Michael Steinborner has a favourite expression, ‘From Opportunity Comes Success.’ Forty years ago, Michael embarked on a venture to start a Holden dealership in Gawler, for the success of which he remains grateful for every opportunity along the way.
Cherie Hausler was a child when she realised her palate preferred the flavours of homegrown produce freshly picked from her father’s garden, over the mettwurst or lamb in equal abundance at her Barossa family table.
There’s a wall built of Mount Gambier limestone at the heart of Fiona Lloyde’s Tanunda home. Warm and tactile, it anchors the meticulously renovated stone barn with an understated beauty, a serene backdrop to the busyness of Fiona’s life.
As sunshine breaks through the cloud cover and tiny birds busy themselves in the hollows of gnarled, ancient gum trees, conservationist Sarah Barrett is playing a waiting game.
It’s a long way from the dusty airstrips of the outback to the political powerhouses of Canberra. But no matter where he finds himself, healthcare senior executive Tony Vaughan ASM has only one thing on his mind – making change for good.
Stepping into the Tanunda Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, you are immediately captivated by the grandeur of the 1877 Hill & Son Organ. Its façade, a true masterpiece, enchants with its intricate artistry and commanding presence.
What’s On? Find our picks for some upcoming events around the Barossa during Spring
Barossa Enterprises, has been helping regional South Australians living with disabilities for 45 years. It continues to provide work opportunities that are tailored to people’s individual support needs and job goals.
This year, the Barossa Co-op celebrates 80 years of operation and as a member-owned retail co-operative, with over 21,000 members, it is proud of its achievements and looks forward to delivering its strategic plan over the next five years.
Find out the latest updates for what’s going on in the Barossa Council area.
“Location, location, location.” That’s the key message spruiked by any good real estate agent. So it’s little wonder Michael Kies, who was in the business of selling property for 25 years, saw the potential in the old stone building located on property he inherited at Barossa Valley Way at Lyndoch.
Lindner brothers, Paul and James, were teenagers in an era when Barossa grapegrowers were being paid to bulldoze vineyards due to oversupply. Sons of successful caterers and business owners, Richard and Shirley, it was understandable that the sixth generation Barossans couldn’t see themselves in the wine industry, let alone owning and running Tanunda’s internationally renowned Langmeil Winery.
Charles Melton’s direction in life was decided with the toss of a coin. Backpacking around Australia, he and his travelling buddy Ken Roach worked a vintage, picking grapes for Krondorf Winery, and when the company offered them two full time positions, one in the winery and one in the vineyard, fate sent Charles into winemaking.
After many years of providing her Pilates services to the Barossa community in a small studio with limited equipment, Kate has bitten the bullet and expanded!
Ceramic artist and passionate sharer of her art form – Aleshia Webster is welcoming, vibrant and enthusiastic about creating with clay.
With a passion for and an unwavering commitment to the development and curation of the Barossa Museum at Tanunda, Don Ross’ mark and influence on this institution now spans a staggering 57 years of its 61 years since establishment.
The perfect mid-week meal you can whip up in jiffy.
The Classic Vanilla Slice. Is there anything better? These light, fluffy slices are the perfect dessert, morning or afternoon tea, or party treat. Made with our Carême All Butter Puff Pastry, add this classic sweet to your baking repertoire and you’ll find yourself wanting to make the slice over and over again!
A spring time twist on a classic Negroni bursting with notes of strawberry, orange and blossom. Don’t be fooled by appearances, the Negroni Blush looks pretty and unsuspecting, but it’s strong and packs a punch. A delicious celebration of spring in a glass!
Time spent at Nuriootpa High School was memorable for Danielle Davies and Brad Hoepner for more than just friendships and schoolwork, as it turned out to be the very place they would meet a partner for life.
What do you do when you have a winery in the family and you’re getting married? Suffice to say the ceremony location and wedding venue were quickly organised in what proved a heartfelt celebration. The winery was a wonderful choice for Abi Mader, the daughter of Mark and Amanda Mader for her wedding to Bayley Dean, the son of Barry and Tracey Dean of Penrice.
20 Barossa wines to inspire and engage your palate for Spring
As we say goodbye to the Olympics and hours of TV surfing between different sporting codes, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of the extremes of our pet world and their achievements.
Gardening: “The activity of tending and cultivating a garden” – Oxford dictionary. I think this definition can be enhanced by not only tending and cultivating a garden, but that gardening also encompasses tending to ourselves and our own wellbeing.
Balance, depth, authenticity – these are the values incorporated into Holland America Line’s carefully curated European voyages.
September is an ideal time to focus on health and wellness. At Go Vita Tanunda, our Move for Health Month emphasises physical fitness, joint care, and energy enhancement. Naturopath, Peter Balogh, offers top tips to help you set yourself up for a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Spring signals the beginning of warmer weather, and with it comes the familiar ‘buzz’ of the blowfly. Besides being annoying, the eradication of flies was encouraged when they were labelled as carrying diseases such as typhus, tuberculosis and dysentery in the early 1900s.
