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Celebrating a new era for St Morris Reserve
16/01/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is thrilled to announce that the redevelopment of St Morris Reserve is now complete, transforming the reserve into a premiere destination that seamlessly blends high-quality open space with essential and climate-resilient stormwater infrastructure.
A day to celebrate our local community and welcome our new citizens
15/01/2026
Starting with a Welcome to Country by respected Kaurna elder Uncle Tamaru, to a live performance by the ever-talented Australian Girls’ Choir, the Council’s Australia Day celebration is set to offer an opportunity for reflection about what makes our community so special.
Meet the family behind South Australia's largest independent bookstore
11/01/2026
Over the decades, Dillons Bookshop has expanded into neighbouring premises and rebranded from Angus & Robertson to the store we know and love — becoming South Australia's largest independent bookseller.
Borrow Box update for library customers: 14 January 2026
06/01/2026
Borrow Box are updating the way you access your account. From 14 January, you will need to re-enter your library barcode (X0...) and PIN the first time you place a hold or checkout a title.
Your account details, loans and reading lists will all be maintained.
NPSP members will need to access the statewide Libraries SA collection separately to the NPSP library’s collection. After the update you be will be able to add an additional Libraries SA account to the BorrowBox app using your membership details. All existing and future loans will be accessible by switching between these accounts.
Can't remember your account details? Contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Off the Shelf: January - February 2026
05/01/2026
Discover the latest books, movies and more—free to borrow, stream or download—perfect for enjoying over summer.
This issue features I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena, winner of the 2025 Readings Prize, along with a selection of exciting new fiction and non-fiction.
Dive into a lineup of events and activities for all ages.
Place your holds via the online catalogue, explore our digital library or visit us in person to see what’s new.
Year 6 Graduation Dinner: St Joseph's Memorial School
18/12/2025
Good evening, everyone.
I am delighted to be here for the St Joseph’s Memorial School 2025 Year 6 Graduation Dinner.
I would like to thank Principal Mr Adam Slater for the kind invitation to be a part of this special occasion.
I also want to acknowledge Father Chris Jenkins, Mr Chris Heaney (Year 6 teacher) and all other teachers present here tonight.
I have had the honour of attending many graduations at different primary and secondary schools across the council area.
Only last night, I attended the Trinity Gardens Primary School Year 7 Graduation.
But this school holds a very special place in my heart because, as many of you are aware, it is the school my own children attended.
2025 Volunteers Christmas Dinner
18/12/2025
Good evening, everyone.
Welcome to the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters 2025 Volunteers Christmas Dinner.
It is very great pleasure to welcome you all here this evening, for what I am sure will be a great celebration of our volunteers.
I would firstly like to acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional land of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual connection with their country.
We also acknowledge the Kaurna People as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the living Kaurna people today.
Valedictory Speech 2025
01/12/2025
The past year has been an incredible period of challenges and achievements.
When I delivered my Valedictory speech 12 months ago, I used a football analogy to say we would return to the field in 2025 for the premiership quarter (third quarter) of this Council term kicking with the breeze and playing with confidence and momentum.
I also said that when I delivered my ‘three quarter-time address’ – which is now – I wanted the result to be beyond doubt.
End of Year Business Networking Function
20/11/2025
More than 120 people, representing businesses from across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, attended the End of Year Networking event, held on Wednesday 19 November at Outdoors on Parade.
You can Bank on The Parade
20/11/2025
Whether you’re in need of a new savings account, a home loan or financial planning advice, or you’re in the business of doing business, you’ll find every major bank on The Parade.
Off the Shelf: November - December 2025
17/11/2025
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n this edition, we’re featuring The Dusk by Robbie Arnott, winner of the 2025 Indie Book Awards Book of the Year.
In the spotlight: Explore the music collection at St Peters Library and enjoy an insightful podcast talk with Adam Courtenay on his memoir My Father Bryce.
We’re also introducing the Yoto Mini Player—screen-free audio fun for kids that brings stories and music to life.
Upcoming events include Bilingual Storytime with Zhao, Summer School Holidays at NPSP Libraries and Twilight Carols at Linde Reserve.
Place your holds via the online catalogue, explore our digital library or visit us in person to see what’s new.
Servant Leaders: Community, Culture and Connections - 2025 Adelaide Italian Festival
12/11/2025
Thank you, Francesco. It’s great to have you as our MC tonight. Thank you for your friendship and wise counsel.
Thank you all for coming out tonight and a special thank you to my friend Gina Marchetti, Chair of the Adelaide Italian Festival and her team for approving this event as part of this year’s festival program. I also want to thank and acknowledge the other speakers here tonight; Vini Ciccarello, Ida Tiramaco, Joe Cimino and ‘The King’ Matthew Panos.
On the median strip on Osmond Terrace situated between the Norwood Hotel and Sfizio Café is a small and humble marble bust of Antonio Gannoni, the first Italian to migrate to South Australia.
