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Monday 6:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 6:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 6:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 6:30am - 5:30pm

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Welcome to our cozy corner where Gifts, cards, magazines, Lotto and meet delightful Cafe vibes�

17/08/2026

❤️ Andrew & Prue — Living Life Their Way

Meet Andrew and Prue, a Lovely Couple from Norwood.

Andrew previously worked at UTAS, QVMAG and the Library. After retiring early, they are now Enjoying Life at their Own pace—Travelling, Spending time together and relaxing over a Good Coffee☕❤️They recently enjoyed a wonderful week-long Holiday on the Gold Coast.

Andrew and Prue Love Visiting Our Little Shop. They Enjoy wandering around the newsagency and always find Something interesting. They say, There’s always so much to Look at it😊🎁

Their message to Everyone is Simple:

💛 Retire early if you Can, and Live Life to the Fullest. Smile and Be Happy 🫰

For Andrew and Prue, Life is about enjoying the Little Moments and having a Good time—all the time❤️😊

Behind Every Smile… there’s a Story Waiting to be told💛

16/08/2026

🫰☕ 🎁 Bridging the Distance, One Story at a Time ❤️🫰

We recently received a Beautiful message from Jeanette, who lives in Hobart but will always be a Launceston girl at Heart💛

She Loves reading Our Posts because they help her Feel Connected to Home. She even recognised an Old Friend in our “Sexy Seniors” post—Someone she was a bridesmaid for many Years ago!❤️

This is why we share these Stories. Every post might Brighten Someone’s Day, Bring back a Special memory, reconnect Friends or Simply make Someone Smile.
Our Little Shop is about more than Coffee, Lotto and Gifts—it’s about Real people, Real Stories and Real Connections.

We can’t wait to welcome Jeanette for Coffee or Lunch when she next visits Launceston☕❤️
Wishing everyone a beautiful Sunday! Spend time with Family, Friends and Loved ones. Treasure the Little Moments and make Beautiful memories together❤️😊

15/08/2026

❤️Meet Our SSS—Saturday Sexy Seniors💛

Every Saturday morning, this Wonderful Group of Friends meets at Our Little Shop. They Enjoy a Coffee, browse around the Newsagency, Pick up their regular Lotto tickets and catch up on all the Latest news. ☕🎁🍀
They’re Living Retirement to the Fullest—Keeping active, Spending time with Family and Friends, and making Special memories with their Grandchildren❤️
You’ll often find them Walking or doing Pilates together, while one of them also Loves riding her Bike! 🚶‍♀️🧘‍♀️🚴‍♀️

They also shared some Beautiful words about our Lovely Tahlia, praising her Hard work, Friendly Smile and the delicious Coffee she makes for them every Week❤️☕

Their Simple message for Everyone is:

💛 Kindness matters most
😊 Don’t worry—be Happy🫰🫰
😊 Happiness is already within you—don’t Spend Your Life Chasing It.
❤️ Connect with One another, and Happiness will Find its way Into your Heart

Our Saturday mornings are always brighter when the “Sexy Seniors” are here 🫶😂❤️

Behind Every Smile… there’s a Story Waiting to be told💛

14/08/2026

😂 GOOD MORNING—WE’RE OPEN! ❤️

🤣Sorry for the little inconvenience this morning! Bossman slept in… 💤😭

First, he said he thought GoldEee was Opening the Store 👑

Then he blamed the Printing man for keeping him up Late Organising the new aprons 😂

Bossman’s excuses keep growing by the Minute🤣
Luckily, Tracey saved the day and opened the store for our lovely customers! 🙌❤️

If you see Bossman today, make sure you name and shame him! 😂😂
🫰🫰We’re now open as Usual😊

13/08/2026

❤️ Mother & Daughter —Time Together Matters

Twice a week, this Mum and Daughter Catch Up Over a Coffee.
They said they Love Our Little Shop and Enjoy Our Coffee. They also Love browsing Our wide range of Gifts and Cards—there’s always Plenty to Look at—and they’re Loving the clothing we’ve recently added. They pick up their regular tickets and Simply Enjoy Spending Time Together ☕🎁👗😊

Both moved from different parts of Australia to make Tasmania their Home, and they truly Love it here. No matter where Life takes them, Family always comes first.

