CENTRAL News Bunbury has been named Retail Newsagent of the Year by the WA branch of the Australian Newsagents’ Federation.
The newsagency is run by Ian and Suzanne Cross and won against eight other finalists for the state-wide award.
“Winning was a surprise but I am proud of our efforts,” Mr Cross said.
Nominated by industry suppliers the Bunbury business was also awarded the New Technolo-gies awards.
“The technology prize recognises the advances we are making in the online marketplace,” Mrs Cross said.
“We have a popular website where shoppers from all around Australia go to make purchases.”
The couple will travel to Sydney is October as the WA finalist for the national award in both categories.
To celebrate their success they will be holding a CBD celebration party to recognise the achievements of small businesses in Bunbury.
Residents are invited to the CBD for a free sausage sizzle and a chance to win prizes from local businesses.
