Latest Business News
Keep up to date with what’s happening across your local business community and the support and incentives available from the Council.
The Look East website brings you news and updates from across the local community, including a dedicated business section with articles, blogs and stories showcasing local ventures, milestones and successes.
Subscribe to Your Business eNews to have the latest updates and opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.
Your Business eNews
A must-have for local businesses
Don’t miss out on opportunities, updates and stories that matter to your business.
Look East: Business
Browse the Look East: Business feed below to stay connected with what’s happening across our business community.
Subscribe to Look East to receive updates in your inbox.
Say Hola to The New Small Bar That’s Giving Away World-Famous Jamón
When David España Gallardo moved to Adelaide a few years ago, he was pleasantly surprised with just about every aspect of his new life. “There are a lot of green areas, everything is so close, and Adelaide is great for families,” he enthuses. “The wines from South Australia are incredible,...
A Unique Hybrid Model has Helped This Restaurant to Thrive in a Challenging Hospitality Climate
The Thai Guy wasn’t originally meant to be a restaurant. When it started in 2023, it was a food truck serving Bangkok-style street food at festivals around town. Next came catering, and when partners Terry Intarakhamhaeng and Jade Rice found a site on Magill Road just 700 metres from their...
You have got to be in it to win it!
That is the message from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Shop to Win competition winner, Gail Casey. In June 2024, Ms Casey won a Ford Puma St-Line valued at $35,250. Ms Casey, of Norwood, who entered the competition six times, described her reaction as “gobsmacked” when she...
Boutique Mon Ami – local fashion on the international stage
Lovers of fashion in Europe, Singapore, New Zealand, United States and Canada have their pick of stylists from all over the world, but they choose Boutique Mon Ami in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters for their retail therapy. This family business, a two times Eastside Business Fashion...
This Boutique Beverage Company is Shaking Up Australia’s Soft Drink Industry
Scott Giles never planned to change the way Australians look at carbonated beverages. He didn’t even make soft drinks when Mischief Brew launched a decade ago; back then, he was busy bottling cold brew coffee in the back of a share house. But as the business grew, he moved to...
You Can Now Taste Portugal’s Most Iconic Snack
In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal’s rulers helped to kickstart the Age of Discovery by sending fleets of caravels across the vast oceans towards unknown lands. In the process, they also helped to embed the idea of saudade – a melancholy yearning for something or someone that is absent...
Council's Mid-Year Business Networking Event
Mayor Robert Bria used the event to thank traders for investing in the City and supporting a number of Council initiatives, including the AFL Gather Round, Eastside Business Awards and the Eastern Regional Alliance (ERA) Business Advisory Service. “Rather than talk about the Council’s success regarding economic development, I wanted...
Essentials to strengthen your small business
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are offering a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge. During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs. Access the free resources now and...
How Rustic Gourmet Built a Successful Business From the Ground Up
When Kath Nugent moved Rustic Gourmet’s second store from Kent Town to Norwood Green earlier this year, there was one thing she had to bring with her to ensure the cafe’s continuing success. But she wasn’t concerned about fancy ingredients or expensive kitchen equipment: she knows the most valuable asset...
Modern Streetwear Meets Retro Vibes: Say Hello To Never Trev
As Area Manager for Denim + Cloth, Sarah Waldron spent a decade learning about every aspect of the fashion business. So when her boss decided to move on from the Norwood location, it was a no-brainer to take over the site. “I've worked at all three Denim + Cloth locations...
