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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...
George Street Upgrade: Building a safer, greener, more vibrant future for Norwood
11/11/2025
Exciting changes are taking shape along George Street! The George Street Upgrade is moving full steam ahead — on time and on track — to deliver a stunning new streetscape with wider, accessible footpaths, trees and garden beds, improved lighting, and inviting public spaces. This transformation is all about creating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrating creativity through the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
28/10/2025
Image caption: 2025 Mayor's Christmas Card Competition winners and finalists. From magical snowy scenes and warm Aussie barbecues to festive family celebrations, students hand-drew and digitally created stunning artworks that truly captured the festive spirit. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters celebrated the unlimited creativity of local students...
Nominate Our Local Heroes: 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
27/10/2025
Do you know someone who makes a real difference in our community? The Citizen of the Year Awards are your chance to celebrate and recognise those outstanding individuals and groups who go above and beyond to make the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters a great place to live,...
Temporary Closure: Wednesday 29 October
23/10/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is committed to fostering a high-performance workforce that delivers exceptional outcomes for our community. To ensure this is carried out efficiently and to minimise the impact on our community, the Council will temporarily close the Citizen Service Centre at Norwood Town Hall,...
Showcasing Nature Through Art: Three exhibitions at The Gallery
20/10/2025
Image above: Works by Kirrily Anderson, Catherine Bourn and Josephine Lennon. The Gallery at St Peters will play host to a captivating series of exhibitions that celebrate the diversity, beauty and fragility of the natural world. At the centre of this season’s program is Nature’s Foundations 4, presented by Nature...
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...
Set your clothes free: Give them a second life!
20/10/2025
It’s time to clean out your wardrobe for a good cause — Set Your Clothes Free is back and bigger than ever! On Saturday 1 November, Council has partnered with Green Industries SA to deliver a FREE clothing donation and linen recycling event, helping residents give their unwanted textiles a...
Pedal Power: Locals celebrate Ride2Work Day in Norwood
16/10/2025
Image above: Jordan Ward, Cr Christel Mex, Nick Canon Dozens of local commuters swapped four wheels for two this morning as they joined the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Ride2Work Day celebration at the Nino Solari Commemorative Path on Osmond Tce, Norwood. Cyclists were treated to a free...
Temporary Traffic Control Device Notice - St Peters Halloween
10/10/2025
To help support the community-led Halloween Celebrations in St Peters, Council has supported the following TTCDN. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE NOTICE UNDER SECTION 17 (3) ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961 I, Christopher Drew Holland, Senior Sergeant First Class of Police, for and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the...
New councillor elected to represent the St Peters Ward
03/10/2025
Image above: Mr Michael Thomas Roche (JP) and Rita Excell Long-term resident Rita Excell has been elected and officially sworn in to represent the St Peters Ward in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. “On behalf of the Council, I warmly welcome Rita Excell as a new Elected...
Closing the digital divide this October
26/09/2025
We are proud to be part of Get Online Week 2025 (20–26 October), a nationwide initiative that helps Australians gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in our digital world. Get Online Week is Good Things national campaign to close the digital divide. It supports people to feel...
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...
Big Ideas, Shared Locally Thanks to Raising the Bar Adelaide 2025
23/09/2025
For one night only, local hotels across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters were once again transformed into vibrant classrooms as Raising the Bar Adelaide took over the City on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Now in its eighth year, this much-loved annual event once again delivered 20 talks...
Investing in young people: Why our Youth Action Plan matters
16/09/2025
The Council recently launched its Youth Action Plan 2025–2027, a fresh and focused roadmap that puts our young people front and centre. As parents/caregivers, grandparents and friends, we all want the best for our young people. We want them to grow up in a safe, inclusive and vibrant community that...
Norwood Swimming Centre: The inflatable obstacle course returns
16/09/2025
The Norwood Swimming Centre is the perfect spot to relax, exercise and have fun with family and friends. With its shady gum trees and welcoming backyard feel, it’s the ideal place to cool down, swim some laps, or simply relax by the pool. The Centre opens to the public from...
NPSP secures $100,000 grant for major public artwork
09/09/2025
Pictured: Seed Mix (Hackney, 2022) 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. Mayor Robert Bria says the Council is excited to continue this important...
Felixstow (Aldersgate) Intergenerational Community Code Amendment open for consultation
08/09/2025
A property owner-led code amendment has been initiated with the State Government to rezone a 2.3-hectare parcel of land on the corner of O.G. Road and Turner Street in Felixstow, opposite the Payneham Library and Community Centre and the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre. The Erwin Vogt Foundation Inc. is seeking...
Have your Say! Draft Volunteer Strategy 2025–2028
03/09/2025
Do you volunteer in our beautiful City? Or are you interested in getting involved? The Council are inviting community feedback on its draft Volunteer Strategy 2025–2028. Each year, more than 222 volunteers contribute 10,028 hours of service across a wide range of programs — from libraries and events to community...
Prove Patisserie: Showing us how proud our food manufacturers are!
12/08/2025
Prove is thrilled to announce its second consecutive win in the ‘Best Food Manufacturer’ category at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards. After taking home the title in 2024, this year’s win feels like the icing on the cake and they are beyond grateful for the continued support. The buzz around...
Calling all young artists – Enter the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition!
12/08/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is inviting all Kindergarten to Year 6 students to get creative and take part in the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. Whether it’s a magical snowy scene, a warm Aussie Christmas barbecue, or a festive family celebration, we want you to hand-draw or...
