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Make the most of the summer school holidays with these brilliant ideas
11/12/2025
Get into the Christmas spirit The Norwood, Payneham & St Peters libraries have a robust program of free and low-cost events for kids of all kinds. The little ones can design their own ornaments on Christmas Crafternoon or make an edible souvenir at Christmas Cookie Decorating, and there will be...
Thinking globally, acting locally in Felixstow
10/12/2025
The Felixstow Neighbourhood Urban Renewal Reserve and Detention Basin is a shining example of how smart planning and green design can create a better future for both people and the planet. Just six kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD, this project is part of the Felixstow Neighbourhood Urban Renewal—a partnership between the...
Christmas sparkle arrives on The Parade
09/12/2025
Image: Osmond Terrace, Norwood Christmas has well and truly arrived in Norwood with sparkle you can see from space! Norwood Memorial Gardens is aglow with giant gold stars—an eye-catching installation that’s already becoming the go-to backdrop for holiday photos. Whether you’re taking a festive family portrait, a selfie with friends,...
Look East Summer - out now!
09/12/2025
Filled with stories about your community, our City, upcoming events and a message from our Elected Members, this edition also features an update on the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, winners of the Mayor's Christmas Card Competition, a feture story about Rosemont Lane, a recap on the year that was, plus...
Inside the luxe salon where every haircut comes with a massage
08/12/2025
When Athena Riccio decided to open Total Look salon 29 years ago, everyone thought she was mad. “But I'd been working from home for eight years, and at the time I had post-natal depression and an 18-month-old and I just needed a change,” she recalls. “So I picked a location...
Pedals of progress: Council shores up safer streets with $55,000 grants funding
08/12/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is celebrating a significant win for local cyclists, pedestrians and road users, thanks to funding secured through the State Bicycle Fund 2025–2026. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has awarded the Council $55,000 to support the detailed design of three exciting active...
George Street welcomes you this Christmas
08/12/2025
Image: Norwood Alterations on George Street, still open for business On time and on track, the George Street upgrade will deliver a new streetscape with wider, accessible footpaths, trees and garden beds, improved lighting and inviting public spaces. This transformation is all about creating a place that promotes a safe,...
Agnes Goode: A century of legacy and leadership
07/12/2025
One hundred years on, a pioneering community activist, social reformer and the first woman elected to the Corporation of the Town of St Peters, Agnes Goode’s legacy continues to shape the civic landscape—most visibly through the Agnes Goode Kindergarten in Stepney, which was named in her honour. Born on 31...
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre: Collaboration the key to progress
02/12/2025
The redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is the Council’s largest infrastructure investment to date—and it’s being driven by two passionate project managers, Michael Moshos and Jack Lewis, whose dedication and collaboration are shaping a facility that will serve the community for generations. For Michael, the Council’s Project Manager,...
Celebrating the Heart of the Community: 2025 Volunteers Christmas Dinner
27/11/2025
The Norwood Concert Hall came alive on Wednesday 26 November for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ annual Volunteers Christmas Dinner, a much-loved event that honours over 225 individuals who give their time, energy and compassion to strengthen the local community. Hosted by Mayor Robert Bria, the evening...
Spreading Christmas joy to children in need, one book at a time
25/11/2025
For many of us, Christmas morning is filled with laughter, excitement and the joy of unwrapping gifts. But for some South Australian children, the festive season can be a time of uncertainty. The Backpacks 4 SA Kids Christmas Program was born from a heartfelt moment in 2013, when a foster...
Adelaide's most sought-after sweet treats have landed in St Peters
14/11/2025
For Adelaideans with a sweet tooth, the merest mention of Shibui is cause for excitement. The legendary Grote Street dessert bar has developed a reputation for whimsical sweet treats that are as photogenic as they are delicious. In addition to the city centre venue, Shibui food carts have become a...
George Street Upgrade: Building a safer, greener, more vibrant future for Norwood
11/11/2025
Exciting changes are taking shape along George Street! The George Street Upgrade is moving full steam ahead — on time and on track — to deliver a stunning new streetscape with wider, accessible footpaths, trees and garden beds, improved lighting, and inviting public spaces. This transformation is all about creating...
A century of kindness: Nina celebrates 100 years
10/11/2025
Image above: Nina Berris and Volunteer Yvonne Berton When long-time Payneham resident Nina Berris met Yvonne at a local knitting shop on Gage Street almost 10 years ago, neither imagined their friendship would grow into something so special. “I was teaching knitting back then,” Nina recalls. “Yvonne came in as...
This local brewer is bringing back the golden age of craft beer
05/11/2025
When Oscar Matthews became Little Bang's Head Brewer in 2022, the brand was already a legend in the SA craft brewing scene. So he quickly set about learning everything he could from co-founder Ryan Davidson, “who just oozes what Little Bang is in a creative sense.” After cutting his teeth...
Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights: Council boosts support to improve safety
04/11/2025
The Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights event has become a much-loved tradition in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, drawing thousands of families each December to enjoy the festive displays created by residents of Ninth Avenue in St Peters. The Council is proud to continue supporting this long-standing and...
From Colombia to Adelaide, El Jefe is a coffee liqueur with a difference
30/10/2025
When Julian Gonzalez was growing up in the Colombian town of Bucamaranga, his parents noticed two things. One, he was always asking questions. And two, he was a very fussy eater. “My mum and dad always complained that I was so picky; I would always notice if things tasted a...
Celebrating creativity through the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
28/10/2025
Image caption: 2025 Mayor's Christmas Card Competition winners and finalists. From magical snowy scenes and warm Aussie barbecues to festive family celebrations, students hand-drew and digitally created stunning artworks that truly captured the festive spirit. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters celebrated the unlimited creativity of local students...
Nominate Our Local Heroes: 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
27/10/2025
Do you know someone who makes a real difference in our community? The Citizen of the Year Awards are your chance to celebrate and recognise those outstanding individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters a great place to live,...
Temporary Closure: Wednesday 29 October
23/10/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is committed to fostering a high-performance workforce that delivers exceptional outcomes for our community. To ensure this is carried out efficiently and to minimise the impact on our community, the Council will temporarily close the Citizen Service Centre at Norwood Town Hall,...
Showcasing Nature Through Art: Three exhibitions at The Gallery
20/10/2025
Image above: Works by Kirrily Anderson, Catherine Bourn and Josephine Lennon. The Gallery at St Peters will play host to a captivating series of exhibitions that celebrate the diversity, beauty and fragility of the natural world. At the centre of this season’s program is Nature’s Foundations 4, presented by Nature...
Get your pool ready for the summer – and save up to 40%
20/10/2025
Daylight savings hits differently for everyone. It can be a reason to celebrate longer days and warmer weather, or to enter the final stretch of the school year. For Michael Zuodar, it's also a sign that things are about to get busy. Every year, the Operations Manager at Poolwerx St...
Set your clothes free: Give them a second life!
20/10/2025
It’s time to clean out your wardrobe for a good cause — Set Your Clothes Free is back and bigger than ever! On Saturday 1 November, Council has partnered with Green Industries SA to deliver a FREE clothing donation and linen recycling event, helping residents give their unwanted textiles a...
Pedal Power: Locals celebrate Ride2Work Day in Norwood
16/10/2025
Image above: Jordan Ward, Cr Christel Mex, Nick Canon Dozens of local commuters swapped four wheels for two this morning as they joined the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Ride2Work Day celebration at the Nino Solari Commemorative Path on Osmond Tce, Norwood. Cyclists were treated to a free...
Temporary Traffic Control Device Notice - St Peters Halloween
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...
