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Montgomerie selected in 2025 SANFL team

Rhett Montgomerie has been selected in the 2025 SANFL team of the year after another successful season playing for Central District. Rhett, who played his junior footy in the BLGFA, was the only player from Central to make the team and while he was...

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Building local community is being celebrated this Men’s Shed Week

One of the biggest challenges facing those about to retire, or newly retired, is keeping up social connections and adopting new routines. In this instalment of Are You Prepared For Retirement? The Leader sought information about different ways to...

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Motoring

Get a head start with the 2026 Tucson

The new year may still be a few months away but it has come early to Steinborner Hyundai Barossa with the 2026 Tucson already rolling in and ready for purchase. The Tucson Hybrid was named ‘2025 Best Medium SUV Under 50k’ by Drive and comes in...

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Couple shares insurance claim tips

By Samantha FieldAllendale North residents John and Bernadette Dermody want to warn people to keep detailed records when submitting insurance claims, after a dispute which stretched on for almost 12 months. While the claim has now been resolved and...

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Schluter Medal Count ends in tie

A tense Schluter medal count saw Barossa District’s Ethan Gant and Angaston’s Tom Corcoran awarded dual Best and fFirest medalists at Monday night’s medal count. The players were tied and uncatchable after the round 17 votes, but with Gant having...

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BLGW’s best celebrated at night of nights

Angaston Football Club’s Tiarna Grovermann had years of hard work recognised when she was named as the BLGW’s Senior Best and Fairest at the BLGW awards’ night last week. Tiarna racked up 24 votes, narrowly beating Barossa District’s Kirr...

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Kapunda Thrift Shop reaches donation milestone

By Samantha FieldThe Kapunda Community Thrift Shop has reached over $70,000 of donations since July last year, and was thrilled to present the latest round of donation cheques last Wednesday,Light Regional Council’s Cr Deane Rohrlach was presented...

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Safety warning as snake season sneaks closer

By Samantha FieldBarossa Reptile Services’ Daniel Marshall is asking the community to prepare for the upcoming snake season with warmer weather on our doorstep now spring has arrived. Daniel said while the season won’t start to really increase until...

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Don’t wing wildlife rescues

By Samantha FieldWith breeding season fast approaching, Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc (SOWFI) volunteers Sam Pastuch and Sheree Venter are urging the community to leave the rescue of wildlife to the experts. Each year SOWFI receives approximately...

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Third time’s the charm for Donnybrooks

Willaston proved to be too good for Barossa District in a tight contest at the wet Tanunda Oval on Sunday to take their third women’s Seniors Premiership title. It took a late goal from Kiarra Leopold to seal the game for the Donnybrooks which won...

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Over 25,000 visitors

Over 25,000 people passed through the gates to enjoy all the fun of Gawler Show last weekend. It was an event full of everything people have come to love from the Show, with thrilling rides, local arts, crafts, cooking and horticulture competitions...

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27 Aug 2025

Football

Dogs and Donnybrooks ready to do battle

Another BLGW season is approaching its end, with a thrilling Grand Final set up between Barossa District and Willaston ready to be played out at Tanunda on Sunday. For Barossa District it is eying a fantastic return to the league after being unable...

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