Fresh chapter for bookshop

Deidre Reid is ready to take ownership of Collins Booksellers from Donata Carrazza. Picture: Paula Mastrippolito
Lochlainn Heley

Lochlainn Heley DEIDRE Reid is the new owner of Mildura’s Collins Booksellers, taking on the role as the latest caretaker of the historic store. Since 2020, the literary hub has been owned by Donata Carrazza, who helped the business endure the pandemic’s lingering sting. Ms Carrazza said she was excited to pass the torch to […]

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