When Logan Lalovaea was made redundant from his job last year he was determined to get back on his feet. A Samoan, whose family run a restaurant in Apia, he says he is a firm believer in the idea that if you think you can do something you have to go for it. "I decided to do a little bit of research and I found the Pacific Island population is growing fast in this area."

His idea was to open a Samoan takeaway in Melville's Bader St and since opening one month ago the locals haven't stopped streaming in.

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