Changed hands

One of Ettalong's oldest businesses has changed hands after several years of trading under one manager.

Ettalong Pet and Garden Supplies has recently been taken over by Paul and Bronwyn Murphy.

In the short time that they have been there, Paul and Bronwyn have made several improvements to the shop with the addition of 13 new fish tanks, new products and new live stock.

They are also planning to place ponds, water features and cubby houses on display in their outside area.

Bronwyn had a bird shop in Sydney and has managed pet shops on the Central Coast.

The couple have three children between the ages of two and six years.

"One of the surprises has been the amount of money that locals spend on buying seed for local wildlife, particularly ducks," Mr Murphy said.

A popular feature of the shop is their 55-year-old sulphur crested cockatoo, "Cuddles", that walks around the shop at will.

Cec Bucello, December 9