Arts & Culture
Look East - Winter edition is out!
Filled with stories about your community, upcoming events, project updates and more!
Meet our Volunteer: Paul Wilson keeps the wheels turning
When you jump aboard a Food Secrets bus tour, you’ll likely receive a warm welcome from Paul Wilson, one of the Council’s volunteer bus drivers.
Santos Tour Down Under set to spin into Norwood in 2026 with two stage starts
For the first time, The Parade, Norwood will be transformed into the starting line for the Women’s Tour Down Under race, which will see the peloton cover more than 126km through the Adelaide Hills.
Cr Sue Whitington resigns after more than 25 years of service
On behalf of the Elected Members and staff, Mayor Bria congratulates Cr Whitington on 25 years of service to our community.
Exploring NPSP's best kept secrets with the Governor of SA
Visiting local food and beverage manufacturers and some of the Council's most prolific and impactful projects that deliver real benefits for the community.
City Norwood Payneham & St Peters wins gold at the Australasian Reporting Awards
A comprehensive record of the Council’s activities, achievements, challenges and financial performance and sustainability, intertwined with narrative of local impact, people and community that underline the City’s unique and strong sense of place.
Enhance your verge with financial assistance from Council
The Council’s Verge Incentive Program supports individuals and groups to landscape the verge adjacent to their property by providing financial assistance.
Look East Digital turns one: More than 150 stories from across the City
This month marks one year since the launch of Look East Digital—with more than 150 articles, it’s a milestone worth celebrating!
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters: Australia’s lowest business failure risk and record $2 billion consumer spend
The local economy records 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.
Council Libraries set to inspire again with Firstival 2025
This year's Program of events not only cater to a wide variety of interests but also reflect the evolving role of libraries in our communities.
Lead the Way: Positive pet ownership in our City
Being a responsible pet owner not only ensures the comfort, happiness and wellbeing of your pet, but also contributes to a safer, healthier and more enjoyable environment for everyone.
NAIDOC Week 2025 at The Gallery: Strength, vision and legacy
This year marks a significant milestone—50 years of NAIDOC Week celebrations—headlined with the powerful theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Dunstan Adventure Playground wins at the AILA Landscape Architecture Awards
Dunstan Adventure Playground was awarded the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the AILA 2025 Landscape Architecture Awards.
Winter Warmers: Embrace the season with digital delights from our Libraries
As the winter chill settles over Adelaide, there's nothing more comforting than snuggling up with a captivating story. But in today's digital age, you don't need to brave the cold to access a world of literature and learning.
Treasured Betty celebrates 100 years
Council Volunteer Samela regularly visits Betty at Estia and recently joined the special celebrations to mark Betty’s remarkable 100th birthday milestone.
Pay Your Rates with Payble
Managing your rate payments is now easier with Payble, a flexible and convenient online payment option.
Celebrating Creativity: Introducing ‘Sweat’ Issue 13 by the Kensington & Norwood Writers’ Group
As South Australia’s oldest writers’ collective, they have nurtured countless voices, championed creative exploration and provided a supportive space for writers of all levels.
Shaping Our City’s future: Have your say on the draft Annual Business Plan 2025–2026
This plan outlines the key projects, services, and programs that will shape the future of our community, focusing on infrastructure renewal, community wellbeing, sustainability and economic growth.
Tree Incentive Program: Residents snap up vouchers to help plant a tree
Residents are helping to cool and green the City by snapping up more than 100 vouchers in just one week to help fund the planting of an established tree on their property.
Celebrating the dedication of Our Elected Members
Elected Members play a vital role in shaping our community. They provide leadership, guide policy decisions and act as a crucial link between the community and Council.
Epicures of the East: Ten recipes to elevate your dinner table
South Australian icon Jane Reilly has teamed up with leading chef Eddie Noble to bring you ten mouth-watering, easy-to-follow-recipes featuring locally sourced ingredients from the likes of Avanti Pasticceria, L’Abruzzesse Pasta and Rio Vista Olives.
Off the Shelf: Warm up with new winter reads
Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just exploring the world of books, this newsletter is your go-to source for everything library and literary!
Plant a tree and we’ll help cover the cost
It’s well-known fact that trees play an important role in our communities, delivering a range of social, environmental and economic advantages.
Home Delivery Library Service: Bringing the library to you
We know it isn’t always possible to pick up your favourite books or next reads from the Library so that’s why we bring the Library to you!