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Win $5,000 to spend on The Parade simply by doing your shopping
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The Shop To Win competition is bringing customers back to The Parade at a time when everyone could use some good news. And with a prize pool of $12,500, this is some seriously good news. Every purchase over $15 on The Parade is eligible, and you can enter as many...
Award-winning Zohair opens new minimalist salon
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From sweeping up in the salon where his mother had her hair done to winning last year’s L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy, Massimo Tirimacco has seen every side of the hairdressing business. And winning the world’s longest running hairdressing competition has inspired him to push his craft even further. With his...
Cinemas reopen just in time for the school holidays
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Nothing says school holidays like biting into a choc top, sinking down in a plush seat and settling in for a day at the movies. And HOYTS Norwood is celebrating with tickets starting from just $10. They’ve also introduced a raft of new measures to make sure screenings will never...
Celebrate the return of pubs and bars on The Parade
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There’s no better way to cure the winter blues than sitting beside a roaring fireplace with a nice cold beer. And with pubs once again opening their doors, there are plenty of spots on The Parade you can do exactly that. But your local drinking spots also offer much more,...
Three Incredible South Australian Holidays You Can Book Right Now
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In two decades in the travel industry, Bek Daniels has never seen a year like 2020. Nobody has. “It’s been challenging,” she says, with considerable understatement. But rather than taking time off, she’s been working furiously since travel restrictions were imposed. As owners of Helloworld Travel Norwood, Bek and her...
The Parade neighbours helping homeowners’ dreams come true
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Few aspects of daily life in 2020 remain untouched by COVID-19. And whether you’re working from home, holidaying at home or simply spending more nights in, this year has reinforced the importance of owning a house where you feel safe and comfortable. So we asked the financial and property experts...
The Podcasts Getting Parade Retailers Through Lockdown
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COVID-19 has affected everyone in different ways, and it has dramatically altered how we keep ourselves entertained and engaged. Fortunately, many podcasts have continued to release new and very topical episodes. Whether you’re looking for an insightful analysis of the impacts of the crisis, a deep dive into the world...
Hearing during COVID-19
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Being at home more than ever before with our family can be so great to reconnect with together time, get those odd jobs around the house finally done and even catch up on TV shows together. But the downside is being close together can lead to frustration and relationship strain...
ORBE looks to the future after Hall of Fame induction
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When ORBE won Best Hair/ Beauty Salon at the 2020 Eastside Business Awards it was a vindication of the salon’s business philosophy. “We have always supported our community,” says co-owner Ida. “Whether it’s a school fair, or the local netball team raising funds for their club, I think its imperative...
How to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day
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Like so many other things, Mother’s Day will look a little different this year. That’s why it’s important to let mum know you’re thinking of her and there’s no better place to do that than The Parade. Even if social distancing means you can’t spend the day together, there are...