03 September 2026
Alcohol levy idea gathers momentum
It appears that the suggestion that a small levy should be added to alcohol prices has garnered some community support. Galaxy Research conducted a survey of 1000 Australians for the Government-funded publication Substance with more than half indicating they support the idea. The proceeds from the levy, suggested to be about five or ten cents by the Australian National Council on Drugs, would be used to finance further alcohol education campaigns and provide greater support services.
Woolworths posts strong sales growth to start FY18
Woolworths has announced a comparable food sales growth of 4.9 per cent in the first three months of...
Sugar tax will not punish disadvantaged Australians says Deakin research
Disadvantaged groups would not be unfairly punished if a sugar tax was applied to drinks sold in Aus...
Fast-food inventor is on a wild ride, join the journey
A LINE of food industry players is forming at the door of Melbourne man Crag Carrick, inventor of Au...
Countdown officially on for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Over 170,000 blooms are set to take centre stage across Toowoomba’s parks and public spaces during ...
Guzman y Gomez Introduces the $3 Taco
Over the last few weeks, Australia’s
favourite Mexican, Guzman y Gomez (GYG), has been working hard...
Amazon entry overplayed says IBISWorld
AmazonFresh’s entry into Australia has been “overplayed” says market research firm, IBISWorld.
New FIAL competiveness plan announced at AIFST Convention
Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Craig Laundy, has announced the launch of F...
A2 Milk Company strikes liquid gold, almost triples annual profit
The A2 Milk Company has nearly tripled its net profit after tax for its 2017 financial year thanks t...