An outback supermarket has opened a drive-by shopping service in response to coronavirus prevention measures.
Longreach grocers Lloyd and Rose Leggett have closed their Foodworks store to foot customers to protect staff from potential COVID-19 carriers.
Shoppers can now drive to the front door and have groceries loaded without getting out of their vehicle after ordering by telephone or Facebook.
"We've also had many people that are now wanting to stay home, or being asked to, because of their work situation," Ms Leggett said.
"This enables them to completely stay at home and know they're going to be fed and things are going to be OK as far as that goes."
Mrs Leggett believes it is the responsible thing to do.
"I actually listened to the Prime Minister speak," Ms Leggett said.
"With all the things that he's put in place, I think it's time that we all sort of step up and take control of our own actions.
"We've had a really wonderful response from so many people, offers to help with deliveries, which is really lovely," Ms Leggett said.
Time to make the change in daily routines
Locals have adjusted quickly and are eager to do their part to help "flatten the curve".
Shannon Lenton usually does a big weekly shop and tops up during the week and is grateful for drive-up access to groceries.
"It's a bit different but you've got to stay positive and you can still get the supplies you need," Ms Lenton said.
"I'd like to still be able to go in, but this still works"
Business as usual in remote communities
It might be a change for some in town, but isolation and "bush orders" are part of life for those in remote and regional Australia.
Joshua Gorringe is used to a bulk groceries pick-up and stopped to shop en route from Winton to Windorah.
"We go around the back normally [to pick up the groceries] so it's not too much different for us," Mr Gorringe said.
"It's good that they've made it available for the public, so you can just phone in your order or on Facebook.
"All your shopping's done, it will take all of the hard work out of shopping for you."
