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Temporary Traffic Control Device Notice - St Peters Halloween

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10/10/2025

To help support the community-led Halloween Celebrations in St Peters, Council has supported the following TTCDN. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE NOTICE UNDER SECTION 17 (3) ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961 I, Christopher Drew Holland, Senior Sergeant First Class of Police, for and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the...

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Supplementary election results: Rita Excell elected to St Peters Ward

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03/10/2025

Image above: Mr Michael Thomas Roche (JP) and Rita Excell Long-term resident Rita Excell has been elected and officially sworn in to represent the St Peters Ward in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. “On behalf of the Council, I warmly welcome Rita Excell as a new Elected...

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Closing the digital divide this October

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26/09/2025

We are proud to be part of Get Online Week 2025 (20–26 October), a nationwide initiative that helps Australians gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in our digital world. Get Online Week is Good Things national campaign to close the digital divide. It supports people to feel...

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This award-winning distillery in Kent Town has a different approach

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26/09/2025

With more than 100 distilleries spread across South Australia, Jed Coffey acknowledges that “gin is a pretty flooded market. That means it's hard to sell a lot of bottles off the shelf unless you've got a pretty big marketing budget.” So when he launched Reform Distilling after 16 years as...

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Big Ideas, Shared Locally Thanks to Raising the Bar Adelaide 2025

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23/09/2025

For one night only, local hotels across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters were once again transformed into vibrant classrooms as Raising the Bar Adelaide took over the City on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Now in its eighth year, this much-loved annual event once again delivered 20 talks...

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Investing in young people: Why our Youth Action Plan matters

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16/09/2025

The Council recently launched its Youth Action Plan 2025–2027, a fresh and focused roadmap that puts our young people front and centre. As parents/caregivers, grandparents and friends, we all want the best for our young people. We want them to grow up in a safe, inclusive and vibrant community that...

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Norwood Swimming Centre reopens Saturday 11 October

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16/09/2025

The Norwood Swimming Centre is the perfect spot to relax, exercise and have fun with family and friends. With its shady gum trees and welcoming backyard feel, it’s the ideal place to cool down, swim some laps, or simply relax by the pool. The Centre opens to the public from...

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NPSP secures $100,000 grant for major public artwork

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09/09/2025

Pictured: Seed Mix (Hackney, 2022) The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has successfully secured a $100,000 grant from CreateSA, through the Government of South Australia, to support the commissioning of the Council’s fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork. Mayor Robert Bria says the Council is excited to continue this important...

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Felixstow (Aldersgate) Intergenerational Community Code Amendment open for consultation

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08/09/2025

A property owner-led code amendment has been initiated with the State Government to rezone a 2.3-hectare parcel of land on the corner of O.G. Road and Turner Street in Felixstow, opposite the Payneham Library and Community Centre and the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre. The Erwin Vogt Foundation Inc. is seeking...

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Have your Say! Draft Volunteer Strategy 2025–2028

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03/09/2025

Do you volunteer in our beautiful City? Or are you interested in getting involved? The Council are inviting community feedback on its draft Volunteer Strategy 2025–2028. Each year, more than 222 volunteers contribute 10,028 hours of service across a wide range of programs — from libraries and events to community...

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Prove Patisserie: Showing us how proud our food manufacturers are!

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12/08/2025

Prove is thrilled to announce its second consecutive win in the ‘Best Food Manufacturer’ category at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards. After taking home the title in 2024, this year’s win feels like the icing on the cake and they are beyond grateful for the continued support. The buzz around...

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Calling all young artists – Enter the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition!

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12/08/2025

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is inviting all Kindergarten to Year 6 students to get creative and take part in the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. Whether it’s a magical snowy scene, a warm Aussie Christmas barbecue, or a festive family celebration, we want you to hand-draw or...

