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NPSP secures $100,000 grant for major public artwork
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...
Felixstow (Aldersgate) Intergenerational Community Code Amendment open for consultation
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...
Have your Say! Draft Volunteer Strategy 2025–2028
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...
Prove Patisserie: Showing us how proud our food manufacturers are!
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...
Calling all young artists – Enter the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition!
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...
Finding business treasures in Norwood: Award-winning architects
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...
Norwood Meals on Wheels celebrates 70 years
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,...
Meet our Volunteer: Paul Wilson keeps the wheels turning
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...
Stop before you lop! Know your trees and tree removal rules
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...
Major public artwork for Osmond Terrace
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...
Look East - Winter edition is out!
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: ...
Leverage planned footpath reconstructions to upgrade your verge
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...
Exurbia takes home Best Fashion Retailer at 2025 Eastside Business Awards
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...
Discover Good Reading Magazine: Now available at St Peters Library
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...
Untangled is calling all curl queens
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...
Join the Magic of the Norwood Christmas Pageant!
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...
Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts
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...
Cr Sue Whitington resigns after more than 25 years of service
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...
City Norwood Payneham & St Peters wins gold at the Australasian Reporting Awards
on 17/07/2025
For the seventh year in a row, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has received the highly respected Gold Award for its 2023–2024 Annual Report at the Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA). The Council’s Annual Report is a comprehensive record of the Council’s activities, achievements, challenges and financial performance...
Welcoming SALA once again this August
15/07/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is once again transforming into a vibrant canvas of creativity for the 2025 South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. As Australia’s largest visual arts festival, SALA is a proud celebration of South Australia’s richly diverse arts community—bringing together emerging talents, established names...
Bright ideas on tap: Raising the Bar 2025
15/07/2025
Tuesday 5 August | 20 Talks. 10 Bars. 1 Night. Free Event This year’s lineup features 20 brilliant minds across 10 venues in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. From climate change and neuroscience to cyber security and self-care myths, our speakers will challenge your thinking and stir...
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters: Australia’s lowest business failure risk and record $2 billion consumer spend
02/07/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters continues to set the benchmark for local economic performance and rankings, recording a landmark $2 billion in annual consumer spending while maintaining its status as Australia’s lowest-risk area for business failure for the 10th consecutive month. Spendmapp data shows consumer expenditure in...
An iconic Kensington venue celebrates 180 years in style
01/07/2025
Step into Kensington's Rising Sun Inn and there's no escaping the venue's rich history. “This building has been here since 1845, and a lot of it is original,” says owner Grant Goodall. “Back in the day, it was quite a journey from the city to Kensington so the bricks all...
Council Libraries set to inspire again with Firstival 2025
01/07/2025
Following the remarkable success of Firstival last year, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Libraries is pleased to host events as part of this accessible and inspiring festival in 2025. This vibrant and inclusive celebration will take place in collaboration with South Australia's 130 public libraries, cementing its...
Dunstan Adventure Playground wins at the AILA Landscape Architecture Awards
25/06/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Dunstan Adventure Playground was awarded the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2025 Landscape Architecture Awards on Friday 20 June. The Landscape Architecture Awards promote the achievements and work of landscape architects in Australia...
