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Up close and personal with Australia’s wildlife

Kapunda Library hosted two sessions with Animals Anonymous on Friday, allowing children to see and hold some of Australia’s iconic animals. There were snakes, goannas, possums and crocodiles that were showcased by Animals Anonymous, who educated...

Jeremy Nash

11 Oct 2023

Community News

Eve celebrates her special birthday at A Night of Music

It’s not very often that 462 people sing Happy Birthday to you but that is exactly what happened for Eve Herring, of Greenock who celebrated her special 18th Birthday with friends and family together with a special cake and sparklers presented by...

Tony Robinson

20 Sep 2023

Community News

Mount Pleasant heats up with Caravan Park launch

The Barossa Council Mayor Bim Lange spoke at the official opening of Mount Pleasant Caravan Park last Saturday, after a $2.4 million investment from The Barossa Council and the State Government. Mayor Lange shared with attendees on the day, “Many...

The Leader

16 Aug 2023

Sport

Rams Farewell Lyndoch in fine form

As the Barossa Rams Rugby Club reflected on their 18 years calling Lyndoch Oval home, in their final fixture at the ground before moving into shiny new facilities in Tanunda next year, the current Senior sides turned on two clinics, scoring...

The Leader

16 Aug 2023

Community News

Reaching for the stars at Dark Sky Reserve

Meandering down the road from Cambrai Primary School, you will find the spectacular property Meldanda, a nature reserve sitting on 100-acres in the Marne River area of Cambrai, bequeathed to the school in 1991 by the late Mr Les Weiss. What makes...

Jennifer Minns

09 Aug 2023

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The 2 of Us takes the Barossa Arts Centre

Opera and musical theatre fans turned up in force at Barossa Arts Centre on Saturday evening, as Marina Prior and David Hobson performed to a packed audience. With both duets and solo performances featured, as part of The 2 of Us tour, the show did...

Mel Siri

02 Aug 2023

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Recreating history at Cambrai

In a truly creative feat, Cambrai Primary School was transported back in time last month, with staff and students dressing up and participating in historical recreations to celebrate the 110-year anniversary of education on the current school site...

Jennifer Minns

02 Aug 2023

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Barossa Lantern Walk lights up the night at Nuriootpa

It was a bustling and beautifully illuminated evening when The Barossa German Language Association Inc. held ‘Laternenlauf,’ or Lantern Walk, a favourite German family tradition, at the Joy Rice Centre at Nuriootpa on Saturday. The BGLA has held...

Jennifer Minns

02 Aug 2023

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Merv’s 90th birthday at the Barns

Merv Schuster celebrated his 90th birthday on June 12 and the day prior, a party was held in his honour at the Barns of Freeling, with many family and friends in attendance. A very well kept secret surprise for Merv happened the week before his...

The Leader

12 Jul 2023

Community News

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy comes to Jacob’s Creek

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour has travelled the globe, making its way to all 32 qualified countries and it made a special appearance at Jacob’s Creek Cellar Door, Rowland Flat on Sunday. The trophy was on display as Jacob’s Creek...

Tony Robinson

05 Jul 2023

Community News

Winter Fair at Tanunda Primary School and Disability Unit

Tanunda Primary School and Disability Unit held ‘Winter Fair,’ a fundraising event last week, involving students running various stalls and conducting themselves like true retail and sales professionals. It was a great learning experience for...

The Leader

05 Jul 2023

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Elders Viticulture Growers Information Day

Elders Roseworthy hosted Viticulture Growers Information Day last week, featuring industry updates, trade displays, and a variety of speakers sharing their industry knowledge, with guests later sitting down to enjoy a barbecue meal together

The Leader

05 Jul 2023

Community News

Jump Off Day at Redeemer

It was a cold and blustery day, but Redeemer Lutheran School brought the energy to their Jump Rope for Heart “Jump Off Day” last week, raising a spectacular $16,280 for the Heart Foundation. There were 140 skippers who participated in the event...

Jennifer Minns

05 Jul 2023