Welcome to the GBA
The Gawler Broadcasting Association is an organisation dedicated to giving the people of Gawler a voice, whether through radio programs, local art and music, or short films.
If you’re interested in getting involved we’re always looking for more volunteers! You can become a member, and even create a show of your own. If you’re interested, head over to our contact page and let us know.
Most Recent Podcasts
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st October 2025 150 years ago, Metal roads or railroads: which is best?, 100 years ago, peach blossom fair held in Gawler south, 50 years ago $213,000 trotting extensions to be made to raceway, 25 years ago…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th September 2025 150 years ago, local fax growers suffer impact from the loss of a mill, 100 years ago, the district finally gets good rains, 50 years ago discussion about boundary changes, 25 years ago business…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th September 2025 150 years ago, Smithfield residents host a visiting politician, 100 years ago, the Bunyip reports on a Margery Medal dilemma, 50 years ago Boundary reform under discussion, 25 years ago new community centre planned…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 10th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th September 2025 150 years ago, a gift of novel items made to Gawler Museum, 100 years ago, Aussie film, “The Bushwackers” shown in Gawler, 50 years ago A new local bus service begins operation, 25 years…
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Classic Cult TV Club: The A Team
Monthly Podcast; The A Team, Series 2 Episode 19. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Angus, Baylor and Janette. The Culters just love it when a podcast comes together. What makes a Cult TV show? Does a tv series need to be “good” to qualify. These questions both apply…
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Gawler Broadcasting Association AGM
The year has flown by and it is time for our AGM once again. Please join us for on Tuesday 15th November at the P/A Hotel, 7.00 pm. We have booked the room from 6.15 so come early if you wish to eat…
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GBA Annual Quiz Night
We have been on break over Covid but the Gawler Broadcasting Association Annual Quiz Night is back!! Come and join us and Quizmasters Geri and Eugenia for a fun night of Trivia, Fun and Laughter!…
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Vale Marilyn Simpson 1946-2021
On Thursday the 17th of June 2021, we lost Marilyn Simpson, a longtime contributor to GBA, both behind the scenes and in front of the microphone. We will remember Marilyn and a loving wife, mother and…
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GBA AGM and Life Membership Presentation
On Monday 18th of November we held our Annual General Meeting at the P/A Hotel. There was some reflection on what we have achieved in our first five years and what our aspirations are for the future…
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Quiz Night 2019
Tickets are now available for GBA’s 2019 Quiz Night! This year it will be held on Saturday the 19th of October at Zion Lutheran Hall in Gawler. If you would like to support this event, please spread…
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Gawler Oral History: Janet Brealey A.MusA L.MusA
Janet was interviewed by Gillian Lee in July 2024 for the Gawler Oral History Project. Janet is a piano teacher based in Willaston but has piano students in Gawler and the Barossa district. She teaches at her house and also at Faith Lutherann College Tanunda. She talks about the early days of her childhood, interest…
Gawler Swimming Pool: Oral Histories
In November 2022 Gawler Swimming Pool celebrated its’ sixtieth anniversary. Some of those who have been instrumental to the pool’s history share memories about this beloved local institution. Coralie Clayson…
Gawler Swimming Pool: Oral Histories
In November 2022 Gawler Swimming Pool celebrated its’ sixtieth anniversary. Some of those who have been instrumental to the pool’s history share memories about this beloved local institution. Mayor Karen Redman…
Gawler Swimming Pool: Oral Histories
In November 2022 Gawler Swimming Pool celebrated its’ sixtieth anniversary. Some of those who have been instrumental to the pool’s history share memories about this beloved local institution. Kym Meaney…
Gawler Swimming Pool: Oral Histories
In November 2022 Gawler Swimming Pool celebrated its’ sixtieth anniversary. Some of those who have been instrumental to the pool’s history share memories about this beloved local institution. Teddy and Margaret Sankey…