Emergency Services

Supporting SA Police Legacy never tasted so sweet

By Clem StanleyLast week saw locals across the region hopping into a sugary treat to raise funds for SA Police Legacy. Now in its fifth year, Blue Donut Week raises funds for the group, which supports families of South Australian police officers...

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The Leader

01 Oct 2025

Emergency Services

New SES Unit officially open

South Australia’s newest State Emergency Service (SES) Unit is now open, providing more support across Adelaide’s north and boosting emergency response. The new Gawler SES Unit will cover Gawler and Barossa as well as suburbs in the Playford...

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The Leader

17 Sep 2025

Emergency Services

Greenock CFS Awards

CFS Region 2 hosted an awards ceremony at Gawler on Sunday August 24 for many categories of meritorious service across the Region. The presentations were made by Brenton Hastie, CFS Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Acting Executive Director of...

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The Leader

03 Sep 2025

Health

UNDER PRESSURE: Local GPs stretched covering hospital emergency departments

By Clem Stanley and Melissa SiriTwo prominent local health professionals say the region’s ageing population and area growth are both contributing to increasing pressure on local hospital emergency departments. In recent months, as reported by The...

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Clem Stanley

03 Sep 2025

Community News

CFS honour life members across the Barossa

At recent CFS AGMs, a number of local CFS members from across the region were recognised with life memberships to the organisation. Among them were, Steve Elliot, Williamstown; John Richardson, Eden Valley; Cynthia Richardson, Eden Valley; Chris...

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The Leader

22 Aug 2025

Emergency Services

Barossa local shares history of Ambulances at Gawler

With the opening of a brand new SA Ambulance Service station at Gawler, local Barossa Ambulance Officer and Stockwell identity, Robert Leigh, was asked to compile and collate a history of Ambulance Services in the Gawler Region. Within this history...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Emergency Services

$8m Gawler ambulance station opens

The community was invited to attend the official opening of Gawler’s $8 million ambulance station on Sunday, which was completed ahead of schedule. The new facility is now the headquarters for 28 ambos, including 18 recruited and deployed to the...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Emergency Services

New SES trailer at Gawler

New storm trailers fitted with the latest equipment are being rolled out to SES Units across the state, providing volunteers with more resources and improving safety in challenging conditions. A rollout of five new trailers – at Gawler – along...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Emergency Services

NOT AGAIN

The intersection of Stockwell Road and Penrice Road at Light Pass was once again lit up with the flashing lights of emergency services vehicles on Monday, following another two-vehicle collision. When attended by The Leader, a ute was seen flipped...

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Matthew Webster

23 Jul 2025

Emergency Services

Quick Response Vehicle for Keyneton

Keyneton is among the 35 South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) brigades and groups which will receive a new Quick Response Vehicle (QRV), reinforcing frontline fire response capacity ahead of the next fire season. The ultra-light tankers are...

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The Leader

23 Jul 2025

Emergency Services

Sturt Highway to be investigated

By Samantha FieldA spokesperson from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has confirmed there will be an investigation into the condition of the Sturt Highway, following an accident near Daveyston last Tuesday. The Leader contacted...

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Samantha Field

25 Jun 2025

Education

Light Pass Primary thanks first responders

By Clem StanleyStudents and staff at Light Pass Primary School took the time to show their appreciation for local emergency services on national ‘Thank a First Responder Day’ on June 11. Coordinated by the school’s Admin/Finance Officer, Becky...

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Clem Stanley

18 Jun 2025

Emergency Services

Fire Danger Season extended

By Matt WebsterFire Danger Season has been extended from April 30 to May 14 in the Mount Lofty Ranges fire ban district which contains The Barossa Council area. The current Fire Danger Season began on November 15, 2024, and represents a period of...

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Matthew Webster

07 May 2025