May 1, 2024

Beautiful Blooms for Mother’s Day

A visit to the flower shops in Japan was the inspiration for Leanne Lai to come back to Adelaide and start her own florist business called Sunday Blooms. Leanne who was working as a speech pathologist knew that floristry was a passion that triggered her creativity and was to be her future direction. “I started […]

April 1, 2024

Dragon’s Lair is filled with more than Fire and Brimstone

It’s a card and board gamer’s paradise. A place where they can play, compete, buy and trade with like-minded individuals. A place of comradery and community. It’s 8pm on a Wednesday on the outskirts of Parabanks shopping centre. It’s normally a quiet night for the retail centre, yet one of its stores is bustling with […]

April 1, 2024

Sweet Success: Adelaide’s largest lolly shop set to double in size

In the heart of Salisbury lies a confectionery wonderland unlike any other. Kandy House is nestled within Parabanks Shopping Centre. It is Adelaide’s largest lolly shop—a testament to the sweet dreams and entrepreneurial spirit of its owner, Markus. A chef by trade, local guy Markus honed his culinary skills abroad and interstate before returning to […]

July 1, 2023

Tamarind Modern Indian

RESTAURANT REVIEW BY by Joe Gray Tamarind Modern Indian in Mawson Lakes is the latest offering from chef Jwala Singh, known for his award-winning Cinnamon Club in Norwood, a go-to for serious curry lovers, Indian family get-togethers, fine diners and locals alike. With arguably the best lakeside position on Mawson Lakes Boulevard and that kind […]

July 1, 2023

Embrace the thrills of Xtreme Karting

If you’re a thrill-seeker searching for an adrenaline-pumping adventure that combines speed, skill, and pure exhilaration, look no further than extreme karting. At the forefront of this heart-racing motorsport is XKarts Xtreme Karts and Leisure, the north’s latest karting venue that promises an unforgettable experience. Strap yourself in, rev up your engine, and discover why […]

July 1, 2023

Study tips with Kumon Mawson Lakes

As home study is a core component of Kumon, following are four tips on how parents can establish ideal study conditions and motivate their children: Try not to spend more than 30 minutes on each subject. The goal is not to cram, but rather to teach students the power of small, consistent efforts towards achieving […]

April 1, 2023

The Creation of a Village: One Step at a Time

When they took ownership of the centre in 2013, the new owners of Paralowie Village had a vision to convert the tired neighbourhood shopping centre to a vibrant hub reminiscent of the village town centre of days gone by. Once the main entry, public amenities and landscaping were updated they turned their attention to the […]

September 1, 2022

Planted by Nicole: rare, unique, unusual and collector’s plants

Garden Terrace has just got more beautiful now that Nicole Dykes has established her horticulture studio in Mawson Lakes and turned a dry footpath into an attractive streetscape with native plantings. Nicole is a horticulturist, which means she specialises in plants, garden design and interior plantscapes. Her studio Planted by Nicole is a large shop […]

September 1, 2022

Family Business Gold

Every September, Australia celebrates National Family Business Day – a day designed to recognise the invaluable contribution family businesses make to the Australian economy, community and culture. Family owned businesses represent approximately 70 percent of all Australian businesses and employ approximately 50 percent of the Australian workforce. House of Gold jewellers in Salisbury is a […]