FESTIVAL TO BRING BUSINESSES BACK TO LIFE
FROM food trucks to concerts, art shows and street markets, town centres are doing everything they can to tempt people back.
Virginia Cheong, owner of Cafe de Vie at Homebush in Sydeny, said her business was still reeling from the Omicron outbreak and was also facing increased costs.
“Covid has been a really difficult time, but we’re still feeling the aftereffects,” she said.
“The supply chain isn’t stable, prices have gone through the roof and we have to pass that cost on. A lot of customers aren’t accepting of that cost increase and sometimes it feels like we might as well shut down.”
In response, the local council is putting on a street festival that will run over six consecutive weekends from March 11.
It’s hoped performers, kids’ activities, street markets and drone shows will help the recovery.
Parramatta is also set to transform when its autumn event series kicks off on March 17. Over five weeks, Parramatta will feature concerts, kids’ activities, food stalls and art.