COONAWARRA winemaker Peta Baverstock has been crowned the “people’s champion” after accruing the most votes in the Penola Pennant’s Coonawarra Vignerons Cup social media fashion competition. […]
Race style bears fruit
Toast to wine leaders
THE Coonawarra wine industry recently celebrated two of its outstanding members with Michelle Stehbens and Bruce Redman named patrons of the Coonawarra Vignerons. The honour was […]
Convention awarded
THE flow-on effect to the Penola district of the 35th International Beefsteak and Burgundy Convention was recognised on Saturday when it was named Wattle Range Council’s […]
Long-serving community member recognised with citizen of year award
AFTER serving the Penola and Coonawarra community for over 50 years, former publican John Heyward was recognised for his efforts with the Wattle Range Council’s Riddoch […]
‘Green thumb’ recognised for dedication to beautifying region
KNOWN in the community for his “green thumb”, Penola resident Kevin Jarred has gone above and beyond to help beautify the region. As the main driving […]
Young citizen’s efforts praised
HAVING been top of the class at Penola High School from Year 9 through to Year 12, the accolades keep coming for 2018 graduate Gorgia Robbie. […]
Penola residents in spotlight at Australia Day awards ceremony
NATIONAL pride filled Penola War Memorial Park on Saturday morning as the Penola and Coonawarra district came together to celebrate Australia Day. While the traditional breakfast […]
Coonawarra protects turf
FORMER Northern Territory Attorney-General John Elferink has called for South Australia and the Northern Territory to be merged into one “mega-state” and an all too familiar […]
2019 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup
A GREAT day at the races was held last Thursday for the 2019 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup. The annual event saw punters flock from across the country […]
All eyes on trackside style
PUNTERS from across the country converged on Penola and Coonawarra last week to enjoy the 2019 Coonawarra Vignerons Cup. Both the Coonawarra Vignerons Marquee and the […]