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Gideon's cafe has survived for nine decades. Now, rising costs threaten its future

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A slice of history that has prospered for 90 years in one of Australia’s iconic tourist streets now faces an uncertain future. With one in 11 businesses facing collapse in the coming year, Monarch Cakes is among those battling Australia's cost of living crisis.
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