Oporto in Newtown and Darling Harbour in Sydney collapse into liquidation

Oporto in Newtown and Darling Harbour in Sydney collapse into liquidation

The companies behind two Oporto locations in Sydney have collapsed Jevnt Pty Ltd and Pymz Pty Ltd, the companies that operated Oporto Newtown and Oporto Darling Harbour, went into liquidation on Friday. It was resolved at a meeting that the companies be wound up and liquidators be appointed. The restaurants at both locations have closed … Read more

World’s first genetically-modified banana, developed in Queensland, deemed fit for humans

World’s first genetically-modified banana, developed in Queensland, deemed fit for humans

The world’s first genetically modified banana — developed in Queensland — has been approved for human consumption and commercial sale in Australia. The QCAV-4 banana was created by a team of Queensland University of Technology researchers who wanted to safeguard the fruit industry against the soil-borne fungus, Panama disease tropical race 4. The new banana … Read more

Woolworths shopper vents over easy-to-miss detail on popular buy

Woolworths shopper vents over easy-to-miss detail on popular buy

Frustrated shoppers have lashed out over an ongoing issue with a popular canned vegetable available at major retailers including Woolworths and Coles. One Woolworths shopper took aim at the supermarket giant and leading supplier Edgell over a display of canned corn kernels. Edgell has long sourced its corn from local farmers, leading it to proudly … Read more

Popular Adelaide craft beer company Big Shed Brewing placed into voluntary administration

Popular Adelaide craft beer company Big Shed Brewing placed into voluntary administration

A popular Australian beer company has entered voluntary administration after more than two decades in business. Big Shed Brewing, an independent craft brewery based at Royal Park, in Adelaide’s west, went into administration on Tuesday, according to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) listing. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Popular Australian beer company collapses with … Read more

Popular Melbourne beverage brand Hawkers Beer enters voluntary administration

Popular Melbourne beverage brand Hawkers Beer enters voluntary administration

A popular Australian beer company has entered voluntary administration after nearly 10 years in business. Hawkers Beer, an independent brewing company based in Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, entered voluntary administration on February 12. The administrator was appointed to “help facilitate a financial restructuring of the business”. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more

Major brand announces limited-edition Taylor Swift offering ahead of Australian The Eras Tour

Major brand announces limited-edition Taylor Swift offering ahead of Australian The Eras Tour

Australia is officially in Taylor Swift mode as the singer prepares to arrive in the country to kick off her Eras Tour. The highly anticipated tour has prompted eager fans to block out full days to celebrate the concert, spend months preparing friendship bracelets and go to special efforts to piece together the perfect outfit. … Read more

Iconic Melbourne pizza restaurant La Porchetta announces closure after 40 years

Iconic Melbourne pizza restaurant La Porchetta announces closure after 40 years

The original La Porchetta restaurant in Melbourne’s north is closing its doors after 40 years of operation. The Pantaleo family, who have operated the Carlton North restaurant on Rathdowne St since 1985, made the announcement on social media on Monday. “A letter to our beloved staff members, patrons, and community members throughout the generations: We … Read more

ALDI ice cream maker recalled over fears leaking coolant risks of ‘serious illness’

ALDI ice cream maker recalled over fears leaking coolant risks of ‘serious illness’

An ALDI ice cream maker sold just before Christmas across Australia has been recalled after a defect prompted fears the product could cause serious illness. The detachable quick-freeze bowl of the Ambiano Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, if pierced, can leak a coolant into the ice cream mixture, and consumers have been urged to immediately … Read more

Colin Fassnidge announces he is stepping back from popular Sydney restaurant The Castlereigh

Colin Fassnidge announces he is stepping back from popular Sydney restaurant The Castlereigh

Celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge has announced that he will be stepping back from his popular Sydney restaurant, The Castlereigh. The beloved eatery will remain in the hands of Fassnidge’s business partner’s Clayton Ries and Darren Ong. Managing restaurants is just one of the many projects on Fassnidge’s plate, but on Saturday, the celebrity chef said … Read more