Sport

For the love of cricket

With the rise of women’s cricket across the globe, a program to assist girls discover the game has just started at Nuriootpa. The Little Strikers program is a free, girls-only initiative, designed to introduce young players to cricket in a fun and...

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AFL fans set to Gather Round the Barossa again in 2026

Barossa Park will again feature in the AFL Gather Round in 2026, with Premier Peter Malinauskas confirming the facility has been named as a host for the coveted sporting event. Games will be scheduled from April 9 through to April 12, to coincide...

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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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Rams recognised at annual awards

The Barossa Rams are celebrating four players being recognised for their great seasons following last Wednesday’s Rugby Union SA’s 2025 Annual Awards Night. Upcoming junior Zac Eaton was named as the best Under 18s tacker and Ethan Hoskin was named...

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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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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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03 Sep 2025

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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03 Sep 2025

Trio heading to 8 Ball Nationals

Jo Starick and father and son David and Harry Jaensch, all of Barossa Valley 8 Ball Association, have been selected in the South Australian State Team to compete in the 2025 Nationals. The competition will be held at Rockhampton in November with...

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Double celebration for Nuri hockey

It was a day of celebration for the Nuriootpa Hockey Club on August 10 when two players - Dan Lavelle and Jordan Krzoska, notched up their 300th senior games for the club. The occasion was celebrated with a win over Tanunda but for both players the...

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323: Freeling’s new record holder

Freeling Football Club’s Ashley Selleck etched his name into the club’s history books last weekend when he played his 323rd Senior game to overtake Troy Haseldine as the club games record holder. Despite the Reserves side falling to a 100 point...

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Breaking ground for tennis precinct

The redevelopment of the Gawler & District Tennis Association precinct is officially underway, following a ceremonial sod turning held on-site on Monday. The ceremony was a symbolic step forward in delivering upgraded facilities for the community and...

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Archers Brave Blustery Conditions at 2025 Archery SA Clout Competition in Kapunda

The historic town of Kapunda played host to the 2025 Archery SA State Clout Competition over the weekend, drawing 43 dedicated archers from across South Australia to compete in one of the sport’s most challenging formats. Hosted by the Light...

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