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Inside Adelaide’s Creative Village: Washdog Studio & fab
Tucked away in Adelaide’s east is a thriving creative ecosystem where experimentation, collaboration and craftsmanship take centre stage. Two shared studio spaces — Washdog Studio and fab — are quietly shaping some of South Australia’s most exciting contemporary art, design and installations. Washdog Studio is a multi-artform shared artist studio...
How to make sure your New Year's resolutions stick in 2026
Every January, 15 million Australians use the start of the new year as a chance to gaze inwards. After a busy Christmas period, it's the perfect time to think about what you'd like the new year to look like, and how you can make that happen. Identifying areas you want...
This Norwood business is helping South Australian producers export to Vietnam
Kensington Road may seem a world away from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but for five years Impact Investment Consultancy has provided a direct link between the two locations. For Vu Pham, who was born and raised in South Australia, the business is a way to “bridge the...
Meet the family behind South Australia's largest independent bookstore
Most teenagers can only dream of meeting their musical idols, but for Angus Dillon it was all part of the job growing up in the family business. Dillons Bookshop has seen countless changes since Sue and Ross Dillon opened a small bookstore at 160 The Parade more than 40 years...
This creative hub is nurturing Adelaide's next generation of artists
Since training as a printmaker in the early 2000s, Andrea Przygonski has spent two decades working at the intersection of print, installation, light, sound, textiles and sculpture. It means she knows just how much of a challenge it can be for artists to follow their passion. And as in so...
Four edible Christmas gifts for the person who has everything
Last-minute Christmas shopping can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to find the perfect gift for someone who already has everything. But you can never have too many sweet treats in your life. The perfect edible gift provides instant joy without any post-Christmas clutter, and it's easy to find something...
Make the most of the Christmas holidays with these brilliant ideas
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...
Look East Summer - out now!
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
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...
Take the hassle out of hosting with this simple summer recipe
Long summer days and warm evenings perfumed with the scent of jasmine mean the beginning of outdoor hosting season is upon us. Whether you're trying to impress family, friends or colleagues, the key to hosting a successful evening is finding a no-fuss recipe that still has a serious wow factor....
