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 10th July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th July 2024 150 years ago the Bunyip reports on the success of the Gawler soap works, 100 years ago a local election stirs the voters, 50 years ago council votes to retain angle parking, 25 years…
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Gawler Repair Cafe: Introduction
Welcome to the Repair Café Podcast. Gawler Environment Centre Coordinator, Kathy explains the history of the worldwide Repair Café movement, the aims and ethos and the background to Gawler’s very own Repair Café. Track Title by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/?s=glow…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd July 2024 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on an accident involving gunpowder, 100 years ago Willaston played Lyndoch, 50 years ago there were calls to employ a town planner, 25 years ago the “gate is…
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Threads of Life Exhibition
Gawler Cultural Heritage Gallery Jacinta Weiss, Cultural Heritage Centre Coordinator Town of Gawler, discusses the exciting new exhibition currently on display in the Gawler Heritage Gallery which explores how the essential rites of passage, birth, marriage and death have been marked in Gawler through the years. With hands on displays and games there is plenty…
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Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 26th June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th June 2024 150 years ago, Reeves Plains country correspondent reports on local news, 100 years ago there is a push to legalise bookmakers, 50 years ago road sealing comes to a standstill, 25 years ago a…
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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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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…