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Australian International Spirits Awards winners revealed
The Shout
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July 11, 2025
The winners of this year’s Australian International Spirits Awards have been revealed this week, with Australian spirits dominating this year’s Trophy wins. The awards were established in 2015 as the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, organisers...
Paris is heading to Rome for the World Food Forum
Cobar Weekly
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July 11, 2025
As part of her Global Voices Policy Fellowship, Western Local Land Services’ Natural Capital Advisor for the region, Paris Capell, has recently been in Canberra preparing for her trip later this year to the World Food Forum in Rome. ▪ Photo...
Melbourne Royal Awards recognise top Australian spirits
Food & Drink Business
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After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, the Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ASDA) rebranded as the International Spirits Awards for 2025, opening up entries to international distilleries for the first time. South...
'Wednesday' Is Taking Over an Australian Island for One Spooky Winter Evening — and You Can Head Along
Concrete Playground
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July 11, 2025
If you've always had a fondness for the creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, the idea of spending an evening stepping into anything Addams Family-related probably sounds like a dream. Whether you first discovered pop culture's eeriest family via...
Police say search aircraft are best chance of finding German tourist lost in Australian Outback
The Messenger - Kentucky
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police believe search aircraft are their best chance of finding German tourist Carolina Wilga a day after her van was found abandoned in the Australian Outback, an officer said Friday. The last known sighting of the...
Police say aircraft are best chance of finding tourist lost in Australian Outback
ABC News - New York
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July 11, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Police believe search aircraft are their best chance of finding German tourist Carolina Wilga a day after her van was found abandoned in the Australian Outback, an officer said Friday. The last known sighting of the...
Former MasterChef Australia Julie Goodwin loses weight, hits back at fans for body comments
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
Julie Goodwin has issued a public statement asking people to stop commenting on her appearance, following intense speculation about her recent weight loss. The 54-year-old winner of 2009 MasterChef Australia took to Instagram to share a clear...
“A wine for the ages”: Tassie Pinot crowned Australia’s best
Winetitles Media
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July 11, 2025
Julian Langworthly led a team of 26 industry experts during judging. Image courtesy The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) Bream Creek Vineyard has made a spectacular sweep at the 2025 Royal Queensland...
‘Stop drinking in camp’: Aussie UFC ‘KO artist’ stuns with incredible transformation
Fox Sports
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Junior Tafa won’t say exactly how many Great Northerns he’s given up this fight camp. “Nah, not giving all my secrets away,” the Aussie fighter cackles. UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 | SUN 20 JULY 12PM AEST | One of the most iconic careers in MMA...
Why this restaurant is turning customers away from food delivery apps
Sky News Australia
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July 11, 2025
A restaurant has raised eyebrows for urging customers to use its own delivery service instead of other popular online ordering apps. Turkish restaurant Sultan Ahmet in Canada now places an anti-delivery service sticker on the front of all Uber...
Influencer Ruby Tuesday Matthews' fiancé Shannan Dodd pleads guilty to drink driving charge
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
Ruby Tuesday Matthews' fiancé Shannan Dodd pleaded guilty to mid-range drink driving and driving with an expired licence in Mullumbimby Local Court this week. Dodd, who shares daughter Holiday, two, with the influencer, is set to face sentencing...
WWF Australia announces Sam Mostyn as its new patron
Australian Leisure
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WWF Australia has announced Governor General of Australia, Sam Mostyn as its new patron. With her record of support for climate science, environment and caring for communities, the Governor-General has deep experience working with community...
From frozen ramen to Roman pizza and Korean tacos, Canberra’s food scene is heating up this winter (and even more Foodie News)
HerCanberra
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July 10, 2025
Posted on 11 July, 2025 The cold might have settled in, but our local food scene is on fire. From pizza royalty setting up shop to Ikigai’s frozen ramen revolution and a champagne and fried chicken pairings that’ll make you question everything you...
UAE aid convoy enters Gaza with food and relief kits for children
The National News
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A UAE aid convoy carrying essential food and relief kits for children arrived in Gaza on Wednesday night. The food supplies, which are to be used in community kitchens and to keep bakeries running, were delivered in 13 lorries which entered the...
British court finds Australian delivery app Easi wronged its new owner
Financial Review
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July 11, 2025
Melbourne food delivery start-up Easi has been ordered to pay almost $25 million in damages to HungryPanda, a rival business that successfully alleged it had lost profits after buying the business in late 2021. The decision by a London court paves...
New survey highlights drinks industry issues and advice
The Shout
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July 11, 2025
Global drinks industry community, Celebrate Her, hospitality training platform, Allara Global and consumer intelligence experts, CGA by NIQ have partnered to conduct a global drinks industry survey, which has delivered fascinating insights on what...
Thailand urges deeper ASEAN–Australia security ties at Post Ministerial Conference
Pattaya Mail
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July 10, 2025
Foreign Minister Maris calls for broader cooperation with Australia on cybersecurity, energy, health, and education. BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa attended the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with Australia....
Nitrogen blanketing to tackle food spoilage
Food & Beverage
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July 10, 2025
Nitrogen blanketing protects food and beverage products such as oils, wines, dairy, and juices from oxidation, microbial growth, and spoilage. Australia’s food and beverage industry is under mounting pressure to meet consumer and regulatory...
Why are record number of Australian tourists flocking to Japan? Check attractions behind the trend
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
From shopping and dining to culture, a country like Japan has everything to attract tourists from around the world. These reasons, among many others, have successfully attracted tourists from Australia as well. Statistics prove that Australians...
Aqualyng Australia becomes Almar Water Solutions Australia
Smart Water Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Aqualyng Australia, a leading provider of tailored water treatment services across Australia, is now officially operating under the name Almar Water Solutions Australia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s integration into the global...