The True Cost of $1 Milk: How Supermarket Pricing Is Milking Our Farmers Dry
When supermarkets first rolled out $1-a-litre milk, it was sold as a win for consumers — a simple household staple at a fair price. But more than a decade later, that “discount” has turned into a deep distortion of Australia’s dairy market. While shoppers still see cheap milk as a bargain, the real cost is […]
Streaming Giants Now Required to Back Australian Stories
The Federal Government will this week introduce landmark legislation requiring global streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video to invest a portion of their Australian revenue into locally made film and television content. Under the proposed law, streamers with more than one million Australian subscribers will need to allocate at least 10 […]
Foreign buyers could get fast-tracked approval to buy Aussie farms — what the hell?
Yes, seriously people. The Treasurer is consulting on reforms that would let “trusted, low-risk” foreign investors get automatic approvals for farm purchases. But if approvals accelerate we risk waking up one day asking who really owns Australia’s productive heartland—and who calls the shots in our food system? What we really need is ransparency, competition protections […]
Supermarkets Are Putting Profit Ahead of the Health of Our Children
Walk through any major Australian supermarket and you’ll be hit with a wall of colour — bright packets of chips, sugary drinks, chocolates and lollies screaming for attention. It’s not by accident. It’s a business model built on addiction and impulse. And it’s costing our children their health. A recent national report, Inside Our Supermarkets […]
Time to Party
With most Sporting clubs finishing their season we thought it may be a good time to share some end of season party tips, and goodies. check out page 46 click here
Pork Is So Cheap — But Why? The Hidden Cost Behind Your Ham Sandwich
Pork is so cheap right now, it’s almost suspicious. Walk into any supermarket and you’ll find bacon, ham, and pork cuts selling for less than chicken or beef. But behind the bargain prices is a sobering reality: much of the pork in your fridge isn’t Australian, and our local pig farmers are in crisis. The […]
Your Vitamin Supplements Could Be Killing You: The Hidden Dangers of Too Much Vitamin B6
Every day, millions of Australians reach for a multivitamin with the comforting belief it’s doing good. But what if that daily dose is quietly poisoning your nervous system — and even making your blood too toxic to donate? Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is essential for energy, brain function, and immunity. But in high […]
Would You Eat Lab-Grown Meat? The Future of Food Could Arrive in Australia in 2026
Would you eat meat grown in a lab, not on a farm? Once a science fiction fantasy, lab-grown meat — also called cultivated or cell-based meat — is now being quietly developed and tasted in Australia. With growing concerns around climate change, animal welfare, and food security, this high-tech protein alternative could soon reshape what’s […]
Why We Should Scrap ‘Best By’ Dates in Australia
The Expiry Date Lie: How ‘Use By’ Labels Are Feeding a Waste Crisis Australians throw out nearly 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, much of it perfectly edible. A major culprit? Confusing and overly cautious food date labels like “best by” and “use by.” While these labels may seem like essential safety guidelines, they’re […]
Why We Should Scrap ‘Best By’ Dates in Australia
The Expiry Date Lie: How ‘Use By’ Labels Are Feeding a Waste Crisis Australians throw out nearly 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, much of it perfectly edible. A major culprit? Confusing and overly cautious food date labels like “best by” and “use by.” While these labels may seem like essential safety guidelines, they’re […]
Selling Santos for $36 Billion Is a Dangerous Blow to Australia’s National Interest
The proposed $36 billion takeover of Santos by a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil giant ADNOC woill be a major loss for Australia — if approved it’s a reckless surrender of even more critical national assets with the misguided aim of being an open investment location at the time the world is closing […]
Why Your Morning Coffee Is Getting More Expensive
The price of your daily coffee is creeping ever higher, and it’s not just inflation to blame. A flat white in Australia now costs up to $7, and experts warn that it could hit $8 to $12 by late 2025. Several global and local factors are converging to drive up costs – and the fallout […]
