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Aussie Holiday Stays, the Western Australian holiday booking platform that started as WA HomeStay, has shut down after eight years — a bold dream to create a fairer, locally focused alternative to big booking sites died amid the crushing costs of scaling nationally. Founder Amanda Walker, once hailed as one of WA’s top young entrepreneurs, aimed to keep tourism dollars local and empower property owners with just a 5% fee — but integrating with countless property management systems drained funds. Though beloved by the community for its community-first ethos, the company couldn’t sustain the technical and financial burden of expansion, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and integrity.

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