The Leader Newspaper - Barossa Valley

05/08/2025

In this week's edition
• "I nearly drowned" Barossa lifeguard's narrow escape
• Barossa water resources heading towards critical thresholds
• Mayor for Light elected in Close call
• Rohan to run a marathon 🏃
• Barossa soup kitchen returns for fifth year 🍲
• Stakeholder group to guide Barossa Park
• Going batty for wildlife conservation 🦇
• Volunteers get their hands dirty on National Tree Day 🌳
In sport:
• Katelyn SANFLW's goal kicking champ 🏉
PLUS! Plenty of photos from Stars of Barossa 🌟

03/08/2025

The Pioneer Park wall project is on track for completion by the end of November 2025 and within the total project budget of $1.815 million

The Pioneer Park wall project is on track for completion by the end of November 2025 and within the total project budget of $1.815 million. A section of Pioneer Park / Tulya Mukapaanthi will remain cordoned off as a construction site, while the next...

03/08/2025

Those considering leadership roles are among those encouraged to nominated for the role of Mayor in the Town of Gawler (ToG) supplementary election.

Those considering leadership roles are among those encouraged to nominated for the role of Mayor in the Town of Gawler (ToG) supplementary election. ToG chief executive officer Chris Cowley said: "...I encourage all eligible community members who are...

03/08/2025

Angaston’s Shayla Hughes has been recognised for her coaching work during the SANFL’s Women’s coaching month.

Angaston’s Shayla Hughes has been recognised for her coaching work during the SANFL’s Women’s coaching month. Shayla has been coaching the girls Under 13s while also playing for the Senior Team and said being recognised for her work is very...

03/08/2025

Maz McGann, a freelance consultant specialising in community development and arts and cultural management, has been accepted by Barossa Co-op Board to fill a casual vacancy until the October Annual General Meeting, where it is anticipated that she will be voted in by members.

Maz McGann, a freelance consultant specialising in community development and arts and cultural management, has been accepted by Barossa Co-op Board to fill a casual vacancy until the October Annual General Meeting, where it is anticipated that she...

02/08/2025

A special birthday luncheon was recently held at the Clare Castle Hotel at Kapunda to recognise Kapunda’s 50 years of service as a member of SA Meals on Wheels.

A special birthday luncheon was recently held at the Clare Castle Hotel at Kapunda to recognise Kapunda's 50 years of service as a member of SA Meals on Wheels. Chairperson Megan McWaters was pleased to welcome volunteers who have made the local...

02/08/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Appears to be a burst water main on Adelaide Road, Greenock this morning.

02/08/2025

South Australia has continued its dominance over Western Australia with a 32 point win in Perth on the weekend in the State country clash. Barossa District's Jack Carpenter told The Leader it had been a great experience to play for the state country...

02/08/2025

Adbri is moving ahead with a proposed plan to relocate its administrative and support infrastuructre at Penrice Quarry to a property adjacent to Kalima Road, with early stages of community consultation conducted last week.

The next meeting of the Penrice Community Consultation Group is due to be held before the end of the year, with a notice expected to be published in The Leader

02/08/2025

Tanunda’s Ben Schiller reached 200 senior games for the club in the Round 12 game against Nuriootpa earlier this month.

Tanunda’s Ben Schiller reached 200 senior games for the club in the Round 12 game against Nuriootpa earlier this month. Even though the Magpies went down to Nuriootpa by 72 points in the game, Ben said despite the disappointing result it was still...

01/08/2025

At the July 22 Ordinary Light Regional Council Meeting, Elected Members carried a resolution to send a Concordia Code Amendment Submission to the State Government as part of its current feedback process.

By Melissa SiriAt the July 22 Ordinary Light Regional Council Meeting, Elected Members carried a resolution to send a Concordia Code Amendment Submission to the State Government as part of its current feedback process. The Concordia Code Amendment...