The People

Meet the local Freeling CFS crew. Where the team is a mix of past, present and future members, the local frontline has never been a stronger family affair.

Rob Gibson has spent a lifetime digging deep to unearth the secrets to the Barossa’s most desirable wine styles.

introducing local lad, Kyle Lewcock and his passion for archery. Through patience and practice, Kyle continues to hone his skills with competition targets firmly in sight.

At 16 Melissa Whyte nearly died in a car crash. Twenty-four years on, she’s facing a different fight for life, but her unshakable faith that God will carry her through remains stronger than ever.

Much like their fruit orchard, Rick and Rosemary Steicke have flourished in the face of challenging conditions, creating an authentic Barossa paddock-to-plate enterprise.

Once you take off, you never know where you might land. Michael and Barbara Ludlow are glad their journey has carried them to the Barossa.

As the sun sets on the driest part of the country, a new light emerges from the red sand. Beams of every colour dance across the desert floor and into the night sky for Parrtjima Festival, an Indigenous celebration of light and culture in the heart of Australia.

Look through a window into Sam Cowley’s imagination and you’ll discover a place of childlike wonder.

For most Barossa families, a trip to the park is one of the easiest weekend outings to execute. Whilst catching up at our picnic bench though, Seppeltsfield resident, Abbey Underwood, sees past the sunshine and scenery of the area and towards the difficulties of accessing the space for those with a disability.

You know morning cuppa’s over at the Tinkers Shed when Keith Pfeiffer goes back to work. “You’ve got two minutes to go,” Keith calls over his shoulder as he returns to the shed floor, to a chorus of laughter. Good natured banter flows easily between these Tinkers, who come from all walks of life.