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 21st January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st January 2026 150 years ago, A giant cabbage makes news 100 years ago, Haystack fire in Cowan st, 50 years ago, Traffic management plan released for Gawler, 25 years ago, Tour Down Under heads up Murray…
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Another Openin’, Another Show
Door 4: Company by George Furth and Stephen Sondheim Jane and Jane take a look at Company, one of the first “concept musicals”. Our special guest this episode is Rodney Hrvatin who was the musical director for the most recent production of Company in Adelaide. He’s also a local! Make sure you stay tuned until…
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Classic Cult TV Club: Christmas Special, Love Actually
Christmas Special; Love Actually Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. 2025 was a hectic year and that is the CCtvC excuse for the Christmas Special podcast coming out a month after Christmas, and eleven months to the next one. this year Baylor is introducing…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th January 2026 150 years ago, Bumper fruit crop anticipated, 100 years ago, tourists to Gawler complain of lack of facilities, 50 years ago, Munno Para council fights to survive, 25 years ago, opening of international Gliding…
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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th January 2026 150 years ago, a gala picnic is enjoyed by all, 100 years ago, dangerous driving raises concerns, 50 years ago, Evanston residents wish to join Gawler, 25 years ago, local parents welcome Christmas Eve…
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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…