Firewood side hustle sparks multi-million-dollar business in four states
Peter Chauncy transformed a drought-stricken NSW livestock farm into a multi-million-dollar firewood business over four decades. The family operation now distributes approximately 1 million bags annually through 3,000 service stations across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Chauncy's distinctive yellow packaging became ubiquitous after he initially door-knocked Sydney suburbs selling firewood from fallen trees.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 20:59 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
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