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Looming bypass can’t dampen Christmas cottage chief’s spirits

The unique business has high hopes they’ll survive the big change

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23rd Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Tiaro Christmas Cottage owner Grant Wood said since opening business has been strong despite fears the pandemic might disrupt it. Picture: Lacee Froeschl

Six ways to support Whitsunday businesses this Christmas

From fish lids to organic skincare, there are plenty of stocking stuffers just a stone’s throw away.

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21st Dec. 2020 1:12 PM

Small business owners are encouraging Whitsunday residents to shop local this Christmas. Pictures: Laura Thomas/Supplied

Kmart stores to open until midnight across CQ

The late night shopping move is in place from today.

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18th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

CQ Kmart stores will be open until midnight. Pic: supplied.

ONE WEEK TO GO: Let our local shops save you this Christmas

IF YOU'VE left it a bit late to do your shopping, check out this huge list of deals and offers from 50+ Lismore CBD...

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16th Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

DALEYS DELIGHTS: At Daley's new store on Keen St owner Matthew Healy said the staff are delighted to offer a sensational range of homewares perfect for the festive season. Photo: Alison Paterson

IN PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Christmas celebrations

Families and friends sang along to Christmas carols and shopped the night away, supporting local suppliers.

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14th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Hundreds of people made their way out for the Christmas twilight markets and Carols Spectacular on the weekend.

Shop owner hopes locals support local this Christmas

A shop owner is hopeful Coast residents will walk through her doors this Christmas despite figures showing a massive jump...

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08th Dec. 2020 12:12 PM

Coast Store owner Emilia Johnston hopes shoppers will walk through her door despite a massive rise in online shopping.

The one thing shoppers are urged not to do this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shopping is ramping up, with shoppers being given a simple directive to help make the silly season less silly.

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07th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

Shoppers are being urged to avoid peak shopping times.

Christmas comes early with retail rush

Ipswich retailers say they’ve seen a change in the way people shop in the lead up to Christmas

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07th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

Retailers have given mixed responses when asked how the pandemic had impacted shopping in the lead-up to Christmas.

Last-minute Christmas shopping savings tips

The countdown is on for shoppers to fill their stockings, but there are things to watch out for so you don’t blow your...

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07th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

Laiyen Chow, 36, and friend Kate Wittison, 27, are both starting to organise their Christmas shopping and are watching what they spend this festive season. Picture: Richard Jupe.

Stingy thing Aussie shoppers are doing this Christmas

Women are set to be more generous than men at Christmas but shoppers will be keeping their purse strings tight, as...

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06th Dec. 2020 6:12 AM

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