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A long-awaited Tuscany dream comes into fruition

A long-awaited Tuscany dream comes into fruition

July 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Business owner of Tuscany Cafe, Sergio Lollini always dreamed of opening a coffee shop, so when a space in Queen Victoria Market became available he did not even hesitate to make it his.

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Farm to mug: Healthy tea revolutionised

June 22nd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Since purchasing a Bunyip farm in 1999, husband and wife Deva and Lily Wijeyewardene have been making the most of the farm that was previously used to grow herbal teas.

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Designs worthy of turning a hobby into a full-time gig

May 26th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

While always intrigued by at-home craft projects and activities, Tash Macleod’s typical day was spent working in the hospitality industry up until last year.

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A true “gift of love” for the planet arrives at QVM

April 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

For the best part of the past eight years, Ben Armstrong has been on a journey of implementing changes in his life to ensure he makes a positive impact in the fight against climate change.

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Keeping the baked goods in the family

March 23rd, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

With Easter creeping up, the smell of hot cross buns is already wafting through the air at Queen Victoria Market thanks to Lawrence Lathouras’ stall Andrew’s Bread Shop.

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Ensuring the freshest “weird and wonderful” produce is at your doorstep

February 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Coming from different career fields, husband-and-wife duo Gary and Janine Hunt took on The Chicken Pantry with one thing in mind – they knew what it felt like to be market shoppers and the kind of businesses they would want to shop from.

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New heights, Turkish delights: Family business thrives at QVM

January 27th, 2022 - Spencer Fowler Steen

For Furkan Baydar, co-owner of Lunara Delights, running a Turkish delight business is a family tradition three-generations in the making.

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The best bratwursts in Australia

November 24th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

If you’re looking for the best bratwursts in Australia, look no further than Bratwurst Shop & Co at Queen Victoria Market (QVM).

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One family’s dedication to packaging freshness

October 27th, 2021 - CBD News

For John Tripodi, the QV Nut Co is not just any stall at the Queen Victoria Market. It has been in his family for years and holds a special place in his heart. 

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Generational cooking filling the market with flavours from Turkey

September 23rd, 2021 - CBD News

For Nancy Turan, owning the Borek Shop within the Queen Victoria Market isn’t just a job, it is a way to bring memories from home into the city where she now lives. 

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