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Celebrate and shop locally in Latrobe CIty as part of Main Streets of Australia Week from 16 to 22 May 2022

Latrobe City Council is celebrating Main Streets of Australia Week from 16 - 22 May, encouraging the community to support small businesses by shopping local.

By news@gippsland - 12th May 2022 - Back to News

Main Streets of Australia is a national campaign that shines a light on the significant contribution that small businesses have on the fabric of their communities. As part of the Main Streets of Australia Week celebrations in Latrobe City, council is giving the community the chance to share in $2,000 worth of Latrobe City Gift cards.

From May 16 - May 22 Latrobe City Council will be running a local radio broadcast campaign, along with newspaper and social media awareness

Support for the community

To enter, all you need to do is make a purchase of any amount at participating businesses across Latrobe City and fill out the entry form on the council website. Mayor of Latrobe City Cr Kellie O'Callaghan said, "Main Streets of Australia Week is an important reminder to us all to support businesses in our own backyard. Even before the impacts of COVID, our local businesses have faced competition from online shopping and larger retailers."

"Businesses within our main streets and town centres make an enormous contribution to both the community and the nation as a whole. It is for this reason we need to ensure the success and survival of these precincts across Latrobe City."

"These businesses are the lifeblood of our community, collectively providing a huge number of jobs, especially to those that rely on local or flexible work, supporting local sporting groups and schools as well as building connections and providing safe spaces." Mayor O'Callaghan said.