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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...
A big year celebrated at the 2025 Business Networking event
20/11/2025
More than 120 people, representing businesses from across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, attended the End of Year Business Networking event, held on Wednesday 19 November at Outdoors on Parade Guests enjoyed wine and finger food while taking advantage of the opportunity to network, share stories about...
You can bank on The Parade
20/11/2025
While online banking offers on-the-go convenience, there are some financial transactions and conversations that are best dealt with face-to-face. And when it comes to banks and banking, no other mainstreet delivers quite like The Parade. The Parade, Norwood is South Australia’s premier mainstreet and uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for...
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...
AFL Gather Round back at The Parade in 2026
12/11/2025
AFL Gather Round will return to The Parade in April 2026 with two matches scheduled for Norwood Oval. Sydney will take on Gold Coast in a twilight match on Saturday 11 April and Geelong will go to battle against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday 12 April. Gather Round 2026...
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...
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...
A new spritz bar is bringing Europe to Magill Road
28/10/2025
Ever since Austrian soldiers first asked for a splash of soda in their wine, the spritz has been a drink on the rise. Combining the best elements of sparkling wine and cocktails, it's the go-to option when the weather starts to warm up. “Aperol spritz is like Eurosummer in a...
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...
Sundae Best: Where to find the coolest ice cream on The Parade
09/10/2025
When the summer heat kicks in, there’s nothing quite like an ice cream to cool you down and lift your spirits. Whether you’re into fun, over-the-top creations or authentic Italian gelato, The Parade has plenty of spots serving up the sweetest summer indulgence. Here’s our roundup of the best places...
Meet Lola's: Magill Road's new(ish) wine bar is “grungy with a bit of disco”
03/10/2025
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and if you walk past Norwood Green this weekend you'll notice that East End Cellars Norwood has undergone a lightning-quick transformation. After two years in business, “We came to the conclusion that there's only one East End Cellars,” says Group Operations Manager Olivia...
This award-winning distillery in Kent Town has a different approach
26/09/2025
With more than 100 distilleries spread across South Australia, Jed Coffey acknowledges that “gin is a pretty flooded market. That means it's hard to sell a lot of bottles off the shelf unless you've got a pretty big marketing budget.” So when he launched Reform Distilling after 16 years as...