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Mullet Youth Arts Festival 2010

23 July 2010
The exciting Mullet Youth Arts Festival will hit the streets of Norwood Payneham and St Peters from 25 September to 8 October 2010! Registrations are now open for young local artists aged between 12 and 25 years, to take part in the wide range of exciting creative workshops and competitions on offer.
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$71,000 Funding Boost for Playgrounds

6 July 2010
The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters will utilise $71,000 received from the Third Round of the Commonwealth Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, to refurbish three local playgrounds.
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New light towers installed at Norwood Oval

19 April 2010
Norwood Oval's long-awaited new light towers will be officially launched at the Redleg's Anzac Day clash against arch-rivals the Port Adelaide Magpies on Sunday 25 April.
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A Prince Among Men…

14 April 2010
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will honour Captain Lionel Matthews GC, MC, with a new Cultural Walk Plaque at the Prisoners of War Memorial in the Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Norwood Oval.
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Crowds flock to Magill Road for first street market

12 April 2010
An estimated 8,000 people enjoyed the first Magill Road street market on Sunday 11 April, with traders and visitors deeming the event a huge success.
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St Peters Fair – new location for 2010

31 March 2010
The St Peters Fair will again be full of colour, excitement and entertainment this year as it moves to a new location at the Joslin Reserve.
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Magill Road comes alive for new street market

30 March 2010
Magill Road will host its first street market on Sunday 11 April for visitors to discover the hidden delights of the precinct's eclectic shops, cafes and restaurants.
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NPSP launches 2010 Urban Design Awards

24 March 2010
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters is proud to announce the launch of the Council's Awards for Excellence in Urban Design 2010
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Councils unite to help teenagers cope with life’s pressures

16 March 2010
Two hundred and fifty teenagers from across eastern Adelaide will come together to learn how to cope with life's challenges, including drugs, alcohol and bullying, at South Australia's largest National Youth Week event on Thursday 25 March.
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17th Food, Wine and Music Festival another big success

3 March 2010
A large and excited crowd flocked to The Parade on Sunday, 28 February 2010, for the Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival.
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NP&SP to consider recognising The Blessed Mary MacKillop’s canonisation

2 March 2010
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters will consider recognising the Blessed Mary MacKillop's canonisation in October this year as part of its 2010-2011 Cultural Heritage Program.
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Let us entertain you

22 February 2010
A selection of Adelaide's best musical talents will headline the Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival at Norwood, this Sunday from midday.
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Celebrity chefs to cook up a storm on The Parade

12 February 2010
Celebrity Chefs Andre Ursini, Jean-Claude de Toulouse and Poh Ling Yeow will be showing off their most famous dishes at the Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine & Music Festival on Sunday 28 February.
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That special Sunday...

29 January 2010
The Parade, Norwood, will again be a haven of gourmet food, wine and fantastic entertainment during the annual Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival on Sunday 28 February 2010.
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Outstanding local citizens awarded

26 January 2010
A champion of the local Greek community and a young Girl Guide and Scout Leader, are this year's recipients of the 2010 City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards
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NPSP backs proposal for $32.5M regional stormwater harvesting project

20 January 2010
The City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters has agreed to a $32.5M Stormwater Harvesting funding proposal to be submitted to the Commonwealth Government.
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2010 Australia Day celebrations

15 January 2010
The Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council will celebrate the 2010 Australia Day Celebrations with a traditional Australian breakfast, Citizenship Ceremony and free entry into the Norwood and Payneham Swimming Centres.
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Norwood moving into top gear for 2010 Santos Tour Down Under

6 January 2010
The Parade, Norwood, is making final preparations for the start of Stage 4 of the 2010 Santos Tour Down Under on Friday 22 January.
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Council to establish a Payneham Road Precinct Committee

14 October 2009
Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council has taken the first step toward establishing a Payneham Road Precinct Committee, joining similar committees as part of the Council's business and economic development strategy.
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NP&SP calls for more detail to achieve targets in 30-year Plan for Greater Adelaide

18 September 2009
Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council has welcomed the opportunity to comment on the draft 30-year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The Council will ask the State Government to provide more detail to the draft plan in its submission to Urban Development and Planning Minister Paul Holloway MLC.
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'Making a Fiction of History' - a free literary forum for history lovers

15 September 2009
Featuring three great Australian authors; Andrew Rule (Underbelly the Gangland Wars), Brian Matthews (Manning Clark- a Life) & Peter van Onselen (John Winston Howard), this free literary forum is set to captivate its audience with debates about the relationship between historical truth and fiction.
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Nine Ways to Cultural Heritage - Showcasing the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters’ Unique History

9 September 2009
The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters Cultural Heritage Festival, "Nine By Nine - Shaping Our Destiny" Wednesday 9 September to Friday 18 September
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Fluff Matthews becomes second ever recipient of Council’s highest Civic Award

3 September 2009
As the Council's longest serving Volunteer with 57 years of service, Fluff Matthews was yesterday presented the Honorary Freedom of the City - only the second time the Council has bestowed this award to a recipient for their outstanding and dedicated service to the community over a significant period.
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NP&SP welcomes findings of East Waste Governance Review

27 August 2009
Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Mayor Robert Bria says his Council welcomes the findings of the East Waste Governance Review conducted by former LGA Executive Director, John Comrie.
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NP&SP endorses new East Waste Charter

26 August 2009
The Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council has endorsed a new Charter for East Waste that will see the Chief Executive Officers of the six member councils form the new Board for the next two years.
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It’s Just a Matter of Spin – Max Walker

13 August 2009
Be bowled over by Max Walker and his tales of Test cricket. 'It's Just a Matter of Spin' will be the opening innings in this year's Cultural Heritage Festival. Max Walker will reveal the true stories of his experiences as one of Australia's most colourful cricketers at the Norwood Concert Hall on Wednesday 9 September 2009 at 7.30pm.
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NP&SP to recover funds from East Waste overcharges

3 June 2009
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters will recover an estimated $200,000 it claims it is owed by the Eastern Waste Management Authority Inc. for overcharges by the Authority for services provided to the Council in 2007-08 and 2008-09.
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How many Councillors? How many Wards?

2 June 2009
Residents, property owners, business operators and local organisations are being encouraged to participate in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters' Representation Review, designed to determine whether any changes are needed to the Council's composition and structure.
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"Responsible Budget in Tough Economic Times:" Bria

27 May 2009
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters' draft 2009-2010 Budget has been developed to respond to the impacts of the tough economic times and the need to ensure that much needed services are maintained and expenditure on capital investment undertaken
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Baskets of green goodies

15 January 2009
Landfill waste from 1000 households is expected to be almost cut in half thanks to the Bio Basket trial, which commences on 16 February 2009.
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Dunstone Grove / Linde Reserve Master Plan - the key to connecting the St Peters Precinct

9 May 2008
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has moved closer to implementing its strategic vision for 'Connecting the St Peters Precinct' by deciding on a number of key components contained in the Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve Master Plan.
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Master Plan to “Connect St Peters”

22 January 2008
At its first meeting for 2008, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council gave "in principle" support for the draft Master Plan for Dunstone Grove/Linde Reserve to go to public consultation.
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Nine O’clock Rock - a night of rock‘n’roll and 50s fun!

To celebrate the opening of the Norwood Ballroom in 1959, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is offering a unique night out to relive or experience for the first time, the days of rocking around the clock at the Norwood Ballroom.
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