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Share your knowledge at Raising the Bar this August
22/05/2025
Raising the Bar Adelaide has firmly established itself as one of South Australia’s most thought-provoking and engaging local events — and is hosted right here in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. Bringing together expert speakers and curious minds in casual pub settings, it transforms a night out...
Messages from the Grave: A creative journey through history and remembrance
05/05/2025
As part of South Australia’s History Festival, we invite you to reconsider how past decisions continue to resonate — sometimes quite literally — from beyond the grave, at this month-long exhibition and interactive program. Held annually throughout May, History Festival brings South Australians together to celebrate the stories, people, places...
Supporting local craft: Three beverage distributors showcased at the 2025 Eastside Business Awards
01/05/2025
As the local beverage scene continues to flourish, it’s exciting to see the collaboration between community-driven breweries, soda makers and wine makers who are all committed to quality, sustainability and innovation. Guests at this year’s Eastside Business Awards enjoyed beverages from three unique manufacturers that are making their mark in...
Third time’s a charm: a new Legend celebrated
01/05/2025
After securing its place on The Parade, Norwood in 2017, Pavé Cafe has matured into a favourite of locals and visitors alike. From early morning coffee to a light brunch and delectable lunches, Rimu Good has built a thriving business and a connected community — all from a humble cobblestone...
Epicures of the East: Ten recipes to elevate your dinner table
30/04/2025
Loved South Australian media identity and Food Secrets ambassador Jane Reilly has teamed up with her star chef son, Eddie Noble to bring you ten not-so-secret recipes that you can whip up at home with restaurant pizzaz. The recipes, featuring locally sourced ingredients from the likes of Avanti Pasticceria, L’Abruzzesse...
Off the Shelf: Warm up with new winter reads
29/04/2025
Off the Shelf is the Council’s bi-monthly library newsletter that will keep you connected with all the latest literary updates across the Council’s three libraries. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just exploring the world of books, this newsletter is your go-to source for everything library and literary! Each edition...
Rivals Long Lunch serves up a plate of success
23/04/2025
The 2025 AFL Gather Round may be over, but we are still revelling in the buzzing success of the blockbuster weekend in Norwood. A feature of the weekend’s festivities was the Rivals Long Long, a lavish affair with 160 guests gathered under a marquee along leafy Osmond Terrace on Saturday...
ANZAC Day locations - Friday 25 April
22/04/2025
RSL Club's around Adelaide host Dawn Services to commemorate the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served and died in war and on operational service. Payneham RSL: Start time: 6:00am Location: The Cross of Sacrifice Memorial, Eastern side of OG Road, Felixstow (next to the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre). Norwood...
Dining highlights for Gather Round weekend
07/04/2025
The Parade, Norwood is at the heart of the Gather Round festivities, offering an exciting blend of activities that cater to all tastes and interests. Whether you're here for this weekend’s festivities or simply out for a day of exploration, The Parade is a hub of dining, shopping and fun...
Half-time entertainment on The Parade
07/04/2025
When it comes to enjoying Gather Round in Norwood, the excitement doesn’t stop when the whistle blows for half-time. The Parade and surrounding areas bustling with activities and entertainment to make the most of every break in the action. Whether you're after a relaxing stroll, a bit of retail therapy,...
Catch the footy at a local pub
07/04/2025
Gather Round is all about celebrating footy, community and good times and there’s no better way to enjoy the games than with a cold drink in hand at one of Norwood’s iconic local pubs. If you’re in the mood for a cozy corner, classic pub food or a lively atmosphere,...
Norwood Food & Wine Festival is back this weekend
07/04/2025
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Norwood Food & Wine Festival, kicking off at 11am on Sunday 13 April, along The Parade. The iconic culmination of AFL Gather Round celebrations, the festival showcases the best of South Australian food, wine and entertainment in a lively and vibrant atmosphere....