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Finding business treasures in Norwood: Award-winning architects

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04/08/2025

Tucked away in the creative heart of Norwood, SMFA (Stallard Meek Flightpath Architects) is quietly shaping some of Adelaide’s most thoughtful, community-driven spaces. What began as a bold vision between two founding directors has grown into a multidisciplinary studio of over 40 passionate professionals – all united by a deep...

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Norwood Meals on Wheels celebrates 70 years

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04/08/2025

Founded in March 1955, the Norwood Meals on Wheels kitchen has left an indelible mark on our community. Meals on Wheels South Australia was founded in 1954 by Doris Taylor MBE, who  understood the importance of ageing in place and the desire for people to remain living in their homes,...

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Meet our Volunteer: Paul Wilson keeps the wheels turning

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04/08/2025

Since retiring from a long and fulfilling career as a schoolteacher and principal in South Australia’s Department of Education, Paul has been volunteering his time for the benefit of our community. Volunteering with the Council since 2017, Paul says that his volunteer commitments continue to be an important part of...

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Stop before you lop! Know your trees and tree removal rules

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04/08/2025

Trees are important living assets forour City. They provide shade, clean the air, cool our neighbourhoods and are home to wildlife. Trees significantly contribute towards making the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters one of the most desirable places to live, work and visit.  Some trees are protected under...

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Major public artwork for Osmond Terrace

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04/08/2025

Pictured: Seed Mix (Hackney, 2022) At its meeting held on 3 February 2025, the Council selected Osmond Terrace as the site for its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork Commission. Mayor Robert Bria says the Council is excited to continue this important public art initiative. “Public artwork is highly valued by our...

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Look East - Winter edition is out!

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04/08/2025

Filled with stories about your community, our City, upcoming events and a message from Mayor Bria, this edition also features an update on the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, results from the 2025 AFL Gather Round and an introduction to our new Food Secrets ambassador, Jane Reilly OAM, plus more!  Download: ...

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Leverage planned footpath reconstructions to upgrade your verge

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28/07/2025

Each year, the Council reconstructs footpaths throughout the City that are due for renewal. When footpaths are reconstructed, adjacent property owners can ‘opt-in’ for the Council to excavate the compacted dolomite / quartzite in the verge and replace it with loam on the condition that the property owner will landscape...

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Exurbia takes home Best Fashion Retailer at 2025 Eastside Business Awards

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28/07/2025

Exurbia, South Australia’s go-to destination for outdoor clothing, equipment and accessories, is revelling on its win in the ‘Best Fashion Retailer’ category at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards. It’s a familiar honour, having first taken out the title back in 2022, but one that feels just as special the second...

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Discover Good Reading Magazine: Now available at St Peters Library

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25/07/2025

Our Libraries are pleased to offer our community access to Good Reading Magazine, Australia’s leading book review magazine and an essential resource for book lovers of all ages. Established in 2001 by a passionate group of readers, Good Reading Magazine has become a trusted source of independent book reviews, exclusive...

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Untangled is calling all curl queens

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23/07/2025

When new customers walk into Olivia Stevens' Firle salon for the first time, they sometimes get a surprise. Untangled Hairstylists specialises in looking after curly hair of all kinds, “but I don't have curly hair,” she admits. “So I have to explain to new clients that my daughters have curly...

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Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts

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22/07/2025

The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters will once again welcome the world’s elite cyclists when it hosts two stage starts as part of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under. For the first time, The Parade, Norwood will be transformed into the starting line for the Women’s Tour Down...

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Join the Magic of the Norwood Christmas Pageant!

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22/07/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to celebrate than by being a part of the Norwood Christmas Pageant! Each year the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters invites local schools, community groups and businesses to help share Christmas cheer by participating in this...

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Cr Sue Whitington resigns after more than 25 years of service

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21/07/2025

Councillor Sue Whitington has resigned from her position as Elected Member for the West Norwood/Kent Town Ward at the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters after more than 25 years of continuous service to our community. First elected in May 2000, Cr Whitington served on numerous Council committees and...

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