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No changes to Angaston ED says Minister

SA Minister for Health, Chris Picton MP has advised there are no plans to stop after hours care at Angaston Hospital ED, following concerns raised in Parliament last week by Shadow Minister for Health and Member for Schubert, Ashton Hurn, MP. On...

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21 May 2025

Barossa Leader

‘Superstar’ volunteers awarded

By Melissa SiriIt’s hard to believe that it’s been two weeks since Barossa Vintage Festival was held, with lots of exhausted but happy volunteers and organisers taking time to reflect and recharge at a get together on Wednesday night. The purpose of...

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Vintage inspiration

By Melissa SiriVintage RM Williams boots, 1970s lined leather jackets, second-hand Prada heels and Glomesh handbags all sit harmoniously under one roof at The Thrifty Hanger Barossa, offering quality second-hand pieces for affordable prices. The...

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Doing it for Dolly a success

By Melissa SiriThe team at Freeling Coffee Co. dressed in blue on May 9, after choosing to take part in, ‘Do It For Dolly Day’.The annual day is dedicated to awareness and action to spread kindness and take a stand against bullying. The event is held...

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Kaitlyn’s community connections

As role models go, Kaitlyn Viergever may just be the ideal person to demonstrate the positive impact of volunteering. For one, she’s markedly younger than many residents who give up their time to assist others, in an era where many hard-working...

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Health

Hospital Petition goes to Parliament

By Melissa SiriThe Leader’s petition for a new Barossa Hospital was last week presented to Parliament, with Member for Schubert, Mrs Ashton Hurn MP, tabling the 1217 printed petition signatures in the morning, before speaking to Parliament about the...

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07 May 2025

Barossa’s Young Ambassadors celebrated

An inspiring night of community, reflection, and celebration was held on Sunday at Rockford Wines, as the 2025 Barossa Young Ambassador Award was presented to Amber Perry, and the Excellence Award was presented to Tania Kalleske. The event marked the...

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30 Apr 2025

Freeling Dawn Service

Photos by Melissa SiriThe Dawn Service at Freeling was well-attended as always, with the community gathered on three streets around the Cenotaph. Freeling RSL President, Matt Verco again coordinated proceedings with Pastor Geoff Kuchel leading the...

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30 Apr 2025

Barossa Vintage Festival

On cloud vine

Janelle Badrice has childhood memories of helping dress the Zerk family’s Barossa Vintage Festival float for the parade, pinning grapes to the arbour on the back of the wagon and dressing up in hand-made German outfits, with her sisters Kristen...

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24 Apr 2025

Barossa Vintage Festival

Bells ring out to launch Barossa Vintage Festival

Barossa Cellar was packed for the launch of the 2025 Barossa Vintage Festival on Tuesday evening, which culminated in churches of all denominations from across the region, ringing their bells at 6.30pm. CEO of Barossa Australia, Scott Hazeldine...

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24 Apr 2025

Council News

An Encounter of the country kind

The details surrounding a much-awaited tourism project at Kapunda have been unveiled, with the proposed Drover’s Encounter now outlined in a ‘Light Invest’ document on Light Regional Council’s website. According to the Community FAQs (Frequently...

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23 Apr 2025

ADRA inspires holistic community care

Almost a decade after an expanded new premises was first flagged, the ADRA Op Shop at Gawler has opened the doors to a larger building, allowing the facility to grow with the needs of the local community. Having started in the church hall in 2017 and...

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