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From $1000 Saturdays to $27: Islington traders fear life after Slingtown

The vintage shop co-owner said takings fell to $27 as traders warned the cafe closure is sending customers elsewhere and hurting Islington's retail strip.

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Islington vintage shop co-owner Liesel Rickarby saw takings plummet after Slingtown cafe closed. Understand how one closure impacts a suburb's soul.

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From $1000 Saturdays to $27: Islington traders fear life after Slingtown

Islington vintage shop co-owner Liesel Rickarby saw takings plummet after Slingtown cafe closed. Understand how one closure impacts a suburb's soul.

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Newcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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