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 3rd June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd June 2026 150 years ago; Accident at the Lady Alice, 100 years ago; man flown to hospital, 50 years ago; Gawler students in exchange program, 25 years ago; local schools receive funding boost, 10 years ago;…
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Grit and Grace Exhibition
Jacinta Weiss, Cultural Heritage Centre Coordinator, Town of Gawler, talks about the exciting new exhibition in the Gawler Heritage Gallery, Grit and Grace featuring the lives of Gawler women through a century of wars. The exhibition gallery is on the ground floor of the Gawler Civic Centre, Murray St Gawler. Music; Rainbow by Yakov Golman…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th May
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th May 2026 150 years ago; Devastating fire for local farmer, 100 years ago; cyclone at Smithfield, 50 years ago; A Bunyip boat is launched, 25 years ago; 220 million dollar investment in local region, 10 years…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 20th May
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th May 2026 150 years ago; On floods and snakes, 100 years ago; concerns about level crossing accidents, 50 years ago; three Gawler buildings receive heritage plaques, 25 years ago; Baby born for Thompsons’ Beach, 10 years…
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Classic Cult TV Club: Akira
Monthly Podcast; Akira Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Angus, Baylor, Lisa, Mackenzie, and Janette. This month the Culters take a deep dive into cyberpunk history with the film that started it all. Well maybe not actually started but is often seen as the introduction of anime and Japanese cyberpunk…
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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: Judy Gillett-Ferguson talks about the Vietnam Moratorium
Judy Gillett-Ferguson; “Memories of the Vietnam Moratorium”. Recorded with Janette Menhennet 16th April 2026 Gawler Civic Centre. Welcome to another Oral History Podcast featuring Judy Gillett-Ferguson, retired principal, former Gawler Councillor, and a leading light of Gawler. Judy talks about her involvement with the Vietnam Moratorium in the 1970s…
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…