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Garry Rankin, Bella Pizza & Gelato Bar, Nowra, NSW

30th May 2023

Meet Garry, the small business owner of Bella Pizza & Gelato Bar, a fast food restaurant in Nowra, NSW. Garry's biggest success is to be able to serve a delicious range of pizzas, pasta, garlic bread, salads, drinks, and gelato to his my customers with a good ambiance and a clean seating arrangement.

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Maria, The Fat Section, Wollongong, NSW

17th May 2023

When we last chatted with Maria in April 2022, she had recently launched her business in 22nd February 2022. Being a plus-sized woman herself, Maria was eager to bring a positive change in the clothing and accessories industry by making pre-loved fashion available for curvy women. The inspiration behind Maria’s business idea was that plus-sized women have very limited options when it comes to the latest fashion, clothing, or accessories.

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Melissa, Yaye, Darwin, NT

4th April 2023

Today we introduce you to Melissa, a Warumangu and Lurutja (Central Australia) woman and owner of Yaye. Yaye (pronounced Yah Yah) means big sister in Arrerente and is a luxury bath, body and beauty range (body wash, scrubs, butter, bath crystals).

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Ana, Anay Crystals, Melbourne, VIC

3rd April 2023

Anay Crystals has been operating since September 2020 when Ana lost her job during the pandemic and decided to establish a business that she was passionate about. As a qualified Gemmologist, Ana has carved a niche in the jewellery and crystal industry by providing gem education and quality products to her customers.

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Ian, Ian’s Mowing, (Lake Cargelligo) Far West NSW

22nd March 2023

Ian’s mowing is now in its 8th year after establishing in 2015. Ian works 361 days a year, servicing the area and surrounding communities, sometimes taking a 70km round trip to ensure each of his clients receive the best lawnmowing service.

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Jillian, Jill’s Services, Paraburdoo, WA

28th February 2023

After moving to Paraburdoo in Western Australia 18 months ago, Jillian has built up a large portfolio of clients for her cleaning business thanks to her high cleaning standards. As the number one cleaner in her community, Jillian hopes to inspire other Indigenous people to build something similar for themselves.  

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