21 Dec 09 | The Barossa and Light Regional Development Board will have its funding continued into 2010 to assist the smooth transition to the new Regional Development Australia network.
21 Dec 09 | A television program has chipped in big bucks to secure its exclusive deal over the announcement of Smith’s chip flavour winner.
21 Dec 09 | Andrew Stewart has self-funded his trip to January’s national Scout Jamboree.
The event is expected to attract about 12,000 Scouts and leaders from right across the country to Cataract Scout Park, south of Sydney.
21 Dec 09 | Last Sunday Father Mark Sexton was pleased to announce a unique historical discovery to his members.
The Catholic priest at Nuriootpa and Kapunda shared news of a prominent church architect, Joseph Ascione, who is buried in the St John’s cemetery at Kapunda.
21 Dec 09 | John Vafiadis from Barossa Village, Nuriootpa, was given an early Christmas present on Sunday.
The former Vice Marshall for the Greek Airforce joined Barossa Helicopters for a flight over the Barossa.
21 Dec 09 | He’s blasted every bowling attack in world cricket and now Sir Vivian Richards is set to master the Barossa Valley Golf Course in a one-off appearance next year.
21 Dec 09 | Melissa Wegener and Taylor Haar have capped an outstanding year for the Nuriootpa High School Year 12s.
Melissa has been declared the ‘girls dux’ and Taylor’s name will be on the honour board as ‘boys dux’.
21 Dec 09 | The development of Gawler East will deliver significant benefits to the Town of Gawler’s residents, economy and council, a new independent report has confirmed.
17 Dec 09 | Gawler motoring enthusiast James Rosenberg has confirmed a partnership with Stone Brothers Racing to prepare and run a Ford FG Falcon on his behalf during the 2010 V8 Supercar Championship Series.
17 Dec 09 | The community will have the opportunity to have a say in the future of Gawler’s major sporting clubs.
The Town of Gawler Council is expected after Tuesday night’s monthly meeting to implement a community consultation process regarding proposed policy for community leases, including who should pay, and how much, to enable sporting clubs to continue operating at their current venues.
17 Dec 09 | Ian Tooley is keen to share his knowledge about climate change. In fact the presenter and Nuriootpa High principal has so far provided 36 Climate Project presentations to community groups.
17 Dec 09 | The Barossa Council will proceed with the revocation of a community land classification and sale of a parcel of Angaston land.
The block, Allotment 43 John Dallwitz Avenue, has come to be known as John Dallwitz Reserve out of respect of the former landowner.
17 Dec 09 | Gawler Council is looking for a company to take over the running of the costly Trevor Bellchambers swimming centre. At the council meeting last night (Tuesday), members were asked to vote on a recommendation to continue running the centre in the current final year.
17 Dec 09 | Patsy Biscoe will stand as a mayoral candidate at the November 2010 local government election.
The Barossa Council elected member announced her intention at Tuesday’s council meeting.
17 Dec 09 | There were no punches pulled at a long lunch last week.
About 250 people gathered at Chateau Tanunda on Wednesday, for the second Barossa Generations Lunch.
11 Dec 09 | The Gawler Central netball team, the undefeated 2009 senior one premiers, will not rest on their laurels.
On Tuesday, eight Central players took part in a one-hour training session at ETSA Park under the guidance of champion Australian netballer Natalie von Bertouch
11 Dec 09 | A mid life crisis has led Carole Argent to work in a typically male role.
The Tanunda woman’s decision to enhance her life as a single mother now means she looks forward to a hard day’s work as a qualified electrician.
11 Dec 09 | Submissions concerning the proposed Gawler Racecourse development plan amendment close today (Wednesday, December 9).
The Town of Gawler Council is one body expected to oppose the amendment and formalised its stand at a Tuesday night meeting.
11 Dec 09 | A Nuriootpa High School student has been awarded a significant state prize.
11 Dec 09 | Angaston residents believe the council should act to protect a parcel of open space.
The block, Allotment 43 John Dallwitz Avenue, has come to be known as John Dallwitz Reserve in memory of the former landowner.
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