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Episode: Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age
Description: For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increased competition and economic pressures.
The small South Australian timber town of Mount Burr is located in the heart of plantation forests. And if you want takeaway or food supplies, the only place available is the general store.
The American menu devised by owner George Copelin when he moved to Mount Burr from the United States is what customers come here for. Copelin and his wife Rosie enjoy their work but they say business is getting harder because...