Learn to move like a pro in time for the 2025 AFL Gather Round
24/03/2025
When Matthew Heavyside graduated as a physiotherapist in 2009, his studies were far from over. After spending a decade exploring functional movement and the dynamic Animal Flow techniques, he realised he needed to create a holistic system that harnessed the strengths of the many different practices he'd encountered. The result...
St Peters Fair cancelled due to extreme heat
13/03/2025
Due to the extreme heat forecast for Saturday 15 March, and in the interests of patron, staff and supplier safety, the annual St Peters Fair has been cancelled. St Peters Fair is a much-loved feature on the Council’s annual events calendar so we recognise this will be disappointing, but safety...
On your mark, get set, go! parkrun takes off from Drage Reserve
03/03/2025
The global fitness phenomenon that is parkrun, has launched a new free, friendly and welcoming community event at Drage Reserve in Felixstow. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate — there’s a way for everyone to participate and enjoy the great outdoors. Held every Saturday at 8am, parkrun offers a 5km...
Adelaide Fringe in Adelaide’s East
03/03/2025
The Fringe Festival delivers a range of arts experiences from contemporary and quirky to comedy and cabaret — and everything in between. And this year, you’ll find more than 40 Fringe acts doing their thing at local venues across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters until 23 March....
Best in class — Eastside Business Awards nominations open for businesses and operators
21/02/2025
The Eastside Business Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the contributions and achievements of local businesses from successful start-ups and family-owned enterprises to vibrant cafes, bars and restaurants, iconic food and beverage manufacturers, arts and entertainment. “Small businesses are the bedrock of the local economy, employing more than 5,000 residents...
The new face of Food Secrets
19/02/2025
As a passionate foodie, Jane Reilly OAM is a beloved local media personality and culinary enthusiast, known for her engaging personality and commitment to promoting South Australia. With more than a decade of experience in television and multiple awards to her name, Jane is a household name and a trusted...
The Fringe heads east this festival season
14/02/2025
The Fringe Heads East This Festival Season As summer slowly fades into autumn, most of the country is settling down for 2025. But here in Adelaide the party is just about to begin. With 1,300 shows at 500 venues spread throughout South Australia, the Adelaide Fringe now takes over the...
Indulge in a long lunch on Osmond Terrace
10/02/2025
The 2025 AFL season hasn’t yet started but the countdown is on to the iconic Rivals Long Lunch on Saturday 12 April, on Osmond Terrace, Norwood. The long lunch, first hosted by the Council for AFL Gather Round in 2024, is a unique outdoor event perfectly pitched to leave an...
Poolside cinema at Norwood Swimming Centre
06/02/2025
Don’t miss Flubber, the final movie in our Movie Nights at the Pool program at the Norwood Swimming Centre! Enjoy a fun family night with a swim and a movie at our poolside open-air cinema – the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening. Kiosk open for snacks (Please note:...
Enjoy live music at Concerts in the Park
29/01/2025
Music lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies, or symphony in some of our beautiful parks. Concerts in the Park will feature talented local bands and artists, and there will also be entertainment for children, making it a perfect outing for families. There are...
Splash into Australia Day at Norwood
14/01/2025
Escape the Australia Day heat and soak up the quintessential Australian activities, food and tunes at the annual Norwood Splash. Norwood Splash is a family-friendly outdoor pool party, on Sunday 26 January with the giant inflatable obstacle course returning. $5 entry all day. For more information, visit: Events Calendar
Countdown is on: Norwood welcomes back the TDU
14/01/2025
Thousands of cycling enthusiasts will gather for the excitement of the Santos Tour Down Under as EFEX Men’s Stage 3 – Norwood to Uraidla kicks off from South Australia’s Premier Main Street, The Parade, on 23 January. Each year, there’s an electric atmosphere as cycling fans from around the world...
Twilight Carols: Saturday 7 December
03/12/2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Twilight Carols in Linde Reserve, an open-air concert under the stars that brings the community together to celebrate the Christmas season. Hosted by Stacey Lee, this free, family-friendly event features performances from Cool for Kids, Tricky Joe’s Magic Show, the Australian Girls' Choir,...
