helps wishes come true

By Clem StanleyThe Nuriootpa Netball Club hosted its Ladies’ Day on Saturday, in support of Make-A-Wish Australia, Barossa Valley Branch. Kate Nolan, Nuriootpa Netball Club Secretary, told The Leader that there were around 150 attendees, and while...

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Clem Stanley

23 Jul 2025

Barossa Leader

A day of ‘Firsts’ at Nuriootpa Library

By Clem StanleyThe Nuriootpa Library was transformed into a hive of creativity last Wednesday with two sold-out ‘Firstival’ events taking place across the facility; ‘Crochet a Granny square with a Granny’ and ‘Zines’ workshop. The Ngadjuri room was...

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Clem Stanley

16 Jul 2025

Barossa Leader

Barossa’s “five-way intersection to everywhere” bids for Ag town crown

Each year, the region eagerly awaits the release of the Top 10 towns in the running to be crowned the South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year. An initiative of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and delivered in...

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Clem Stanley

16 Jul 2025

Special Promotion

Sparkling silver jubilee for Barossa Valet Service

By Clem StanleyCars, motorbikes, boats and SUVs are just some of the vehicles which Barossa Valet Service’s Ian Zeunert has spent time carefully cleaning, detailing and safeguarding across the past 25 years in business. Now in an anniversary year...

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Clem Stanley

09 Jul 2025

Health

The joy of sleeping soundly

By Clem StanleySleep is one of the universal human processes which can help many other parts of the body complete its regular functioning - but for some people, sleep is compromised due to conditions like sleep apnoea. Unfortunately, this can have...

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Clem Stanley

09 Jul 2025

Community News

Belinda is ready to ‘Dance for Dreams’

By Clem StanleyThe Rex at Tanunda will have the music pumping and the dancers dazzling next weekend when teams of eager dancers take to the floor in a four-hour Dance Marathon, titled “Dance for Dreams.“All in aid of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s...

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Clem Stanley

09 Jul 2025

Community News

Out of this world

Just a few weeks ago, South Australia’s Robinson Aerospace Systems successfully launched its first satellite into orbit. Evidence of a thriving Space sector in South Australia, the news was covered extensively across the country, with spectacular...

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Clem Stanley

02 Jul 2025

Community News

Catholic Community welcomes new Priest

By Clem StanleyThe Catholic Community across the Northern Light Parish has welcomed a new resident Priest in the friendly face of Father My Tran.“My name is My Tran, spelled M Y, but pronounced M E,“ Father My Tran explained to The Leader upon...

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Clem Stanley

02 Jul 2025

Community News

Barossa Arts Council is calling all creatives

By Clem StanleyBarossa Arts Council Inc is currently seeking submissions from creative people across the area for a competition to design its new icon.“What we’re doing at the moment is wanting to develop an icon which could serve as something that...

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Clem Stanley

02 Jul 2025