Mount Gambier shifts to smaller shops as Commercial Street faces retail crisis
Rising costs and online shopping are hurting retail on Mount Gambier's Commercial Street, impacting the city’s 30,000 residents. Local chamber chair Samuel Taylor noted that large shop fronts are becoming unsustainable, prompting a shift toward smaller businesses. Despite challenges, some new shops, like Lollies & Scoops, are opening in a bid to revitalize.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 18:58 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC
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