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Stockwell’s Spiderman asks for more love for our bugs

They make some people’s skin crawl and they’re terrifying to others, but spiders have become a passion for Stockwell local Josh Martin who is helping to unearth overlooked species. Josh is currently working on describing a local spider species that...

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House & Garden

Solar battery initiative starts July 1, 2025

Home batteries are expected to soon become more affordable when the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program begins on July 1. The $2.3 billion dollar program is scheduled to offer up to 30 per cent discount on the upfront cost of...

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Education

Fun for a cause: Tanunda Primary host annual student fundraising fair

On May 23 Tanunda Primary School hosted its Annual Student Fundraising Fair. Classes organised individual stalls, which offered up sweet treats, fun activities, flowers and books for students to buy. Students raised money for UNICEF to provide ready...

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Football

Star player’s state selection

Miyu Endersby’s star continues to rise, with her selection into the SA Under 18s football team. After a training with the 2025 SA U18 Girls Academy and playing in a series of trials games, it was a nervous wait for Miyu before she received the...

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30 May 2025

Sport

Barossa Park community opening

On Sunday The Barossa Council held a community open day at the new Barossa Park at Lyndoch. Kids had fun participating in a football clinic while and snacks were available for all to enjoy. A plaque unveiling was held, with Mayor, Bim Lange and S...

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Weather it’s enough

After ominous warnings for the state over the weekend, residents in the greater Barossa region began their week facing everything from dust to wind to driving rain in the span of just 24 hours. Skies turned red with swirling dust on Monday morning...

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Biggest Morning Tea raises big donations

By Samantha FieldFor the 27th consecutive year, Kapunda’s Margaret Greenwood has opened up her home to raise money for cancer research. This year her Biggest Morning Tea, held on Saturday, raised $1000 and Margaret has been blown away by the...

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Moo-velous event returns to Mount Pleasant

By Samantha FieldThe 2025 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show is back at Mount Pleasant this year with a full studded line up of some of Australia’s best cattle. A total of 61 highland cows will be travelling from across the country to...

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Sport

Willaston tailblazer makes BLGW history

*waiting for picture*Women’s football in the region is continuing to reach new milestones, with Willaston’s Shania Chenoweth becoming the first player in the BLGW to reach 100 games for one club on the weekend. Unfortunately the Donnybrook’s...

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Grape minds think alike

Château Tanunda has burst into the world’s spotlight after an unintentional shout out from Ricky Gervais. The UK comedian who has 4.1 million followers posted to his Instagram a picture of his ‘must haves’ before a show, which included...

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21 May 2025

Sport

250 for Freeling’s ‘heart and soul’

“Travis Muster and Lachie Heinrich... it’s a real privilege to have been able to play as long as we have together,” Jacob told The Leader

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21 May 2025

Burst of colour at the Vine Inn

By Samantha FieldThe Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel at Nuriootpa was bursting with colour last week, during The Australian Floral Art Association (AFAA) convention for 2025. Competitors from near and far came to showcase their artistry skills, with...

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