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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Gabrielle Chan

Shopping around for the best deal on groceries is good advice for most Australians – except if you live in the bush

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‘There is only one supermarket in my town of 2,000 people … and it happens to be an IGA.’ Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Here is my weekly conundrum. There is only one supermarket in my town of 2,000 people. We really need that supermarket and it happens to be an IGA. But the prices can be cheaper in bigger towns at least 45 minutes away.

What does the conscientious local citizen do in a cost-of-living crisis?

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