“I think a lot of people have been quite conscious about supporting local business.
“Last year with all the fires people were really, really depressed whereas this year it seems like people are just really appreciative of the freedom we have here in Queensland.”
Noosa Holiday Accommodation Association chair Finola Thompson of the Coral Beach Noosa resort said Christmas bookings had stood up well despite a “huge amount of churn” forced by the greater Sydney travel restrictions.
“So far fingers crossed the bookings that we have had to cancel we’ve been able to sell them to Queenslanders,” Ms Thompson said.
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West Seattle Farmers’ Market can usually be found in The Junction every Sunday, rain or shine or snow or wind, even on holidays – but this year, the market’s decided to take a post-Christmas break. Market management explained to the
Junction Association, “We gathered feedback from vendors and decided to cancel [December 27th] so everyone can have a weekend of rest before the new year.” (The order-online-for-pickup service was already planning to take next Sunday off anyway.) The market will be back on Sunday, January 3rd, 10 am-2 pm as usual.
ONLINE GIFT-GUIDE SHOPPING TONIGHT: In place of Shop Late Thursdays, West Seattle Junction merchants are online again tonight with the season’s second and final live “gift guide” – a chance to spend local, from home, 5-8 pm tonight:
Gather your friends (online) for a fun shopping experience with your favorite merchants. The Junction video crew will be visiting local boutiques and shops to showcase some of the best gift ideas brought to you by the owners of the stores. It can’t get more personal or hometown West Seattle than that! You’ll be able to purchase the items that evening too. Your purchases will be wrapped and ready for either curbside-pick up or free delivery to your local West Seattle door. You’ll also have a chance to win gift cards to each of the businesses! Tune in to see how on Instagram LIVE and Facebook LIVE.