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Shaping Our City’s future: Have your say on the draft Annual Business Plan 2026–2027
13/05/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters welcomes comments on its draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for the 2025-2026 financial year—an essential part of the Council’s Planning Framework. Incorporating the Long-term Financial Plan update, the draft Annual Business Plan outlines the key projects, services, and programs that will...
Keeping our streets clean
30/04/2026
The Council’s Street and Footpath Cleaning Program plays an important role in keeping our neighbourhoods looking their best, while also protecting the environment. Designed to manage the natural build-up of leaves and debris across our many tree-lined streets, the program operates on a coordinated schedule to ensure consistent and efficient...
Young Achievers Program gets funding boost
16/04/2026
Image above: Ben Holliday racing, recipient of Young Achievers Program funding The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Young Achievers Program received a boost in funding just ahead of 2026 SA Youth Week. The Young Achievers Program celebrates the achievements of young people in sport, academia, art, culture and...
Celebrating a decade of service: Thank you, Sudhir
10/03/2026
If you’ve visited the Norwood Town Hall or spent time on The Parade over the past decade, chances are you’ve met a familiar and friendly face, Sudhir Thakur. After 10 years of dedicated service as one of Council’s Volunteer Justices of the Peace, Sudhir has officially concluded his role with...
Felixstow to become cooler and greener thanks to $25,000 grant
27/02/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is pleased to share that it has successfully secured a $25,000 grant through Green Adelaide’s Cooler, Greener, Wilder Grants program. “This funding goes a long way to support the Greening Felixstow project, an initiative driven by the Council’s Tree Strategy and designed...
Community grants strengthening local connections
10/02/2026
Image above: Banjos by the Billabong at St Peters - Nature Play SA - Community event funding Strong communities don’t just happen, they are built through shared experiences, creative ideas and people coming together with shared values and goals and to support one another. Each year, the City of Norwood...
Glynde Vehicle Access Study – Have Your Say
09/02/2026
The Council is undertaking a Vehicle Access Study for the Glynde precinct to better understand how commercial vehicles move through the area and how this impacts local streets. The precinct is home to many businesses that rely on trucks and other large vehicles for deliveries and daily operations. Currently, vehicle...
Our community comes together to celebrate Australia Day at Payneham Library
03/02/2026
Payneham Library, Felixstow was filled with warmth, pride and reflection as the community came together to celebrate on Australia Day 2026, marked by a moving Citizenship Ceremony and the presentation of the Council’s Australia Day Awards. The event brought together Federal, State and Local elected representatives, community leaders, families and...
From gardens to growth Hannah blossoms as opportunities arise
28/01/2026
When Hannah joined the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters as a horticulture trainee in November 2022, she didn’t imagine how quickly her career—and her confidence—would bloom. “I progressed to a full-time position in April 2024, even though I still had about six months left of my Certificate III...
Growing together at Linde Community Garden
12/01/2026
In the heart of Linde Reserve in Stepney lies one of our community’s most treasured green spaces —the Linde Community Garden. Here, vegetables, friendships, and community spirit grow side by side. This year, the garden received a welcome boost thanks to a $2,845 Community Grant from the City of Norwood...
Top tips to stay cool in summer
06/01/2026
Adelaide summers are known for soaring temperatures and the occasional heatwave, so taking steps to protect yourself from heat‑related illness is essential. Make the most of our Libraries No air conditioning at home? Drop into one of our three libraries for a refreshing break from the heat. Just remember to...
Meet our Volunteer Mike
22/12/2025
For Mike, volunteering is all about giving back to the community, staying connected, and offering a helping hand where it’s needed most. Since 2020, Mike has generously given his time to the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters as both a Justice of the Peace (JP) and a member...
Watch: Christmas Message from Mayor Bria
16/12/2025
It’s been another busy and productive year for our City. As always, we’ve stayed focused on getting the job done for our community — fixing roads and footpaths, collecting rubbish and maintaining our beautiful parks and reserves. But our work goes far beyond the basics. Watch Mayor Bria's Christmas Message...
Christmas sparkle arrives on The Parade
09/12/2025
Image: Osmond Terrace, Norwood Christmas has well and truly arrived in Norwood with sparkle you can see from space! Norwood Memorial Gardens is aglow with giant gold stars—an eye-catching installation that’s already becoming the go-to backdrop for holiday photos. Whether you’re taking a festive family portrait, a selfie with friends,...
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...
Pedals of progress: Council shores up safer streets with $55,000 grants funding
08/12/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is celebrating a significant win for local cyclists, pedestrians and road users, thanks to funding secured through the State Bicycle Fund 2025–2026. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has awarded the Council $55,000 to support the detailed design of three exciting active...
Agnes Goode: A century of legacy and leadership
07/12/2025
One hundred years on, a pioneering community activist, social reformer and the first woman elected to the Corporation of the Town of St Peters, Agnes Goode’s legacy continues to shape the civic landscape—most visibly through the Agnes Goode Kindergarten in Stepney, which was named in her honour. Born on 31...
Celebrate a greener Christmas: Simple ways to reduce waste
27/11/2025
Christmas is a time of joy, giving and often, excess. But with a few thoughtful choices, we can make the season more sustainable without losing the magic. Here’s some handy tips to Avoid, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle and Compost this festive season: Avoid wasteful traditions Instead of guessing, ask loved ones...
Spreading Christmas joy to children in need, one book at a time
25/11/2025
For many of us, Christmas morning is filled with laughter, excitement and the joy of unwrapping gifts. But for some South Australian children, the festive season can be a time of uncertainty. The Backpacks 4 SA Kids Christmas Program was born from a heartfelt moment in 2013, when a foster...
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...
A century of kindness: Nina celebrates 100 years
10/11/2025
Image above: Nina Berris and Volunteer Yvonne Berton When long-time Payneham resident Nina Berris met Yvonne at a local knitting shop on Gage Street almost 10 years ago, neither imagined their friendship would grow into something so special. “I was teaching knitting back then,” Nina recalls. “Yvonne came in as...
New councillor elected to represent the West Norwood/Kent Town Ward
07/11/2025
Image above: Mick Roache (JP), Cr Sandy Wilkinson and Mayor Robert Bria On Thursday 6 November, Sandy Wilkinson was officially declared elected to the position of Councillor for the West Norwood/Kent Town Ward in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, following the supplementary election held in October 2025....
Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights: Council boosts support to improve safety
04/11/2025
The Ninth Avenue Christmas Lights event has become a much-loved tradition in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, drawing thousands of families each December to enjoy the festive displays created by residents of Ninth Avenue in St Peters. The Council is proud to continue supporting this long-standing and...
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters recognised for access advocacy
03/11/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters was recently honoured with an Access Advocate Commendation at the World Sight Day event hosted by Guide Dogs SA/NT at Government House. The commendation recognises the City’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible community through Human Guide Training, which equips...
Protecting Inter-war homes: A win for local built heritage
28/10/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has successfully led the way in protecting an important part of our City’s built heritage history. State Planning Minister Nick Champion officially adopted the Inter-War Housing Heritage Code Amendment initiated by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, giving new heritage...