13/09/2026
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WAGIN COMMUNITY
After careful consideration, Palace Hotel Wagin has formally set out our position regarding the proposed Cellarbrations liquor store within Wagin Co-op / FoodWorks.
We want to be clear: this is not an attack on FoodWorks, the Co-op, its staff or its shareholders. We want Wagin to have a strong local supermarket, and we want local businesses to continue succeeding.
We also acknowledge openly that another takeaway liquor outlet would create additional competition for our business. We are prepared to compete, improve and continue earning the support of our customers.
But we believe there is a broader question that deserves to be considered by our community:
Does Wagin genuinely need another dedicated takeaway liquor outlet?
Our concerns include the increased availability of takeaway alcohol, its integration into everyday grocery shopping, the proposed trading hours, and the longer-term sustainability of businesses, employment, services and investment within a small regional community.
We have explained our position fully in the attached Open Letter and encourage our community to read it before forming their own view.
This should not become Palace versus FoodWorks.
We simply believe this proposal deserves careful, factual and respectful consideration.
Read our full Open Letter here:
Link:https://irp.cdn-website.com/4bb70a07/files/uploaded/Palace_Hotel_Wagin_Open_Letter+%281%29.pdf
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