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Mel
Jaunay

Courage of the greatest degree

Five years ago, domestic violence victim survivor Jade Balmer of Nuriootpa shared a powerful story with The Leader. It was a story of vulnerability and fear, of pain and control, as Jade revealed – in shocking detail – the monstrous underbelly...

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Mel Jaunay

6 hours ago

Barossa Vintage Festival

Festival makes a touchdown with Taste Off event

One of the more unique additions to this year’s Vintage Festival program was Touchdown & Taste Off, held at Barossa Rams Rugby Club, Tanunda on Thursday night. Players of American Football South Australia presented a demonstration game between the...

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Mel Jaunay

6 hours ago

Community News

Greenock Dawn Service

More than 200 people attended the community-organised Greenock ANZAC Day Service on Friday. It was the first ANZAC Day service held at Greenock for many years, and the calm, mild weather was befitting of the dignified setting. Those attending were...

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Mel Jaunay

7 hours ago

Barossa Leader

Governor deLights

By Mel JaunaySeveral towns in Light Regional Council had the honour of receiving Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and her husband, Mr Rod Bunten on Monday, as the couple toured the region and attended four community-focused...

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Mel Jaunay

7 hours ago

Education

Faith teachers sign off after years of service

So far 2025 has been a very different year for former Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda science lab assistant, Bernie Dee. Retiring from Faith after 37 years, two days before her 70th birthday in December last year, Bernie has been taking the...

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Mel Jaunay

23 Apr 2025

Community News

It all came to-Gather Barossa businesses give footy event the tick

As the buzz subsides following the Barossa’s very first foray into Gather Round, local businesses from across the region are taking stock of the big weekend that was. With about 10,000 people converging on Barossa Park at Lyndoch for each day of the...

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Mel Jaunay

16 Apr 2025

Rural

Drought relief

A $55 million funding package designed to help South Australian farmers weather what has been described by many as the ‘worst seen’ drought conditions has been announced by the State Government this week. According to government, the package...

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Mel Jaunay

09 Apr 2025

Barossa Leader

Anglicans’ hope in an uncertain world

By Mel JaunayBarossa Anglican Parish will open its doors throughout April, with a mission to inspire hope during what could be described as an era of uncertainty and worry.‘Hope25 - Hope in an Uncertain World’ is, according to its website...

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Mel Jaunay

09 Apr 2025

Community News

A big ride for Rob

By Mel JaunayRob Schmidt of Tanunda is down to his final hours of preparation this week, ahead of a 2,000km, 10-day adventure in which he will traverse the River Murray on a jetski. Starting on April 10, 65-year-old Rob will begin his trek from...

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Mel Jaunay

09 Apr 2025

Community News

A chapter closes for Kapunda book club

The front door is unlocked at the Kapunda home of Geoff Sclare and Trish Simpson. Everyone knows there’s no need to knock, just come on in – and after 17 years of the Kapunda U3A book club being hosted at this address, it’s no wonder the members...

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Mel Jaunay

03 Apr 2025

Community News

New CEO brings creative approach to LHB

Michelle Schupelius of Kapunda has been appointed as Lutheran Homes Barossa’s (LHB) new Chief Executive Officer. Starting with LHB on March 11, Michelle has been busy acquainting herself with staff and residents, many of whom may already be familiar...

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Mel Jaunay

03 Apr 2025

Community News

Twin Creek Wind Farm proposal prompts community meeting

About 65 people turned out for a community-led information session regarding the proposed Twin Creek Wind Farm at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa on Thursday. Organised in conjunction with members of the Hansborough and Districts...

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Mel Jaunay

26 Mar 2025

Rural

Fleeces to fundraise in friendly contest

By Mel JaunayThere will be no pulling the wool over the eyes of this year’s judge of the Cambrai Sports Club Fleece Competition, when it is held next week at the Cambrai Sports Ground as the club’s major annual fundraiser. Having been run for close...

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Mel Jaunay

26 Mar 2025