Local Business

Not common ‘cents’?

An announcement last week that the Container Deposit Scheme in South Australia will be expanded to include wine bottles, has been met with concern regarding what it will cost wine businesses in the Barossa. Aimed at boosting recycling, the plan to...

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Mel Siri

10 Sep 2025

Local Business

Angaston vet gets pawsome award

The Vet Clinic at Angaston has won the Quality Business Award for Best Veterinary Clinic in the Barossa for 2025. Director Dr Claire MacRae said it was nice to have the recognition for the clinic’s hard work. “We pride ourselves on being honest and...

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The Leader

10 Sep 2025

Local Business

Barossa Co-op Launches Community Choice Community-Driven Support for Local Groups

Barossa Co-op has launched a new program called Community Choice - a donations program designed to give the community a voice in where local funding goes. Each year, Barossa Co-op donates thousands of dollars to local organisations, and now, for the...

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The Leader

10 Sep 2025

Free to Read

Wild Zebra ready to promote the Barossa

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Jordan Stollznow

02 Sep 2025

Free to Read

Hear the difference with local care you can trust

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The Leader

18 Aug 2025

Local Business

Staguni takes two

Staguni has won two prestigious awards at Monday night’s Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Of The Year Awards. The Italian inspired Marananga restaurant won South Australian restaurant of the Year and Best Destination Dining. “To be a part of several...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Local Business

Sweet story over at Tanunda

The Tanunda FruChocs store has closed it’s doors after almost four years of selling the classic South Australian treats direct to the Barossa Valley. In a statement, Menz stated it had not been a decision made lightly and stated that the impact of...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Local Business

Business drought support

Small businesses in South Australia’s drought affected regions can now access additional business support and financial counselling as part of the $73 million Drought Support Package, with $1.5 million allocated to seven local Regional Development...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Local Business

Anlaby a regional grant funding winner

The Anlaby Spring Festival and the Bay to Birdwood, are among the successful events listed in the latest round of support from the Regional Event Fund. The South Australian Tourism Commission’s Regional Event Fund supports the development of new and...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Local Business

Development applications in Brief

Retail fuel outlet at WilliamstownAn application has been lodged for the construction of a retail fuel outlet (four fuel bowsers) and associated canopy structure (measuring 12m by 17.4m by 4.5m post height) on Mount Crawford Road at Williamstown...

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The Leader

20 Aug 2025

Community News

New sponsorship deal tees off

A longstanding partnership between two of the Barossa’s most community-focused organisations continues to flourish, with the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel and the Barossa Valley Golf Club signing a new five-year sponsorship agreement. Pictured at...

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Shop local promotion returns for its sixth year

It’s the little black book of discounts everyone has been waiting all year to see again! The Leader Shop Local promotion begins next week, with 7,000 passports heading out into the hands of readers in the August 13 edition. Heading into Spring, it’s...

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The Leader

06 Aug 2025

Local Business

Sweet rewards of staying local

By Clem StanleyA staple of Barossa desserts, Barossa Valley Ice Cream Company provides a winning showcase of the many benefits to staying local. While operating a small manufacturing business in a regional area is not without its challenges, there...

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Clem Stanley

06 Aug 2025