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A recipe for success: how one local bakery is making inclusivity a piece of cake
Growing up in his parents' bakery, James Schmidt had almost unlimited access to a mouthwatering array of tempting baked treats. “They started Budapest Cakes in 1956, and I started my apprenticeship with them when I was sixteen,” he recalls. “Back then, I would have eaten something from the bakery every...
This weekend: AFL footy fever at Norwood Oval
Excitement is building across Norwood as the AFL’s biggest festival of football returns to South Australia. This April, AFL Gather Round will once again bring thousands of fans to Norwood Oval and The Parade for a weekend of elite football, food and celebration. Norwood Oval will host two exciting matches...
Celebrating Women in Business This International Women’s Day
Image: Local business women Gabriella, Tatiana and Antonetta Throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, female business owners are shaping the local economy with resilience, creativity and heart. When Gabriella Cavuoto and her husband took over European Cafe on The Parade in 1979, there was no such thing...
Food, family and fun: Sognare Italiano is bringing traditional Italian dining to Magill Road
Growing up with two parents from the Napoli region in southern Italy, Deanna Pallotta's home was always busy with visitors. “I grew up with my mum and my dad putting on the best displays of food and welcoming all the family in,” she recalls. And those two pillars are at...
Exciting changes coming to the 2026 Eastside Business Awards
The Eastside Business Awards is back for the ninth consecutive year—and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting programs yet. Hosted by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters in partnership with Solstice Media, the Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the incredible local...
This incubator business is giving Norwood's newest residents the recipe for success
When Louise Mathwin and Georgie Christensen decided to start their own food businesses, they knew there would be challenges. They just didn't expect them to start with the very first step. “When we were looking to see where we could test our own ideas, there was nowhere,” recalls Louise, who...
This cutting-edge clinic is unlocking the secret to healthy skin
Rose Bonasera has dedicated her life to helping her clients look good. The Creative Director of Elixir Skin Fitness has been a dermal therapist since leaving high school, and has built a business based on clients walking out with their skin glowing. But Elixir is far more than a beauty...
Inside Adelaide’s Creative Village: Washdog Studio & fab
Tucked away in Adelaide’s east is a thriving creative ecosystem where experimentation, collaboration and craftsmanship take centre stage. Two shared studio spaces — Washdog Studio and fab — are quietly shaping some of South Australia’s most exciting contemporary art, design and installations. Washdog Studio is a multi-artform shared artist studio...
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...
