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GIVING BACK TO EVERYDAY AUSSIES

FIVE LOCAL BUSINESSES SHARE THEIR INCREDIBLE STORIES

Hardworking Australians have had it tough this year. Lockdowns, restrictions and border closures have had a deep impact on everyone.

But it’s been particularly difficult for small business owners. Cafes were forced to pivot to takeaway and tourism was at the brink of closure.

New Idea readers generously nominated their favourite local businesses and five lucky winners will receive a $1000 cash prize to help them get back on their feet.

‘KAREN DESERVES THIS BOOST’

Before COVID, Cafe Cibo Bar was a bustling venue in Cranbourne West, Vic where Jill Cooke got her coffee every day and enjoyed lunches with her friends.

“They made such an effort with trivia nights

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