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Everything you need to know about Christmas (and Boxing Day) shopping on The Parade
For Eating By far the simplest spot to get your Christmas food shopping done in one easy hit, Norwood Place has a butcher, fishmonger, greengrocer, bakery and supermarket all within a 30 second stroll. And best of all, it’s easy to get everything you need delivered. As well as fresh...
Find the perfect gift for everyone this Christmas
Christmas is always a special time and this year it’s more than important than ever to spread joy wherever we can. The best place to start is spending quality time with loved ones, but it certainly helps to find a good gift as well. And though it’s only a few...
Meet the team behind fashion retailer Denim + Cloth
Walk into Denim + Cloth and you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s a longstanding national chain. Part of the strip of clothing retailers lining the central part of The Parade, the stylish store is full of household names and emerging boutique brands in a huge array of styles and colours....
What’s New On The Parade
After a year like this one it’s important to look for reasons to celebrate. And there’s no better time than spring, the season of new beginnings. It’s not just in the garden that green shoots are appearing; across The Parade, a host of new businesses are throwing their doors open....
It's time to Spring Back to The Parade
Taste Spring means fresh shoots and greenery in the parks. It also means a host of colourful new options in the kitchen. Celebrate the season with one of the new spring dishes at The Colonist like toasted flatbread with lemon myrtle hummus and sun-kissed tomato and fetta dip or smoked...
Keep your hands looking and feeling good this spring
No part of your body gets more of a workout than your hands. Fortunately looking after them is easy with the perfect hand cream for every situation. Because they’re constantly in use, almost always exposed and have very thin skin, our hands are one of the first places to display...
Sustainable fashion has a new home on The Parade
When Phoebe Southwell finished her studies at Melbourne’s Whitehouse Institute of Design, the future looked bright. Then everything changed very quickly. “I had a few jobs within the fashion industry lined up before Covid happened and those all fell through,” she says. So instead of waiting for the industry to...
Find the perfect way to say thank you this Father’s Day
For the Connoisseur It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the huge selection at Parade Cellars. Fortunately, the knowledgeable staff are on hand to provide plenty of recommendations. For the craft beer loving dad, they suggest Coopers’ new limited edition Hazy IPA, which taps into the international NEIPA craze and swaps...
Win the ultimate spending spree on The Parade
What would you do if you won $5,000 to spend on The Parade? Spend over $15 anywhere on The Parade, ask for a receipt and enter online and you could do exactly that. We check in with five local business owners to see what their dream day looks like. Sue...
Your guide to a perfect day at the footy
For over 100 years The Parade has been home to the proud Norwood Football Club. And with local football once again welcoming large crowds, there’s never been a better time to celebrate game day by cheering on the mighty Redlegs. This year they’re searching for premiership number 31 and they...
