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Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy continues to shine despite economic headwinds
21/04/2026
The Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy continues to grow at a solid pace, further cementing its reputation as the number one council in Australia for the lowest risk of business failure. Spendmapp data shows spending in March 2026 was $168m, attributing $31m to residents of the City, $130m to...
Shop The Parade for your chance to win big this autumn
17/04/2026
As the weather cools down, the stakes are heating up on The Parade, Norwood as shoppers have the chance to win incredible prizes, including a brand new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the precincts Shop to Win competition. From Monday 20 April to Sunday 14 June, shoppers must spend $25 or...
Meet the owners behind local businesses
16/04/2026
Behind every shopfront, café and service on our streets is a story, and at the heart of each story is a local business owner who has taken a leap, followed a passion and committed to building something meaningful in our community. Our Meet the Owner video series celebrates these individuals...
This new Neapolitan-style coffee bar sees a Cibo founder return to his roots
16/04/2026
As the co-founder of Cibo, Roberto Cardone has helped shape Adelaide's hospitality scene for more than three decades. After the original Cibo Ristorante ushered in a wave of refined modern Italian venues, the espresso bars that spread across the city from 2000 onwards helped to elevate Adelaide's coffee game. His...
Adelaide's newest hotel brings smart technology and home comforts to Hackney
13/04/2026
Queensland chef Alanna Sapwell-Stone's new restaurant Esmay has been turning plenty of heads in Adelaide's dining scene lately. But right next door, an even more ambitious project is taking shape. Rising above the heritage-listed Hackney Hotel, the three-storey Urban Rest Hackney Hotel is the first hotel in the City of...
This family-owned pub is a cornerstone of the local community
31/03/2026
Established on the corner of The Parade and Queen Street in 1856, The Bath Hotel is more than simply a pub. This long-standing community hub is a vital part of Norwood's identity. Tony Franzon has been part of the business since 1987, when his parents took over the venue, and...
More than 700 businesses nominated in this year's Eastside Business Awards
27/03/2026
The people have spoken — more than 700 local businesses have been nominated in the 2026 Eastside Business Awards and the finalists have now been revealed. From cafés and restaurants to retailers, health providers and professional services, this year’s finalists showcase the passion, innovation and dedication that make our City...
A recipe for success: how one local bakery is making inclusivity a piece of cake
17/03/2026
Growing up in his parents' bakery, James Schmidt had almost unlimited access to a mouthwatering array of tempting baked treats. “They started Budapest Cakes in 1956, and I started my apprenticeship with them when I was sixteen,” he recalls. “Back then, I would have eaten something from the bakery every...
This weekend: AFL footy fever at Norwood Oval
13/03/2026
Excitement is building across Norwood as the AFL’s biggest festival of football returns to South Australia. This April, AFL Gather Round will once again bring thousands of fans to Norwood Oval and The Parade for a weekend of elite football, food and celebration. Norwood Oval will host two exciting matches...
Celebrating Women in Business This International Women’s Day
06/03/2026
Image: Local business women Gabriella, Tatiana and Antonetta Throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, female business owners are shaping the local economy with resilience, creativity and heart. When Gabriella Cavuoto and her husband took over European Cafe on The Parade in 1979, there was no such thing...
Food, family and fun: Sognare Italiano is bringing traditional Italian dining to Magill Road
23/02/2026
Growing up with two parents from the Napoli region in southern Italy, Deanna Pallotta's home was always busy with visitors. “I grew up with my mum and my dad putting on the best displays of food and welcoming all the family in,” she recalls. And those two pillars are at...
Exciting changes coming to the 2026 Eastside Business Awards
10/02/2026
The Eastside Business Awards is back for the ninth consecutive year—and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting programs yet. Hosted by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters in partnership with Solstice Media, the Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the incredible local...
This incubator business is giving Norwood's newest residents the recipe for success
03/02/2026
When Louise Mathwin and Georgie Christensen decided to start their own food businesses, they knew there would be challenges. They just didn't expect them to start with the very first step. “When we were looking to see where we could test our own ideas, there was nowhere,” recalls Louise, who...
This cutting-edge clinic is unlocking the secret to healthy skin
03/02/2026
Rose Bonasera has dedicated her life to helping her clients look good. The Creative Director of Elixir Skin Fitness has been a dermal therapist since leaving high school, and has built a business based on clients walking out with their skin glowing. But Elixir is far more than a beauty...
Inside Adelaide’s Creative Village: Washdog Studio & fab
14/01/2026
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
12/01/2026
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
12/01/2026
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
11/01/2026
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
23/12/2025
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
18/12/2025
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
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...
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...
Take the hassle out of hosting with this simple summer recipe
26/11/2025
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....
Adelaide's most beloved record store is starting a new chapter
24/11/2025
Since opening its doors in 1988, Big Star has established a reputation as Adelaide's best-loved record store. Generations of local music lovers have discovered their favourite bands in the record stacks and legendary basement gigs. And while many customers first encountered the Rundle Street store, the original Big Star was...