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Community Vaccination Day
We're working with SA Health to provide free transport services to local vaccination clinics in Gawler and Elizabeth on Saturday 28 May
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Temporary library closures
Our public libraries will be closed the morning of Thursday, 26 May for staff training with Angaston, Nuriootpa and Tanunda opening at 1pm and Lyndoch and Mount Pleasant opening at 1:30pm
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Barossa History - Reimagined

23 May 2022

Marieka and Sheralee are Those Barossa Girls and together they are unpicking the secrets of the iconic 'Barossa Cookery Book'.

Lanscape view of the Barossa Valley looking out over bright green vineyards and rolling brown hills

New strategy to support water security for Barossa – consultation underway

20 May 2022

A 30 year water security strategy has been developed for Barossa, which is a first for South Australia.

Woman in a supermarket wearing a mask to protect her from the COVID-19 virus

Community Vaccination Day

19 May 2022

It's Community Vaccination Day on Saturday, 28 May and we're working with SA Health to provide easier access to local vaccination clinics.

Girl riding scooter with dog beside her

Dog and Cat Management Plan 2022-2027

29 Apr. 2022

The draft Dog and Cat Management Plan 2022-2027 provides the framework for The Barossa Council’s priorities and services delivered to our community over the next five years.

Three young children sharing a tasting platter and an assortment of beverages in small plastic glasses

Tourism Top Towns: Vote Barossa

22 Apr. 2022

The iconic tourist destination, Tanunda is in the running for ‘Top Tourism Town’ while heritage rich, Angaston is up for ‘Small Tourism Town’ and high country, Eden Valley is in the ‘Tiny Tourism Town’ category

Elderly man and two young girls reading about the Old Union Chapel history

Explore Barossa heritage with new app

20 Apr. 2022

People will soon be able to explore the history and heritage of the Barossa region thanks to a new Barossa Heritage Trails App, to be officially launched in May.

Two young boys play in the sand

Inclusive playground takes shape

13 Apr. 2022

Work is underway on a new inclusive, intergenerational playground at Tanunda Recreation Park, which is due to open later this year as part of The Big Project.

Young boy holding native plants

Free native plants for our local community

4 Apr. 2022

The Barossa Council is helping to build biodiversity in hundreds of backyards across the Barossa, thanks to a native plant giveaway as part of The Big Project.

Environmental Officer Kim Thompson talking with Ashton Hurn and Mayor Bim Lange at Tanunda Woodlands

Preserving the natural gems in Tanunda Woodlands

25 Mar. 2022

A new conservation project funded by the State Government is a big step towards helping preserve the natural gems in Tanunda Woodlands on Menge Road.

New Angas recreation park facilities birds eye view

Launch of new recreation facilities at Angaston

24 Mar. 2022

The Barossa Council is set to launch a $3.1 million redevelopment of recreation facilities at Angas Recreation Park, another milestone in the delivery of The Big Project.

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