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Meet The Local Fitness Coach Training the Next Generation of Olympians
14/03/2024
“I got into fitness training reasonably late compared to a lot of people,” admits Bryan Beinke, but he had a fair excuse. After all, he spent his twenties winning three SANFL premierships with the Port Adelaide Magpies and was part of the Adelaide and North Melbourne AFL teams before spending...
Pilates Gets a Luxe Upgrade at Love Athletica
15/02/2024
For more than a decade, Pilates has been steadily growing in popularity, and it seems like there’s a new studio opening somewhere in Adelaide every second week. Chelsea Matters puts the movement regime’s appeal down to the fact that “it’s low impact but it can be high intensity, so it’s...
Start the New Year on the Right Foot with Studio Pilates
27/01/2024
When a serious car accident left Jo Thiele’s partner Andrew with perforated discs in his thoracic spine, his life changed instantly. Unable to continue working as an exploration geologist, he was told to expect a three-year recovery period. After trying just about everything imaginable to speed up that time frame,...
There’s Still Time to Book Your Work Christmas Function on the Parade
28/11/2023
The Norwood Christmas Pageant has been and gone and school holidays are just a few weeks away. That means plenty of workers are slowly winding down for the year, but don’t worry if you haven’t booked your Christmas party yet. There are still plenty of venues on The Parade where...
Make Sure Your Dog is Looking – and Feeling – its Very Best this Christmas
24/11/2023
It’s been two and a half years since Dogs 4 Eve & Meg opened its doors at 163-165 Magill Rd, but owner Meg Patterson is actually continuing a legacy that stretches back more than 60 years to when her mentor began working in Adelaide’s first dog salon as a 21-year-old....
Visit SA’s Best Wine Regions at This Super Cellar Door Shared by Seven Boutique Wineries
02/11/2023
With more than 3,000 vineyards spread across the state, South Australian wine encompasses an astonishing array of regions, varietals and styles. And while some winemakers view their colleagues as the competition, a small collective housed on The Parade prefers to think of their neighbours as collaborators. Located at 28 The...
Ern Malley is a Literary Salon, a Piano Bar and the Wedding Party From The Godfather Rolled Into One
02/11/2023
If you’ve driven past 137 Magill Road lately, you might have noticed some mysterious goings-on behind the sheer curtains shielding it from the busy street outside. Last Saturday, all was revealed with the launch of Ern Malley. The “piano bar, wine bar and whiskey bar” was inspired by owner Paul...
South Australia’s First Kieser Centre Offers a Gentler Approach to Strength Training
01/11/2023
The first thing you notice on entering Kieser Norwood is the view. Instead of the mirrored walls you find in most gyms, this second storey clinic in the recently reopened Norwood Mall development is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out past slender gums to the Mount Lofty Ranges and...
Treat Yourself To A New Wardrobe – For Free – at This Year’s A Day of Fashion
28/09/2023
With flowering jasmine and green shoots everywhere you look, spring is all about celebrating new beginnings. It means there’s no better time to update your wardrobe, and A Day of Fashion on The Parade provides all the inspiration you could possibly need – plus an opportunity to clean out your...
Meet Your Fitness Goals With These Expert Tips
26/09/2023
As a former semi-professional soccer player, Manni Katopodis knows a thing or two about staying in shape. Three weekly training sessions with the team meant that it was easy to maintain peak condition between games. But during the offseason, he had to create his own fitness regime. “One of my...
COMO shopping centre and medical hub is The Parade's newest lifestyle destination
06/07/2023
After two and a half years of anticipation, the impressive eight-storey COMO complex finally opened to the public with a bang on June 21. “To have a $120 million development like this delivered on time with everything that’s happened in the last two years is unheard of, and a real...
Shop on The Parade This Month For Your Chance To Win A Fabulous Luxury River Cruise Through Europe
08/05/2023
With the world once again well and truly open for business, it seems that everybody has a neighbour or colleague jetsetting across the globe. But instead of sitting at home getting jealous of their dreamy posts, a quick visit to The Parade could see you joining them on a once...
Spoil Mum This Year With a Mother’s Day Meal to Remember
03/05/2023
Every mother has a lot of qualities that make her unique and special, but they all have one thing in common: mums love to feel appreciated. And with Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday May 14, there’s never been a better time to acknowledge all the hard work that goes...
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift on The Parade This Year
03/05/2023
Every day is a good day to tell your mum how much you appreciate her, but there’s one day each year when it’s especially important. Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday May 14 and if you don’t have a present sorted, now is the time to start thinking about...
How to Make the Most of These School Holidays on The Parade
13/04/2023
Few things have the power to strike terror into the heart of parents like a gaggle of kids screaming “I’m bored” on the first day of school holidays. But with a little preparation, the autumn break can be a great chance for youngsters to burn off some energy as they...
Enjoy the Ultimate Festival of Footy when the AFL Comes to The Parade
04/04/2023
Norwood Oval is the most developed suburban footy ground in the State and features a great canteen area, an electronic scoreboard, energy-efficient LED digital boundary displays and new light towers. So when the AFL announced that the Gather Round would be held in Adelaide from April 13-16, it was natural...
This October, strut your stuff at A Day of Fashion on The Parade
15/09/2022
With dozens of trend-setting salons and boutiques filled with the latest looks, The Parade is Adelaide’s undisputed home of fashion. So it’s fitting that the entire precinct is celebrating the start of spring with A Day of Fashion on The Parade. All day long on Saturday 15 October, Adelaide’s favourite...
The Parade has a new temple to adventure
09/11/2021
In 1909, the year after the Scouting Movement launched internationally, the first person to fill the role of “Scout Outfitter” in the state was James Rogers of Norwood. So the opening of outdoor store Exurbia – The Adventure Supply Co. by Scouts SA on Tuesday 9 November is a homecoming...
Get your pool ready for summer
04/11/2021
It’s easy to neglect your pool over winter but with warm weather well and truly on the horizon, now is the perfect time to turn your backyard into an aquatic wonderland in preparation for a long, hot summer Adelaide Pool Mart has been helping local families enjoy their backyard pools...
Book A Holiday On The Parade This Month And You Could Get Your Next Trip Free
11/05/2021
With New Zealand now open to tourists, half price airfares across the country and a range of once in a lifetime experiences waiting to be booked, there’s never been a better time to travel. And the Book a Holiday – Win a Holiday promotion is giving you an extra reason...
It's time to Spring Back to The Parade
28/09/2020
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...
Your guide to a perfect day at the footy
04/08/2020
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...