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Australian-made beverage grade CO2 supply grows
Food & Drink Business
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The facility commenced supply earlier this year, with capacity to produce more than 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade liquid CO2 annually. This is equivalent to the amount of CO2 needed to carbonate 7.5 billion litres of carbonated drinks which...
Mondrian makes waves at Burleigh Heads with a striking Australian debut
Wallpaper*
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July 11, 2025
The Gold Coast has long delivered sun, surf and spectacle, but the arrival of Mondrian at Burleigh Heads signals something more deliberate. Set between the Norfolk pines and the Pacific, the property marks the brand’s Australian debut. A place to...
Hihifo Food improves exports with new processing gear
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 11, 2025
A local agribusiness has expanded export capacity after upgrading food processing equipment through a PHAMA Plus partnership. Hihifo Food, a family-run exporter based in Ha’avakatolo, Tongatapu, now operates with modernised gear, including a food...
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...
World News | German Tourist Found Alive 12 Days After She Was Lost in Australian Outback
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Melbourne, Jul 11 (AP) German tourist Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback on Friday, 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was discovered, police said. The last known sighting of the 26-year-old...
I'm an American who took a solo trip to Australia. I felt lonely and got food poisoning — but I'd still do it again
Business Insider
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July 11, 2025
Many travelers rave about the freedom of solo travel, but I always thought I'd feel lonely without my friends and family. Yet when a friend and I booked a dreamy, 10-night cruise to the South Pacific from Sydney, I knew I wanted to explore more of...
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...
German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
CBS News
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Melbourne, Australia — German tourist Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback on Friday, 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was discovered, police said. The last known sighting of the 26-year-old...
Kojonup’s Libby Hardingham named as national finalist for young merino fleece Judge competition in Adelaide
The West Australian
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July 15, 2025
Kojonup’s Libby Hardingham has been selected to represent WA in the race to be Australia’s best young merino fleece judge in September. The 17-year-old will compete for the honour against five other finalists from each State at the Royal Adelaide...
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...
China Buzz: Enjoy refreshing Chinese summer beverages to beat the heat!
People's Daily Online
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Tea has long been associated with Chinese culture and identity. The tradition, culture, and history of China are all encapsulated in a cup of tea. Through the ancient Silk Road, Chinese tea has spread friendship and prosperity to the world. Tea is...
India, Australia trade talks hit dairy, wine tariff hurdles as year-end deadline looms, say sources
Yahoo Finance
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By Manoj Kumar, Peter Hobson and Khushi Malhotra NEW DELHI/CANBERRA (Reuters) -India has rejected Australia's push for deeper tariff cuts on dairy and alcohol, hampering efforts to conclude the second phase of a trade pact by year-end, two Indian...
How to Rent a Car in Australia: Essential Tips and What to Do in Case of an Accident
TripZilla
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July 11, 2025
From winding coastal highways to red-dusted outback roads, Australia’s most breathtaking sights often lie well beyond the reach of trains and buses. Public transport can be practical within major cities, but if you truly want the freedom to see...
'Nothing short of remarkable': Backpacker Carolina Wilga found alive after 12 days in Australian outback
Radio X
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11 July 2025, 12:44 | Updated: 11 July 2025, 12:46 Carolina Wilga, 26, was found by a member of the public walking near the edge of a remote and rugged nature reserve after her van was discovered abandoned deep in the bush. Picture: WA Police...
BBC star leading the race to replace John Torode on MasterChef – after star is ‘asked to step down’ from show
The Scottish Sun
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July 15, 2025
A popular BBC star is the front runner to replace John Torode on MasterChef. Australian star Torode, 59, has been asked to step down from his long-running role on the show after an historic accusation of racism, which he has no memory of and...
Footy great Paul Gallen reveals the 'scary' danger sign that made him get help to beat his drinking problem
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
Footy star turned prize-fighter labelled 2023 a 'loose year' Lacked purpose after sporting career drew to a close By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:44 EDT, 11 July 2025 | Updated: 01:47 EDT, 11 July 2025 Footy great Paul...
Young backpacker found alive after 12 days missing in the Australian Outback
Metro
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July 11, 2025
Carolina Wilga, 26, was last seen at a general store in Beacon, a small town around 200 miles from Perth, at about midday on June 29 (Picture: Western Australia Police) Police in Australia have found backpacker Carolina Wilga alive after she went...
Australian researchers develop software to design chemical-free pest killers
The Chemical Engineer
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July 9, 2025
RESEARCHERS at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed and tested a software package that designs pest control solutions without relying on synthetic pesticides or genetic modification. The open-source software package, dsRNAmax,...
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...
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...