The Leader Newspaper - Barossa Valley

Established in 1918, The Leader has been a vital link for the community, giving residents a platform to express their voices. Over the years, this newspaper has built a reliable and respected brand that helps businesses, community organizations, and groups effectively share their messages with more than 19,950 dedicated readers every week. In contrast to many newspapers in South Australia, The Leader continues to be printed and published at its own location and is still proudly family-owned and operated.

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Lamb 'orphanage' a family affair

2 weeks ago | barossaleader.com | Matthew Webster |Tony Robinson |Samantha Field

Members of farming family, the Jaegars, from Buchanan, east of Eudunda, have set up an inventive new system in an old shed on the property for taking care of lambs. Featured in The Leader's Farmer in Focus last month, we thought it was fitting to further highlight a local innovation which has helped streamline farming processes. Tanya Jaegar explained that her husband has dubbed the project the "Lamb Orphanage," a name which she said has stuck.
Follow the Kids' Barossa Nursery trail

Jan 16, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

Jan 17 2025 For some fun with your little green thumbs, Barossa Nursery is exclusively hosting a free Kids' Nursery Trail throughout the school holidays - with an exciting prize at the end. "The Kids' Nursery Trail started this month and it's been really popular," said Kristee Semmler, from Barossa Nursery. "We have had more people than anticipated," she shared. When children visit Barossa Nursery, they are w...
The heat is on for Corellas

Jan 14, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

If you're familiar with the loud, screeching cacophony of the Corella in the Barossa Valley, you're certainly not alone. You may have also heard some loud banging, with agricultural landowners resorting to using gas guns to scare off and reduce the impact of the Little Corella population. The behaviour of Little Corellas causes a negative impact from economic, environmental and human health pers...
Life is a highway with Cruise On 2025

Jan 14, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

Jan 15 2025 By Jennifer MinnsValley Hot Rodders is bringing back the chrome and harnessing serious horse power, as the group takes centre stage on the main street of Tanunda for Cruise On 2025 on Saturday. Celebrating the 31st year of the popular community event, Cruise On 2025 runs over three days, from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19 - with the highlight of the weekend being the Saturday night s...
The home of antiques and collectibles at Community Helpers

Jan 14, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

Jan 15 2025 By Jennifer MinnsCommunity Helpers is not only a popular destination for those who appreciate a good second-hand bargain, it also happens to be a prime destination for those hunting for quality antiques and collectibles. With a warehouse at Nuriootpa and op-shop at Tanunda, Community Helpers also offers a user friendly website that showcases rare and unique items. "There's a broader range of p...
Power and practicality with the Mazda CX-80

Jan 14, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

By Jennifer MinnsThe Mazda CX-80 is the perfect driver's car, but with all of the extra creature comforts needed to keep the family happy as well. When you need space for the family as well some extra grunt, the Mazda CX-80 will happily tick all the boxes for you. Available in four different variants and three different drive trains, the Mazda CX-80 can be personalised to your needs. There is...
Yalumba carols prove popular

Jan 7, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Tony Robinson

By Tony RobinsonThe Hill-Smith family and the staff of Yalumba, Angaston celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a community Carols by Candlelight, attended by a packed audience of appreciative local people who gathered in front of the famous clock tower around the grounds of the beautiful Yalumba Winery, Angaston on December 17. It was a performance equal to our country's top carols nights with ...
Christmas blessings for the community at St Petri Church

Jan 7, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

There was an overwhelming display of generosity at St Petri Lutheran Church Hall on Wednesday, December 18, with Pastor Adrian Kitson officially blessing a perfectly arranged collection of Christmas hampers for 300 families in the Barossa community, along with over 530 gifts. Lutheran Care Barossa partnered with Barossa Co-op and Foodbank to supply Christmas hampers to local families during the 2...
Official opening of Dutton Cabins

Jan 7, 2025 | barossaleader.com | Tony Robinson

Jan 08 2025 A small gathering of family, Members of Parliament, Local Government officials and friends attended the Official Opening of eight new Dutton Cabins at Dutton Park,Kapunda by the Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism on December 17. Food and light refreshments were later enjoyed under the shade of nearby big gum trees. To read the full story, subscribe to Barossa Leader .
Keeping the light shining in the grape and wine industry

Dec 17, 2024 | barossaleader.com | Jennifer Minns

Dec 18 2024 In a fluctuating agricultural and viticultural climate, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Barossa grape growers and winemakers has become an important focus in the community. Foundation Barossa has tapped into this need, raising $8,475 for the Barossa Australia Wellbeing Fund at its inaugural Foundation Barossa Thanks (Giving) dinner, held at Rieselingfreak on November 29. The ticket...