Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed Federal Government funding to expand access to international markets for key industries in Barker. Avocado, oil seed and grain industry bodies have received Federal Government funding under the $5 million Australian Government’s Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE) program. The Australian Oilseeds Federation has developed a Grain Sustainability Certification…
As part of the A Little More Barossa festival, local chefs will be making delicious soups to sell for charity. Chefs Sam Smith (FINO Seppeltsfield), Tim Bourke (The Eatery), Mark McNamara (Food Luddite) and Ruby Stobart (Kind Hearted Kitchen), Clare Falzon (Hentley Farm) and Kyle Johns (Appellation) will be taking turns to make delicious soups,…
South Australia goes into Level 5 lockdown from 6pm tonight (20/07/21). If you need clarification on essential services and workers, view the SA Goverment Public Activities Chart – Level 5 Requirements here
View the Growing Our Regional Workforce Review Summary report by Regional Development South Australia here
First Nations Australians-owned business Red Centre Enterprises has launched their new Elder Wine in the Southern Providore at Adelaide Airport. As South Australian entrepeneurs, Red Centre supports First Nations Australians to develop enterprise and pathways for their youth. As an enterprise, Red Centre is deeply involved with the community of Kadlitiya (Gawler). The inspirations for…
It’s the start of the 2021 Barossa Vintage Festival! Off to a chilly but triumphant start, the Barossa Vintage Festival celebrates the end of vintage for wineries in the region. The Barossa Vintage Festival Parade will make history on April 17th as the first community parade in Australia since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The first…
Our scarecrows are out for Barossa Vintage Festival! Introducing our friendly Workforce scarecrows, representing types of work available in the region. Drop by and say hi! Check out www.barossaplainsjobs.org.au and regionalwork.sa.gov.au for local jobs!
Southern Barossa Alliance held it’s Nature Adventure Day on the weekend (20/03). The highlight of the day for many attendees was kayaking along the South Para Reservoir It was a great day out with a 5km trail run, family nature trail walk, children’s entertainment, food stalls and community wellbeing booths. The event was organised to…
David and Rachel of Browns Barossa Gourmet Donuts Words by Rhia Daniel When David and Rachel Brown, of Brown’s Barossa Gourmet Donuts, set their minds to something, they strive for excellence. With new flavours of their gourmet brioche donuts cycling through fortnightly, their focus and drive to get them just right is evident. One of…
Jake Zuppa and the Growth of his Business Words by Imogen Hindson Jake Zuppa is the brains behind of ‘Produce 4 Chefs’, an initiative bringing crates of fresh produce to the front doors of locals in our region. In collaboration with vendors from Barossa Cheese to Nuriootpa High School, this delivery service provides people with…