Best’s Wines Great Western has survived the depression, fires and an insect crisis that once destroyed half of France’s vineyards.
Profiles
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Carolyn Coffey and Sean Kelly purchased the pub as a quiet getaway and semi-retirement.
Pub Chat
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“I just started kissing Nick and forgot we were on camera”.
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Alana Catherine Smith has spent a decade crafting unique rings, necklaces and earrings inspired by architecture and contrast.
The sudden closure was announced by the landlord of the building this week, but workers claim repair requests have been ignored for years.
Business
Older Australians can be "voiceless" in emergency rooms and workplaces, the Age Discrimination Commissioner told the Brolga.
An announcement from the federal government last week has outlined a way for Ballarat businesses to expand their use of renewable energy.
Businesses in Ararat and surrounds get the lowdown on how they can be part of the Western Renewables Link build.
Grampians
“He pulled out a $100 note and said, ‘Do you want a job?’”
The Turret Cafe co-owner faced a swift backlash after endorsing divisive content from conservative senator Alex Antic.
“It’s time to be proud to be a REGULATION Australian MALE,” said LeRoy Hand.
“Business owners are exhausted. They are being squeezed systemically”.
Campana’s has transitioned between supermarket, bottle shop and deli over the course of 50 years.
Local business owners weigh in.
