Community ownership: Melina Morrison on ABC Radio

07 August 2020

In March 2021, Cootamundra Country Target is set to close. Community members have discussed the importance of having a ‘Target-like’ store in the town. In response to this, the community is exploring the option of setting up a community co-operative.

ABC Radio presenter Sally Bryant interviews BCCM CEO Melina Morrison about whether community ownership of retail businesses could be one solution to regional communities left without shopping facilities.

6 August 2020, ABC FM Riverina (Wagga Wagga)

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