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How to make sure your New Year's resolutions stick in 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
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
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
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
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 summer school holidays with these brilliant ideas
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...
Inside the luxe salon where every haircut comes with a massage
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
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
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
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...
