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Debbie Dourrough
Absolute
Workwear

Hi Debbie, how long have you
been a Local?
I have lived in Tweed Heads for over
30 years, after moving from Brisbane.
What is the best thing that has ever
happened to you?
The best thing that ever happened
to me was when I was 17 years old
and working at Target Tweed Heads
I met the man of my dreams who I
ended up marrying. Also having my
two sons, Kurt and Freddie.
What was your proudest moment
personally?
Definitely finishing the City to Surf
in Sydney, both when I was 25 and
then again at 50. This was definitely
one of the highlights of my life.
What was your saddest moment?
Earlier this year, I slipped over
mowing our very steep lawn, under
duress as nobody would mow it
for me, and hurt my shoulder. The
children told me to “man up” and
that I would be ok, but after 3 days
I decided to have an Xray. To my
horror, they discovered my shoulder
was broken. The good thing is,
nobody has asked me to mow the
lawn since.

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What was the catalyst to a major
change in your life?
After owning a Spec Saver Franchise
in Burleigh for 10 years, I decided to
sell up. I wasn’t sure what I would
do, then an opportunity came up
to purchase Absolute Workwear in
Tweed Heads South Tweed.
What do you do when you aren’t
working?
I watch Rugby with my hubbie and
I run. I love to run. I also love to shop
or ride my bike
How do you recharge your batteries.
I run and run, no just kidding, I go
to the beach, or take a long walk.
generally just relax with Scott my
husband.
What do you feel the most guilty
about?
I feel guilty that I couldn’t attend
a lot of my boys events at school
when they were little due to work
commitments.
Who was the biggest influence in
your life?
My brother and his wife in Sydney.
They run a very successful business
and they taught me anything is
possible from a very young age.

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