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Subscriber only Gatton could have been left with an empty building, but today, K Hub opened its doors to the Lockyer Valley community. Greeting customer as they entered the revamped former Target store was store manager Danny Doust, who was the store manager when Target Gatton opened 16 years ago. All 13 former Target employees transitioned across to Gatton s K Hub, in what has been described as an exciting time for Lockyer Valley residents. Excited customers begin to line up for the Gatton K Hub opening on Thursday, February 25, 2021. PHOTO: Ali Kuchel I am really glad all of my team transferred over and we are in the processing of hiring new team members from the local community, Mr Doust said.
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Lockyer shoppers strapped for time will have the ability to use Coles’ rapid click-and-collect, launched this week.
Gatton Coles is one of the first Coles supermarkets in Australia to launch the 90-minute click and collect option for $5.
The new shopping experience includes items not usually offered with home delivery and click and collect services, such as hot chickens.
Shoppers will be able to pick up their groceries from 2.30pm and 5pm Monday to Sunday when using the rapid collection.
Coles Gatton regional manager Tracey Phillips said the rapid service was a convenient solution for local shoppers who didn’t have time to complete a full shop in-store.
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Subscriber only A national explosives manufacturer with a site in Helidon is looking to employ more Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs locals as demand from Australian miners grows. Dyno Nobel s Helidon site in southeast Queensland is again expanding to increase electronic detonator production. A spokeswoman for the company said employee numbers had grown since an expansion in 2019, and with demand continuing, the Helidon team want to strengthen its diverse and inclusive workforce. As a complement to its traditional recruitment strategies, Helidon is embracing new employee attraction channels that target local talent from diverse backgrounds who may not have previously been reached, the spokeswoman said.
GATTON BAKEHOUSE Long Tran, the owner of the new Gatton Bakehouse, in the Gatton Square, with his famous Vietnamese roll. Photo: Ali Kuchel Gatton s newest bakery has been inundated with support in its first months, leaving owner Long Tran almost lost for words. Mr Tran and his wife Van, opened the Gatton Bakehouse in November, in the Gatton Square plaza. Having worked as a patisserie baker and head chef, Mr Tran decided to open in Gatton after getting a warm welcome from the community. He spent three months renovating the space in what he described as a big project . His specialty is the Vietnamese bread roll, which takes more time and patience to create.
GATTON BAKEHOUSE Long Tran, the owner of the new Gatton Bakehouse, in the Gatton Square, with his famous Vietnamese roll. Photo: Ali Kuchel Gatton s newest bakery has been inundated with support in its first months, leaving owner Long Tran almost lost for words. Mr Tran and his wife Van, opened the Gatton Bakehouse in November, in the Gatton Square plaza. Having worked as a patisserie baker and head chef, Mr Tran decided to open in Gatton after getting a warm welcome from the community. He spent three months renovating the space in what he described as a big project . His specialty is the Vietnamese bread roll, which takes more time and patience to create.