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 5th March
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th March 2025 150 years ago the Try Again Company is trying again at the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago, problems for the wine industry, 50 years ago hundreds join fight against bushfire, 25 years ago Bruce…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 26th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th February 2025 150 years ago a local voter cheats the system, 100 years ago, Kapunda Mayor and councillors visit Gawler, 50 years ago concerns raised for the viability of Gawler Town Council, 25 years ago Barossa…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 19th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th February 2025 150 years ago bolting horses are a problem in Gawler, 100 years ago, tuberculosis detected in Gawler cows, 50 years ago concerns raised about impact on quarrying in Barossa, 25 years ago house prices…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 12th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th February 2025 150 years ago Kapunda Grammer School appoints local teaching assistant to take charge, 100 years ago, Studebaker Cars are praised, 50 years ago Ben Hall shakes hands with a banker, 25 years ago Gawler…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 5th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th February 2025 150 years ago a report from the Lady Alice Company, 100 years ago, Sunday train services required for Gawler Central, 50 years ago, Local unemployed await the roll out of a government regional development…
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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…