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30 May 2025

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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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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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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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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Running into the record books

Stockport local Kelechi Ekwomadu is now a National Champion, after competing at the recent Australian Athletics national championships. Kelechi won the U/18 100m race running it in 10.4 seconds, and came in second in the U/18 200m. He also now holds...

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Keeping busy in the shed

The residents of Lutheran Homes Barossa have been hard at work in their recently unveiled men’s shed. The shed is facilitated by Lifestyle Coordinator Sean Hyland and supported by Karen Homan. Residents have autonomy in the shed to decide what...

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14 May 2025

Grand opening a step forward for Barossa United

By Samantha FieldThe long wait is almost over for Barossa United Football Club with the grand opening of the new Nuriootpa Centennial Park Barossa United Precinct to be held on Sunday. The $6 million redevelopment is nearly completed, after...

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14 May 2025

Wildlife rescue numbers up

Secretary of Barossa Wildlife Rescue Chelsea Linke is asking drivers to slow down following an increase in callouts following on-road collisions with kangaroos. Chelsea said that current drought conditions are contributing to kangaroos coming closer...

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