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A new, flamboyant burst of colour has been added to Macrossan Street.

Fun fused with fabulous, local business owner, Jessica Bannock, brings to life a
representation of her own quirky style at Bahnuk in Port Douglas.

What began as an online shop is now a bricks and mortar reality. And Along with an eye-catching wardrobe, Jess brought with her the tradition of
while customers will find divergent décor and fashion, there’s also a story entrepreneurial parents. For 15 years, her folks ran their home-based bakery
company, Sweety Pies and Babycakes (creators of the famed ‘Crunchie
of bravery and embracing individuality behind the counter.
BAHNUK During her uni gap year in 2002, Jess visited Port Douglas, before returning Munchie’ cake) where Jess and her siblings were expected to pitch in. They
instilled a valuable family message - love what you’re immersed in.
to Canada to complete a fashion business degree. But the fabric of our beaches
and rainforests were never far from her thoughts. In a classic case, Jessica Armed with a love of challenges and learning curves, Jessica took over her first
WORDS by Samantha C Ross PHOTOS by Alison George, Catseye Productions returned as a backpacker and never left. The coastal town offered a magical business, Platinum Property Services, and her approachable incandescence had
sense of community that she embraced. Port Douglas likewise paired perfectly word spreading fast. Platinum’s ethos, ‘Built by heart and fuelled by design’
with her work-hard, play-hard belief-system. swiftly appealed to a high-end clientele.
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