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Subscriber only Bundaberg is full of positive news and that is something to celebrate, which is why we are bringing you a weekly dose of good news stories from around the region. Here are just some of the things that happened recently that made us smile.
• Plenty of room in market for locally grown gourmet mushies Gourmet mushrooms have become a hit in Bundaberg and the surrounds, with a local grower turning a hobby into a new business venture. Mum-of-three Chantelle Johnson first started Gin Gin Mushrooms when her husband encouraged her to supply her locally grown products to the public.
Premium Content START-UP businesses are booming in Bundaberg, with plenty of unique, handmade and quirky concepts. Here are just some of the Bundy locals giving it a go after opening up a new business.
1. Stay Young Mother-of-two Geunyoung (Young) Muller, she has refused to let fear of failure get in the way of her dream, opening the doors to her beauty salon Stay Young less than four weeks ago. Working at other beauty salons in the past, the small business owner said she wanted to step out of her comfort zone and further test her skills and capability. Offering a selection of luxury packages, clients will feel pampered with relaxing facials, signature peels, therapeutic massages and exfoliation or rejuvenating body treatments.
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Subscriber only GOURMET mushrooms have become a hit in Bundaberg and the surrounds, with a local grower turning a hobby into a new business venture. Mum-of-three Chantelle Johnson first started Gin Gin Mushrooms when her husband encouraged her to supply her locally grown products to the public. I started growing gourmet mushrooms two years ago as it wasn t really something you could buy around here or in the supermarkets, Ms Johnson said. After doing some research I found so many recipes using all different types of mushrooms and I became fascinated with the process of how they grow.