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Four edible Christmas gifts for the person who has everything
Last-minute Christmas shopping can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to find the perfect gift for someone who already has everything. But you can never have too many sweet treats in your life. The perfect edible gift provides instant joy without any post-Christmas clutter, and it's easy to find something...
Inside the luxe salon where every haircut comes with a massage
When Athena Riccio decided to open Total Look salon 29 years ago, everyone thought she was mad. “But I'd been working from home for eight years, and at the time I had post-natal depression and an 18-month-old and I just needed a change,” she recalls. “So I picked a location...
Take the hassle out of hosting with this simple summer recipe
Long summer days and warm evenings perfumed with the scent of jasmine mean the beginning of outdoor hosting season is upon us. Whether you're trying to impress family, friends or colleagues, the key to hosting a successful evening is finding a no-fuss recipe that still has a serious wow factor....
Adelaide's most beloved record store is starting a new chapter
Since opening its doors in 1988, Big Star has established a reputation as Adelaide's best-loved record store. Generations of local music lovers have discovered their favourite bands in the record stacks and legendary basement gigs. And while many customers first encountered the Rundle Street store, the original Big Star was...
A big year celebrated at the 2025 Business Networking event
More than 120 people, representing businesses from across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, attended the End of Year Business Networking event, held on Wednesday 19 November at Outdoors on Parade Guests enjoyed wine and finger food while taking advantage of the opportunity to network, share stories about...
You can bank on The Parade
While online banking offers on-the-go convenience, there are some financial transactions and conversations that are best dealt with face-to-face. And when it comes to banks and banking, no other mainstreet delivers quite like The Parade. The Parade, Norwood is South Australia’s premier mainstreet and uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for...
Adelaide's most sought-after sweet treats have landed in St Peters
For Adelaideans with a sweet tooth, the merest mention of Shibui is cause for excitement. The legendary Grote Street dessert bar has developed a reputation for whimsical sweet treats that are as photogenic as they are delicious. In addition to the city centre venue, Shibui food carts have become a...
AFL Gather Round back at The Parade in 2026
AFL Gather Round will return to The Parade in April 2026 with two matches scheduled for Norwood Oval. Sydney will take on Gold Coast in a twilight match on Saturday 11 April and Geelong will go to battle against the West Coast Eagles on Sunday 12 April. Gather Round 2026...
This local brewer is bringing back the golden age of craft beer
When Oscar Matthews became Little Bang's Head Brewer in 2022, the brand was already a legend in the SA craft brewing scene. So he quickly set about learning everything he could from co-founder Ryan Davidson, “who just oozes what Little Bang is in a creative sense.” After cutting his teeth...
From Colombia to Adelaide, El Jefe is a coffee liqueur with a difference
When Julian Gonzalez was growing up in the Colombian town of Bucamaranga, his parents noticed two things. One, he was always asking questions. And two, he was a very fussy eater. “My mum and dad always complained that I was so picky; I would always notice if things tasted a...