The Daughter Loves to Dance, and Her Mum Loves Gardening💃🌷 They have different Hobbies, but their time together is what Matters Most🫰💛

Their message to everyone is simple:

💛 Wherever You Go and whatever You do, Always be Kind. You never know what someone else is Going through. Life gets Busy, but a Coffee, a Chat, and time with Loved Ones means Everything❤️

At Newstead News and Café, we’ve always Believed that a Local Business is about more than what we Sell—it’s about creating a warm place where people can connect, Feel welcome and Enjoy Life’s Little moments together
Behind every smile… there’s a story waiting to be told💛

12/08/2026

❤️ Meet the Group Dancing Their Way to 100! 💃🕺

Meet this Wonderful Line-Dancing Group! 💃🕺The Line Dancing is Organised by the Launceston Learning Centre for Seniors and held at the RAOB Club in Newstead. That’s where these Beautiful People met Coming Together to Dance, make new Friends and Share Plenty of Smiles and Laughter❤️

For the past two years, they’ve been visiting us Every Wednesday afternoon after Line Dancing—Enjoying Coffee, Picking up their regular Lotto and browsing our Wide range of Gifts☕🔥🎁They love visiting our Little Shop and Laughed as they told us, There’s always So much to Look at—and Requested us Please don’t Close the Café at 2 o’clock 🕑 😂❤️

When we asked them about Line Dancing, they Laughed and said It’s a Vigorous Workout—but it’s Fun, and You get to meet People!😂

Their message to Everyone:

😄If you want to Live to be 100, take up Line Dancing.💃 🕺

Keep moving, Share Plenty of Laughs and Enjoy the Beautiful Moments with the People around You🫰Perhaps that’s the Secret to a Long and Happy Life 💛

❤️ Behind every smile… there’s a story waiting to be told 💛

11/08/2026

✂️ MEET CHLOE — YOUR NEW LOCAL HAIRDRESSER! ❤️

The wait is over—Chloe’s Beautiful New Hair Salon, Ivy Muse Studio, is officially Open Today🎉

You’ll find her just across the road from us at 6 David Street, Newstead 📍
We’re so excited to Welcome another Lovely Local Business to our neighbourhood. Chloe, we wish you every success and all the Very Best on this exciting New Journey! 💇‍♀️✨

Ready for a fresh new look? Book your appointment here:

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🔗 https://www.ivymusestudio.com/coming-soon

Contact : 📞 0466 284 311
Address : 6 David St, Newstead 📍

Let’s show Chloe some Local Love and Support! ❤️

10/08/2026

❤️ Gail & Juliee’s Story — Hope. Strength. Friendship

Five years ago, Gail and Juliee met while receiving Cancer treatment. During one of life’s hardest moments, they found Comfort and Strength in Each Other—and a Beautiful Friendship Began❤️
Today, they’re still Wonderful Friends, Sharing Coffee, Smiles and an appreciation for Life’s Simple Moments☕😊

Gail and Juliee say that after everything they’ve faced, Every Day Feels like a Bonus🤗

Their message is Simple:

✈️ Travel whenever you can
🌏 Make Beautiful Memories
💛 Treasure your Freedom and Enjoy Life

Their friendship Reminds us that Even during Life’s darkest moments, Someone Special can come along and make the Journey Feel a Little Lighter❤️

❤️ Behind every smile… there’s a story waiting to be told 💛

09/08/2026

😂 SUNDAY STORY — PRICKLE THORN & GOLDEE 👑

Meet Owen, better known as “Prickle Thorn” — a Nickname from his Football Days that’s Stuck ever Since🌵
When Owen spotted Goldee, he said,She looks nice… I can’t take my Eyes off her😂 Well, that was enough to get Goldee Smiling — She Loves a Compliment 👑🤣
Owen Is bit Cheeky 🥴💛
Before Leaving, Owen gave Goldee a Little touch for Luck… and Guess what? His Powerball syndicate won $24.16! 😂💰 He Reckons it’s his Biggest Win so far and it must be Goldee Magic! ✨

As he was Leaving, we asked Owen for one Little Message we could share with Everyone❤️
Keep Smiling, Enjoy Life and have a Bit of Fun along the way 🫶😊

Good on you, Prickle Thorn! And careful with those Lucky touches… Goldee might start charging Commission! 😂👑🍀

Have a great Sunday, all our lovely customers! ❤️😊Enjoy your day, and we’ll see you tomorrow! 👋☕️🎁 ❤️

#1800 858 858

Address

5 David Street Newstead
Launceston, TAS
7250

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	6:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	6:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	6:30am - 5:30pm

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