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
Classic Cult TV Club: Captain Planet and the Planeteers
Monthly Podcast: Captain Planet; Series One, Mission to Save Earth pts 1 & 2 Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. Lisa brings an old childhood favourite to the table this month. This was a show that still lives on “rent free”, in her head…
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Looking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 7th May
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th May 2025 150 years ago, The Yatala election debacle is discussed, 100 years ago, cycling on footpaths causes concern, 50 years ago Local schools plant trees, 25 years ago, cycling is all the go in the…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th April
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th April 2025 150 years ago, The Royal English Opera has a new line up, 100 years ago, Anzac Day is commemorated in Gawler, 50 years ago the Donnybrooks reminisce, 25 years ago, a skate park for…
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From White Flowers to White Goods: How we have celebrated Mother’s Day.
Local Historian, Martin Walker, talks about the history of Mother’s Day, currently featured in an exhibition at the Gawler Civic Centre, hosted by the Gawler Culture and Heritage Centre. Marin, who curated the exhibition shares insights from his research into the background of mother’s day and how it came to be the marketing behemoth of…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd April
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd April 2025 150 years ago, Latest update from the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago, Requests are made for fairer rent payments, 50 years ago Proposal for rose growing business turned down, 25 years ago, tony…
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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…