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Tony
Robinson

We need our older doctors for mentoring

Here in the Barossa we are fortunate to have quite a few well experienced doctors who have served our community for many years. Dr. Bill Geyer who is Tanunda based, is president of the Rural Doctor’s Association of South Australia, whose body...

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Tony Robinson

18 hours ago

Local Business

Launch of new home for St Hugo and Grant Burge

Staff of St. Hugo and Grant Burge held a special celebration launch of the new home of two iconic Barossa producers when around 40 people enjoyed wine, canapes and live music at 2141 Barossa Valley Way, Rowland Flat last Thursday night. Zoe Wilde...

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Tony Robinson

18 hours ago

Health

New Barossa hospital is needed

Dr. Ray Goodwin, an Angaston GP, says the only way local doctors will be able to guarantee ongoing hospital services in the Barossa is by building a new hospital in the region. He adds, “The current model of care is not sustainable and is putting...

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Tony Robinson

17 Sep 2025

Local Events

A Night of Music attracts packed audience

Marananga Brass Band’s annual event, “A Night of Music”, held at Tanunda Show Hall on Saturday night, once again proved popular, with not a vacant seat to be seen. Guest artists on the night included Lindsay Prodea who dazzled the audience with his...

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Tony Robinson

17 Sep 2025

Health

Dr. Gransbury may be retired but he’s still caring for his community

Dr. Bill Gransbury served for 33 years as a practicing GP at Angaston Medical Centre, retiring in 2019. However, he hasn’t rushed into an easy life of retirement, preferring to be as active as ever, caring for his community. Dr. Gransbury...

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Tony Robinson

10 Sep 2025

Community News

Grand Opening of Ray White Nuriootpa

By Tony RobinsonGuests passed through a large semi circle of yellow and white balloons as they entered the brightly lit and newly refurnished premises of Ray White Nuriootpa when the business held a Grand Opening on Sunday. With a jumping castle...

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The Leader

03 Sep 2025

Community News

Zion Church opens for community prayer

Zion Lutheran Church, Angaston, will be opening to the community for prayer once a week, commencing from this Friday, 10.00am. to 12.00pm. The Angaston Prayer Group from Zion Lutheran Church, with support of Pastor Rob Borgas and the Pastoral Care...

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Tony Robinson

03 Sep 2025

Community News

Reilly’s II Greenock host Barossa Circle

Around 60 people enjoyed a Barossa Circle event, as a refreshed take on the old Cellar Circle at Reilly’s II Greenock last Thursday night. Special guest appearances included Barossa Red Vintage Tours, The Barossa Co-op on the food front and...

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Tony Robinson

20 Aug 2025

Community News

Henschke a new home for ‘Chloe’

By Tony Robinson The prominent life-like sculpture of a woman that has graced the front garden entrance to Televin Studios, 74 Murray Street, Tanunda, for many years, now has a new home at the entrance to Henschke cellar door at Keyneton. The...

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Tony Robinson

02 Jul 2025

Community News

Tanunda Digger calls for increase in defence funding

By Tony RobinsonWith a 40 year career in logistics in the Australian Army, Major Dave Babbage (Ret.), president of Tanunda RSL, has told The Leader that he believes the Australian Government need to lift their national budget in defence spending...

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Tony Robinson

25 Jun 2025

Community News

Pleasing year for Barossa Valley Lions

By Tony RobinsonThe Lions Club of Barossa Valley has donated over $17,500 by supporting local causes as well as meeting their International and Australian Lions requirements said Ray Brussow, Lions president, at the 57th Annual Handover Dinner held...

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Tony Robinson

25 Jun 2025

Community News

Mould discovered in Angaston Show office

By Tony RobinsonThe Barossa Council has advised Angaston Show Society that the existing show office will not be able to be used because mould has been discovered in the office. The show office will be closed until September, reported Chris Linke...

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Tony Robinson

18 Jun 2025

Community News

A love for flying led Steve to Rotary

Much like every other service club in the Barossa Valley, the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley is on the hunt for new members according to Steve Ahrens, club president. By day Steve Ahrens is General Manager of Lyndoch Motors, where he enjoys selling...

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Tony Robinson

11 Jun 2025