There have been some changes occurring in Koondrook–Barham over the last six months or so, and I wonder how much of these changes have gone unnoticed. Modifications to basic infrastructure such as gutters and kerbside work, and the replacement of sewer lines have been a welcome change to the streets. However, a portion of local businesses have undertaken minor and major renovations as well, both internally and externally. The idea of investing back into their business is something many would consider crazy, given the year we just endured (and are still having, to some degree).

An idea was brought to my attention by IGA Barham’s Melanie Faul, that whil