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Food waste takes billions off the table

Australians throw away more than $36 billion worth of food each year, with 70 percent of it still edible. The issue of food wastage is being highlighted as a two-day

Budget-conscious shoppers ditching brands

Queenslanders led the nation last year in switching to generic-name products to combat the cost-of-living crisis. In a recent survey, more than 53 percent of shoppers

Air fryers inflate their kitchen status

The most recent kitchen must-have has stepped it up a gear, with air fryers now the king of multi-tasking, according to experts. Consumer advocacy group CHOICE tested a

Queenslanders lift online spend by 5 percent

Queenslanders love to shop online, with new data showing e-commerce grew more here than any other mainland state last quarter. The latest Australia Post report on the

Bleak forecast for hospitality businesses

Almost 10 percent of Australian hospitality businesses are predicted to fail over the next year, based on the latest credit data. CreditorWatch’s June Business Risk

Wine exports pour back into China

Wine exports to China have rebounded, with figures back to levels reached at the peak of the trade in 2019. China imposed tariffs on Australian wines in 2020 amidst

Gold Coast demand prompts new parcel centre

The Gold Coast is home to a new multi-million parcel sorting warehouse, as Australia Post recognises the Queensland city as its biggest market outside state

Small business advice in more than 100 languages

Migrant-managed small businesses have easier access to support with a key website now available in more than 100 languages. The Australian Small Business and Family

United States on board with Aussie lamb

Australian lamb producers are filling a gap in the charcuterie boards of the United States. Lamb pastrami, made with Australian lamb, is now being sold in 73 Costco

August opening date for Queen’s Wharf

The first phase of the Queen’s Wharf entertainment precinct, on the banks of the Brisbane River, will open in August. Star Entertainment Group announced on the

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