Kalbarri small business owners confront tough challenges amid tourism downturn
Kalbarri small business owners face significant challenges amid service cuts and a tourism downturn. The closure of the town's GP clinic and loss of 110 jobs from the garnet mine have heightened concerns. However, newcomers like Scott and Birgit McKillop remain optimistic, highlighting the community's appeal despite the difficulties in operating a business there.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 18:10 UTC
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