For the final episode of Season 2, we're celebrating a Wangaratta favourite, Edgars Books & News. Kylie chats with Liz, Tim, and Bernie Long about stepping into a business with decades of history and keeping its community spirit alive. You'll also hear from Rachel Hogan and Belinda Harrison, two of the friendly faces behind the counter, as they share what makes Edgars such a special place to work.

A fitting, community-centred close to the season.

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In this episode, Kylie we chats with Tim Oliver from NE Tracks LLEN, an organisation helping young people across the North East explore career pathways, connect with local opportunities, and build skills for the future. Tim shares how NE Tracks LLEN partners with schools, businesses, and the wider community to create real opportunities for young people — and why investing in their success is vital for the future of our region.

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Jess O'Sullivan, owner of Skinsational Cosmetic Nursing, knows firsthand just how supportive the Wangaratta business community can be. From referrals and collaborations to encouragement and friendship, Jess shares what it's like to grow a business in a town where businesses genuinely back one another. She talks about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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Neil Barassi from Regional Psychology talks to Kylie about running his psychology buiness, and how getting involved — really showing up for your community — can have a powerful ripple effect, both personally and professionally. He talks about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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In honour of Seniors Week, this episode shines a light on something close to the heart of Wangaratta — social connection. Kylie chats with Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program about why staying connected matters for our mental and physical wellbeing as we age, and the many ways older adults in our community can build and maintain meaningful connections.

References mentioned include:

Establishing and Maintaining Social Connectivity: An understanding of the lived experiences of older adults residing in regional and rural communities

The Mental Health Continuum: From languishing to flourishing in life

This episode features Henry Offord and Sheree Lette from BFT Wangaratta. They share their journey of bringing group strength training sessions to town, the challenges and rewards of running a local gym, and why building strong connections goes hand-in-hand with building strength. They talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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Set against the backdrop of the beautiful King Valley at the foothills of the Victorian High Country is Whitfield, which is where you'll find the award winning Valley View Caravan Park.

Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Sue and John Remman, these two tree-changers arrived in the valley around 10 years ago, and haven't looked back.

Sue joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Whitfield from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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The Foot Centre in Wangaratta provides a holistic approach to podiatry, and they pride themselves on providing professional and compassionate care tailored for each patient. But apart from taking care of our feet, they, like many local businesses, also play an important role in supporting our community. Director, Alison Fitzgerald, joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges and benefits, and to the future.

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