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Consumer expenditure in Norwood Payneham & St Peters hits $2 billion annually for the first time
02/07/2025
For the first time, annual consumer spending in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has reached $2 billion, demonstrating the ongoing strength of the local economy.
10 out of 10: CreditorWatch ranks Norwood Payneham & St Peters the number one council in Australia for lowest risk of business failure for 10 consecutive months
02/07/2025
For 10 consecutive months, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has been named the lowest risk council area in which to do business in Australia.
Dunstan Adventure Playground wins at the AILA Landscape Architecture Awards
25/06/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Dunstan Adventure Playground was awarded the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2025 Landscape Architecture Awards on Friday 20 June.
The Landscape Architecture Awards promote the achievements and work of landscape architects in Australia and is an opportunity for public and peer recognition.
AFL Gather Round kicks goals for the community and business sector
17/06/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters community and businesses have again enjoyed a significant economic boost from this year’s edition of AFL Gather Round, with recently released Spendmapp data showing strong expenditure from interstate tourists to South Australia.
Epicures of the East: Ten recipes to elevate your dinner table
09/05/2025
Loved South Australian media identity and Food Secrets ambassador Jane Reilly has teamed up with her star chef son, Eddie Noble to bring you ten not-so-secret recipes that you can whip up at home with restaurant pizzaz.
Have your say: 2025–2026 Annual Business Plan released for consultation
07/05/2025
At its meeting on Monday 5 May, the Council adopted the draft 2025–2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget and endorsed its release for community consultation.
Osmond Terrace selected as site for Council’s fifth quadrennial public artwork
07/03/2025
At its meeting held on 3 February 2025, the Norwood Payneham & St Peter’s Council selected Osmond Terrace as the site for its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork Commission.
Best in class — Voting open for Eastside Business Awards
20/02/2025
The Eastside Business Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the contributions and achievements of local businesses from successful start-ups and family-owned enterprises to vibrant cafes, bars and restaurants, iconic food and beverage manufacturers, arts and entertainment.
Norwood Payneham & St Peter’s economy booming in uncertain economic times
17/02/2025
Amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty, recent Spendmapp data shows the Norwood Payneham & St Peters economy is not only resilient but booming.
Mayor Robert Bria says the local economy is showing signs of, “Very strong growth in a range of key sectors with more room to grow”.
Rivals Long Lunch returns to Osmond Terrace for AFL Gather Round
10/02/2025
The 2025 AFL season hasn’t yet started but the countdown is on to the iconic Rivals Long Lunch on Saturday 12 April, on Osmond Terrace, Norwood.
The long lunch, first hosted by the Council for AFL Gather Round in 2024, is a unique outdoor event perfectly pitched to leave an indelible mark on your palate.
AFL Gather Round returns to Norwood
13/11/2024
The 2025 AFL Gather Round will return to Norwood with two afternoon games to be played at the iconic Norwood Oval.
On Saturday 12 April reigning Premiers Brisbane will take on the Western Bulldogs and on Sunday 13 April, GWS go up against St Kilda.
Council releases proposed heritage policy changes for consultation
07/11/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has released its Inter-war Housing Heritage Code Amendment for public comment.
The draft Inter-war Housing Heritage Code Amendment proposes to improve the protection of buildings that were built between World War 1 and World War 2 (referred to as the Inter-war period) which are worthy of heritage listing or additional protection.
St Peters Street Project wins National Award
28/10/2024
The awards keep coming for the St Peters Street upgrade, with the project recently recognised in the 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects National Awards held in Melbourne on 24 October 2024.
After collecting four awards at the South Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Awards earlier this year, the St Peters Street Project has also been awarded the National Award of Excellence for Infrastructure and the National Climate Positive Design Award.
$440,000 Federal Government Grant to be used for footpath upgrades!
15/10/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will invest a $440,000 Federal Government Grant into upgrading local footpaths in addition to its funding allocation of $950,000 in 2024-2025.
The Council will receive the funding as part of Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), which was established in 2020 during COVID-19, to support Councils across Australia.
Norwood Named as one of the “COOLEST” Suburbs in the World!
03/10/2024
The secret is out! ‘Timeout’ an online magazine with a global reach of more than 7 million people, has listed Norwood as one of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, the only place in South Australian to make the list.
Norwood, which was listed at number 35, joins Chippendale (Sydney) Windsor (Melbourne) and Northbridge (Perth) as the four Australian cities to make the list.
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters ranked as the top Council in Australia to do business
03/10/2024
CreditorWatch, one of Australia’s leading data companies which provides commercial credit reports, has identified the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters as having the lowest risk of business failure of any Council in Australia.
SALA launches in our City featuring three exhibitions at The Gallery
09/08/2024
South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festivities will officially commence in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters with 21 artists and three exhibitions launching at The Gallery at St Peters Town Hall Complex tonight.
New Black Spot Projects to deliver safer South Australian roads
26/07/2024
The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in high-priority safety improvements on local roads across South Australia, with 13 dangerous sites to get crucial safety upgrades.
We are committing $8.9 million to fully fund the upgrades under the 2024-25 Black Spot Program.
Read the joint media release here: Media Release
City of NPSP hopeful for games at Norwood Oval
04/07/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has welcomed the AFL’s decision to lock in dates for the third instalment of AFL Gather Round in South Australia.
The Council hopes to once again be a part of the action next year, following the success of the thrilling games played at Norwood Oval in both 2023 and 2024.
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters adopts 2024-2025 Budget with a focus on major projects and capital works
02/07/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has adopted its 2024-25 Budget, with more than $58 million in capital works at its centrepiece.
Raising the Bar 2024 – City of NPSP turns into a feast for the mind with a range of speakers across 10 pubs and breweries
01/07/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will once again serve up a feast for the mind, with its seventh annual Raising the Bar Adelaide returning on Tuesday 6 August.
The City of NPSP’s St Peters Street project sweeps 2024 Landscape Architect Awards
24/06/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters $4.45 million upgrade of St Peters Street has received four awards at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2024 Landscape Architecture Awards.
Thrills on wheels return to South Australia’s Premier Mainstreet for the Santos Tour Down Under in 2025
24/06/2024
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters has once again welcomes the exciting opportunity to be a part of the Santos Tour Down Under, with EFEX Men’s Stage 3 launching from The Parade, Norwood, on 23 January 2025.
Another renovated playground for the City of NPSP with Koster Park under construction
11/06/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will be home to another new playground with the installation of new facilities at Koster Park in Trinity Gardens.
Millions of dollars pour into Norwood Payneham & St Peters for the 2024 AFL Gather Round
07/06/2024
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has enjoyed a financial boost from the
2024 AFL Gather Round weekend.
