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Renae Kunda operates Cape York Motorcycle Adventures in regional Cairns. Here are the struggles the business is facing during COVID-19.

Renae Kunda's business operates in a remote part of Australia, with her staff supervising groups of 17 on motorcycles.

"Hairdressing taught me so many things that ... have helped our business in its strength and sustainability," writes Cape York Motorcycle Adventures co-owner Renae Kunda.

"It has always seemed simple to me. This is our life, and it’s just what we do. That is until coronavirus knocked."