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Posted by Peter Robinson from The Leader Newspaper in Community on 02/07/2009 at 10:02 AM
Article from 'The Leader', July 1, 2009
Population in the Barossa and Light region is set to soar, with figures indicating the region is estimated to grow by over 6,000 by the year 2021.
The Barossa and Light Regional Development Board (BLD) provided “The Leader” with a copy of their Regional Profile for Barossa and Light, 2008 at their recent Sustainable Futures Forum, containing projected population growth figures from the 2006 census.
Figures estimate 18.6 per cent more people will reside in the region by 2021 and the region’s population is set to grow at a significantly higher rate than the State average.
CEO of the BLD, Mrs Anne Moroney said growth in the region is undeniable; however it comes back to how it is managed.
“There is certainly room for growth in Nuriootpa and Angaston,” Mrs Moroney said.
“Roseworthy and Freeling are seen potentially as growth areas.
“The region is growing, but we need to get a bit smarter …
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The much vaunted $12 million Barossa Health and Aquatic Centre is set to become a reality after The Barossa Council gave it the green light in the 2009/10 business plan.
At a special meeting yesterday council voted to …
Article from 'The Leader', June 24, 2009
Avid golfer and vice-president of the Kapunda Golf Club, Mrs Christine Pfitzner is one of only four women to have achieved an illustrious hole in one at Kapunda Golf Course.
Mrs Pfitzner putted her way …
The Barossa Council has lifted the lid on waste disposal, revealing residents have scored top marks when it comes to recycling.
Figures presented to last week’s council meeting show less waste going to landfill and …
Article from 'The Leader', June 17, 2009
After being alerted to the issue by “The Leader”, Kapunda police have arrested local woman, Mrs Shirley Kennedy on charges of theft by deception and attempted theft by deception.
The 41 year old Kapunda woman …
Barossa Police will begin an education and operational campaign in the wake of new 80kph speed limits being introduced across the Valley floor.
The blanket speed zone has been endorsed at local and …
Article from 'The Leader', June 10, 2009
Light Pass resident and motocross rider, Adam Grope became the most recent addition to the Crusty Demons, debuting with the fear defying group on Friday and again on Saturday night.
Performing in front …
Town streetscapes will receive a facelift, road safety will be improved and flood control works will be undertaken under The Barossa Council’s 2009/10 budget.
Described by Mayor Brian Hurn as “responsible and …
Article from 'The Leader', June 3, 2009
A Birth to Year 13 facility on the present Nuriootpa High School site is being considered following a briefing on plans and future options for public education and care provisions in Nuriootpa at a special meeting of community …
Article from 'The Leader', May 20, 2009
There were major delays in Nuriootpa over the weekend after 10 of the 17 carriages of a quarry train derailed on Saturday near the Penfold’s crossing.
An investigation into the derailment by the operator of …
Article from 'The Leader', May 13, 2009
The dates for the Barossa Gourmet Weekend have been confirmed for the weekend of August 22 and 23.
Participating in one of Australa’s strongest regional events are over 20 wineries including family owned and operated …
Article from 'The Leader', April 29, 2009
It appears the demolition of Nuriootpa’s Railway Station is still on the cards, with the matter being raised in Parliament last week by Member for Schubert, Mr Ivan Venning.
Notified last Thursday that demolition is …
posted by BrianL from Bateau bay on 19/05/2009 at 01:28 AM
As a member of the Barossa Rail Passenger Action group I fully support Ivan Venning in his questioning of the reasons …
Article from 'The Leader', April 22, 2009
With almost 170 events celebrating the food, wine and culture of the region, Barossa Vintage Festival Chairman, Mr Bill Biscoe has hailed the event a success.
“It was a fantastic week in every respect, it has been …
Article from 'The Leader', April 15, 2009
A Bethany man in his 70’s is following his interest in climate change and is determined to help the environment.
Long-time Barossa resident, Mr Brian Phillips has begun a three year Master of Science in Climate …
Article from 'The Leader', March 18, 2009
A proposal by The Barossa Council to sell half of Tanunda’s Homburg Street Reserve has caused nearby residents to instigate a petition opposing the sale.
The concerned residents say the proposal will affect those …
posted by Alison Kungel from Springton on 23/05/2009 at 09:14 AM
In all of the debate over the cost of building a new health and leisure centre has any looked at the cost of NOT …
Article from 'The Leader', March 11, 2009
The Barossa Lions Club are currently on a scrap metal mission and are calling on the community to help them with the project.
Ring pulls from soft drink and beer cans are being collected by the club which, when sold as …
Submitted by BarossaUpdate.com reader:
Hello all, I just recently moved from NSW last year with my family to a beautiful place called the Barossa Valley, I'm starting to doubt my decision. I went to the Tanunda Hotel with 2 friends on saturday night having some …
Article from 'The Leader', January 21, 2009
A $5 million expansion to the Barossa Regional Shopping Centre at Nuriootpa is underway.
Last week fences were erected and the entrance to Mitre 10 relocated as Nuriootpa based C.O. Juncken Builders started work on the …
Submitted by Lisa from Nuriootpa.
Enough is enough! It's time to stop quietly mumbling about the state of the roads in the Barossa. I have sent variations of the following letter to Ivan Venning, Mike Rann, The Advertiser and The Leader. I urge you to compose your own …
