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Call for disbanding of the Alcohol Advertising Review Board

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The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has called for the disbandment of the Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB). Close to four months after the AARB was established as an “independent...

Auditor-General slams Victoria’s liquor law strategy, but WA alcohol initiatives set pace

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The state of Victoria’s Auditor-General Dr Peter Frost has jolted the Victorian government with the revelation of shocking statistics regarding alcohol-related harm in Victoria. According to Dr Frost’s...

WA organic farmer lodges claim against GM farmer in landmark case

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An organic farmer is seeking to recover loss and damage allegedly caused by a genetically modified (GM) canola farmer neighbour. Steve Marsh, an organic farmer from Kojonup, Western Australia, says his...

Chinese style dried pork sausages recalled over undeclared soy content

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Western Australian import company Wing Chun Company is recalling batches of their Chinese style dried pork sausages sold in New South Wales and interstate because the product contains soy without the required...

WA’s Harvey Fresh acquires fruit juice producer in push to both Australian east coast and Asian markets

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Harvey Fresh, a leading manufacturer in Western Australia of dairy products, fruit juices and wine, has announced its acquisition of juice processor Nugan Quality Foods. Harvey Fresh says the move will...

WA grown oysters off the Christmas menu

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ABC news service has reported that Western Australian grown oysters “will be off the menu this Christmas due to a harmful bacteria”. WA’s only aquaculture oyster producer is Ocean Foods International...

WA Government offer free iApp for Shoppers

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A free smartphone app, developed by the Western Australian State government agency Consumer Protection and called iShopWA, is now available for shoppers in the State of Western Australia to easily access...

Western Australia’s honey production hit by drought conditions

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Honey production in Western Australia is down more than half this year, compared with last year, after honeybees were affected by recent drought conditions. The University of Western Australia’s Professor...

Kiss Kiss Pastizzi products recalled over undeclared soy content

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Kiss Kiss Food Products Pty Ltd has recalled all varieties of Kiss Kiss Pastizzi baked goods from independent supermarkets in Western Australia due to undeclared soy. According to Food Standards Australia...

Pasta niche markets to be fostered by Australian high-protein wheat research

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Australian researchers are hoping to produce new wheat varieties that contain higher levels of protein and extra ‘functionality’, without requiring additional fertiliser. They say their research will...