00:00It's a sign this town is all about ice cream, but that's set to change for Laura as Golden
00:07North moves to Murray Bridge, a decision that's making locals nervous and worried.
00:13The whole town revolves around it.
00:16Frank's business revolves around the brand. Having to pivot will be a challenge.
00:21People come here to Laura to have a Golden North ice cream because it's a home of Golden North.
00:25Laura's Mayor says the town is losing part of its identity.
00:28They are the furniture in the corner of our town. They have been here forever.
00:34Golden North insists moving was its only option.
00:37It's only getting harder to be located so far away from where all of our ingredients come from.
00:42But having worked at the factory for 18 years, Rick Willis's feelings are mixed.
00:47It's going to be a great opportunity to see a business, have an opportunity to grow, expand and flourish.
00:53It's just unfortunate that it's not here in Laura.
00:55I hope we can keep Laura as a vibrant town and we'll do our damnedest to make that happen.
01:02But one town's loss is another's gain.
01:05We're very excited that Golden North has chosen Murray Bridge to set up.
01:10We think this is a justification to the dairy industry continuing in our community.
01:15The state government is providing a million dollars to support Laura to build new business in the town.
01:21It's also offering career transition and mental health service support and a job and skills hub.
01:27The SA government is also supporting Golden North's relocation and helping it expand its operations.
01:33But it won't reveal that amount, saying it's commercial in confidence.
01:36But it won't reveal that amount, saying it's commercial in confidence.
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