We love shining a spotlight on our members and the moments that bring the independent retail community together.
From local milestones to industry gatherings, these stories celebrate the people and businesses at the heart of our sector.
Past Industry Events

Out and About: celebrating Members
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of events, providing valuable opportunities to connect with retailers, suppliers, and industry leaders. Mikaela McKenzie and Martin Stirling attended the IGA QNN

Celebrating Excellence at the IGA 2025 Queensland & Northern NSW Awards
Congratulations to all the winners at the IGA 2025 Queensland & Northern NSW Awards of Excellence held this week! It was a fantastic night celebrating the outstanding performance and dedication

ACT: Member visits and advocacy in action
Karabar Superbarn store owner Chris Haridemos (R), with Martin Stirling, MGAIBA Director of Legal Services.ALM Distribution Centre Connecting with members and discussing key industry insights MGAIBA’s recent visit to the

IGA VIC Village Meeting: Advocacy and Insights for Retailers
MGAIBA was recently invited to attend and speak at the IGA VIC Village Meeting held on 10th – 11th October at Crown Promenade. This event, which brought together IGA retailers,