Coffs Coast Advocate

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

Why shopping local scents makes perfect sense

From Christmas in the Whitsundays to a relaxed night in, Manarlee has a scent for every occasion.

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05th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Owner of Manarlee Sarah Watson said the Christmas period was always an important time of the year for small business owners. Picture: Laura Thomas

Kindness is key for Whitsunday skincare brand

The vegan, all-Australian and earth-friendly products are poised to take over your self-care routine

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30th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

Riana Wronski launched Kind Complexions skincare in a bid to make the world of skincare a kinder place. Picture: Laura Thomas

From bean to brew, pick-me-up made easy

A Whitsunday businesswoman has combined two of life’s great treats just in time for the silly season.

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28th Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

Polly Muller launched Mr Bean five years ago and has been bringing cold brew coffee to the region ever since. Picture: Ashleigh Clarke

Technicolour journals tackle one of life’s big questions

A Whitsunday artist has called on art cynics, budding Picassos and stick figure pros to give her books a go.

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26th Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Sharon Dawn (Dewsbury) has launched a series of journals set to harness people's creativity to help them find happiness. Picture: Laura Thomas

FINTASTIC FASHION: Hats put region’s water critters on show

The new business was born out of the lockdown with hopes of bringing ocean lovers together.

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23rd Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Ashleigh Clarke launched a new business Pallion Point in the height of the pandemic. Picture: Laura Thomas

‘Embrace the wonk’: Turning clay into crafted masterpieces

A Strathdickie artist is encouraging residents to shop local this Christmas.

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19th Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

Haley Vogel from Pink Tank Studio and Haley J Ceramics is encouraging residents to shop local this Christmas. Picture: Laura Thomas

GET IN QUICK: How businesses show they’re town proud

WATCH: Be sure to shop local, with less than two weeks to go before this year’s Town Proud 2019 closes.

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19th Nov. 2019 4:11 PM

Swickers representative Samantha Allen drawing the Town Proud $500 third prize winner last year (PHOTO: Elaelah Harley)

Find out how you can win a $50 gift card

Customers who shop at 50 selected stores in the Gladstone region can enter the competition.

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11th Feb. 2019 4:02 PM

Local shoppers bring Wendy joy

Wendy's biggest accomplishment in life is her children.

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31st Jan. 2019 6:01 PM

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