Arts & Culture

Five minutes with Andrew from the Norwood Tennis Club
If you’re looking to stay active, meet new people and be part of a welcoming local community, Norwood Tennis Club is the perfect place to start.

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 - Winter edition is out!
Filled with stories about your community, upcoming events, project updates and more!

Norwood Meals on Wheels celebrates 70 years
Founded in March 1955, the Norwood Meals on Wheels kitchen has left an indelible mark on our community.

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.

Major public artwork for Osmond Terrace
The Council selected Osmond Terrace as the site for its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork Commission to be unveiled by August 2026.

Stop before you lop! Know your trees and tree removal rules
Trees are important living assets for our City. They provide shade, clean the air, cool our neighbourhoods and are home to wildlife.

Leverage planned footpath reconstructions to upgrade your verge
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 the verge.

Discover Good Reading Magazine: Now available at St Peters Library
Each issue features over 50 independent book reviews, making it a valuable tool for avid readers and book clubs alike.

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.

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.