Gannoni arrived in South Australia from Rimini, Italy on 19 September 1839, and shortly thereafter settled in Bridge Street in the burgeoning village of Kensington, where he would later establish a horse-drawn taxi business.
What does Antonio Gannoni have to do with me?
Free Mindfulness & Meditation Class
12/11/2025
Mindfulness, Emotional Balance & Lasting Happiness A Workshop to Cultivate Inner Peace and Conscious Living.
Join us for a practical and uplifting workshop to explore the keys to develop your consciousness and overcome obstacles. Discover tools to cultivate mindfulness, emotional balance, and deep, lasting happiness.
This session will offer teachings and practices that can spark positive change in your life and support your spiritual path.
Venue: Payneham Community Centre. Beginning 29 October, 7:30pm
RSVP: gnosisadelaide@gmail.com or 0455337437
For more information, visit: www.gnosisadelaide.com
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.
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 v Gold Coast in a twilight match on Saturday 11 April and Geelong v West Coast Eagles on Sunday 12 April.
Found Dogs - Female Staffy & 2 puppies
01/11/2025
Date and time impounded:
Found 31 January 2022, Impounded 1 February 2022
Location found:
Found at Four Paws Dog Park - St Bernards Road, Hectorville. Handed into SASH Vets Kent Town
Dog description:
Female, brindle Staffy with two brindle puppies, 1 male and 1 female.
Found Dog - Pomeranian x - 26 October 2021
27/10/2025
Date and time impounded:
Found 26 October 2021, Impounded 27 October 2021
Location found:
Found in Firle and taken to Adelaide Emergency Centre
Dog description:
Female, golden coloured, elderly, Pomeranian x.
Dog is not microchipped.
Norwood Combined Probus Club Inc. - meets monthly
22/10/2025
The Norwood Combined Probus Club meets in the Don Pyatt Hall (entry from George Street) between 10am and 12 noon, on the 4th Monday of every month.
Our members enjoy various outings, including:
- lunches
- art gallery visits
- walking group
- film mornings
Suitable for retired and semi-retired people.
Time: 10:00am — 12:00pm
When: 4th Monday of every month
Venue: Don Pyatt Hall, 175 The Parade, Norwood (enter via George Street)
Contact: Lynn Hall on 0499 059 505
For more information, visit: www.probussouthpacific.org
St Peters History for sale
16/10/2025
The former St Peters Council created the St Peters Historic Conservation Trust in 1996 prior to the amalgamation with the Payneham and Kensington & Norwood Councils to hold and manage items from the Town of St Peters that were considered to be of historical value.
The Trust was gifted most of the historic artifacts of the Council, including portraits of former Mayors and Council Members, historic maps and records, the gold Mayoral Chain, Mayoral and Members robes, and the Council Chamber furniture.
Mary MacKillop Mass for Choir & Orchestra - Friday 7 November, 8:00 PM
02/10/2025
Cantabile Singers is excited to once again present this spectacular work.
We are delighted to welcome soloists Emma Borgas (Adelaide Chamber Singers) and Jeremy Tatchell (State Opera).
Join us for an evening of exquisite music by Australian composer Nicholas Buc, honouring the legacy of St Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.
NPSP secures $100,000 grant for major public artwork
09/09/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has successfully secured a $100,000 grant from CreateSA, through the Government of South Australia, to support the commissioning of the Council’s fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings and Book Step Study Group
09/09/2025
Alcoholics Anonymous holds group meetings on Mondays, and the Adelaide Beginners Big Book Step Study Group meets on Tuesdays at the Payneham Community Centre, 374 Payneham Road.
For more information and enquiries, visit:
- Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (6:30-7:30)
- Adelaide Beginners Big Book Step Study Group Tuesday (7-8pm)
Off the Shelf: September - October 2025
01/09/2025
In this edition, we’re featuring Ghost Cities by Siang Lu, winner of the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Join us at Norwood Concert Hall for an author talk with bestselling writer Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands, who will discuss his new novel, Legacy. September and beyond bring a range of exciting programs and events, including the Good Reading Competition for your chance to win $200 worth of adult fiction.
Place your holds via the online catalogue, explore our digital library or visit us in person to see what’s new.
Plan your visit to The Parade
28/08/2025
The Parade, Norwood is always buzzing with activity and while the George Street Upgrade works are underway, we’re working hard to ensure that your visit is still as enjoyable and seamless as possible...
St Peters Library: Smiljka
27/08/2025
When Smiljka Pasic migrated to Australia from Serbia more than twenty years ago, she did not speak a word of English.
A respected teacher in Serbia’s education department, Smiljka was overcome with emotions as she left her economically ravaged homeland that began to fall apart as a result of the Yugoslav civil wars of the 1990’s.
However, Smiljka was eager to embrace Australian culture and decided immediately that she wanted to learn as much as she could about her new country.
“When I came to Australia and then to Adelaide, I thought to myself, you can’t love something you don’t know,” Smiljka said.
That is when Smiljka, now 72, decided to volunteer her services and learn more about South Australia, its people, history and way of life.
