If it ain’t broke… Tom can fix it
As Tom Willoughby ties his hand to a 1,000-kilogram bull, the hairs on the back of his neck stand up straight. His blood runs cold.
Fighting fire is a family affair
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.
Great wines begin in the dirt
Rob Gibson has spent a lifetime digging deep to unearth the secrets to the Barossa’s most desirable wine styles.
Local youth on target
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.
On eating giraffes
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.
An authentic farm experience
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.
News
Barossa Contemporary announces Inaugural Programme
The Barossa will be in full bloom this spring as new major festival Barossa Contemporary: Festival for the Curious will bring the region to life with exclusive music, art, food, and wine experiences in five spectacular locations.
Local event calendar packed for August with ‘A Little More Barossa’
Barossa excites with a new packed calendar of events for August
Leon and the girls
“As long as it isn’t pink!” was the only rule Leon Koch insisted on when his family was deciding on a colour for their new tractor.
Beck Tucker & Martin Ritzmann – Mehl Sourdough
‘Mehl’ – its German for flour, and it was the fact that German born Martin was missing the flavours of the bread he grew up with back in Germany that prompted the creation of ‘Mehl Sourdough’.
Council Update
Barossa Council Update – Autumn 2022
Find out the latest updates for what’s going on in the Barossa Council area.
Mexican Bean Salad
Super simple and nutritionally complete as a vegetarian meal, a tasty addition to tacos or a colourful side dish.
French 75
This traditional cocktail has undergone many changes throughout it’s time – much like us all – and with an air of grace and elegance about it, it’s the perfect cocktail to toast the new year and share with your nearest and dearest.
Barossa Bouillabaisse
A simple take on the traditional seafood stew. With rich and hearty flavours, this dish is perfect any night of the week. Grab some crusty bread to soak up every drop and your favourite Sauvignon Blanc to complete the experience.
Suzannah and Richard’s Wedding
A chance meeting at a Queenstown pub while on separate family holidays in New Zealand, sealed the fate of Suzannah Smart and Richard Kruger.
Meaghan & Luke’s Wedding
References to Star Wars, Harry Potter, dinosaurs and Lego were a must-have at the wedding of Meaghan Price and Luke Tonkin. The couple ensured their down-to-earth special day was a beautiful mix of casual, geek and intimacy, on the day that also marked their seven-year anniversary.
Top tips for planning your special day
Congratulations! They’ve popped the question and now the fun begins… planning your wedding!
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Toilet trouble?
Cats are particularly sensitive beings when it comes to their litter tray, with conditions that can affect their ability to urinate normally.
There are a variety of reasons for this, but the main ones are poorly formulated dry biscuits and stress.
Barossa Council Update – Summer 2021
Find out the latest updates for what’s going on in the Barossa Council area.
How many feline friends do you have?
As pet ownership is on the rise and many of us are finding companionship and love in our animal friends, multi-pet households are increasing.
‘The Schrapel Emporium’
Ernst Schrapel was born in Tanunda, 1861. Over his lifetime he was described as having ‘enterprise, good judgment and a tremendous capacity for work’.
Supporting healthy blood sugar
A healthy lifestyle brings the rewards, because what you do consistently is going to lead to results.