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: Dr Who, Ghost Light
Monthly Podcast; Dr Who, Ghost Light Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Angus, Baylor and Janette. It is time for this year’s Dr Who watch and the culters are up to the seventh and last Doctor of the original series, played by Sylvester McCoy. The episodes of Ghost Light were…
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Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th December 2025 150 years ago, Gawler to get a fire brigade, 100 years ago, Parisian spring fashions generate some excitement, 50 years ago, Bank robbery in Lyndoch, 25 years ago, 8,000 attend Gawler Christmas Street Parade…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th December 2025 150 years ago, a dangerous snake is killed in Gawler, 100 years ago, a one day heat waves is barely noticed, 50 years ago, Gawler Council to annexe Evanston, 25 years ago, 1st state…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd December 2025 150 years ago, poor turnout for Gawler Council election, 100 years ago, the Memorial pipe organ is unveiled, 50 years ago, a time capsule is set in stone. 25 years ago, a 2,000th Birthday…
Listen to EpisodeLooking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 26th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th November 2025 150 years ago, Council urged to address Gawler’s dusty road problem, 100 years ago, the Queen Mother is mourned, 50 years ago, Gawler Caravan Park is opened. 25 years ago, site for new skate…
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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…