Ainslie IGA has always been about family and community as Xyrakis family celebrates 60 years

Karen Hardy
Updated May 15 2023 - 2:56pm, first published 12:30pm
Irene Mihailakis, Manuel Xyrakis and Yvonne Dourdoulakis outside the Ainslie IGA. Picture by Gary Ramage
Irene Mihailakis, Manuel Xyrakis and Yvonne Dourdoulakis outside the Ainslie IGA. Picture by Gary Ramage

When Manuel Xyrakis was just eight years old, he asked for a toy cash register for Christmas. His parents, Nick and Alice, obliged and allowed him to set it up at the lolly counter on Christmas Day at the front of their Ainslie store and told him he could keep any money he made that day.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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