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One punch and a life changed forever 10/8/2012

The family of Melbourne man Steven Blackford, who was knocked unconscious on AFL grand final day, has been told he may never be the person they knew.

Gillard details complex future economy 9/26/2012

Australia's economic future lies beyond its mines and beyond China, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a gathering of Asian and United States business leaders in New York.

Footy grand finals spending to top $270 million 9/25/2012

With the AFL and NRL grand finals this weekend, business information analysts at IBISWorld forecast Aussies will fork out $272.5 million on football finals celebrations – with ...

Fries with that potato patty? McDonald's opens first veg outlet 9/5/2012

US fast food giant McDonald's, famed for its beef-based Big Mac burgers, says it will open its first ever vegetarian-only restaurant in the world in India next year.

Father's Day spending forecast to fall flat in 2012 8/29/2012

Expect dads to continue to be forgotten this Father's Day as families opt for cheaper gifts including gift cards, books and modest family dining, despite increasing consumer confidence. ...

'Healthy' and 'natural' lead soft drink launches 8/15/2012

New product activity in soft drinks appears to be accelerating strongly again, with rising levels of global launch activity recorded by Innova Market Insights over the past two years ...

Study finds eco-labels "overwhelming" for firms and customers 8/14/2012

The practice of eco-labelling may be on the brink of saturation point and is becoming as confusing for companies as it is for consumers, a major new study has warned.

The rise and rise of private labels 7/25/2012

Currently accounting for just over one-quarter of total supermarket sales, business information research firm IBISWorld forecasts the share of private-label products will increase ...

Supermarkets are not just for groceries anymore 7/25/2012

Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5 per cent from 2011, according to Prepared Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods at Retail, ...

Consumer behaviour in wine selection a complex science 7/19/2012

The average consumer takes only forty seconds to pick a bottle of wine off the shelf. But what goes into making that decision?

PHAA scorecard on new National Food Plan Green Paper 7/18/2012

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has set out the criteria on which it will evaluate the National Food Plan Green Paper released recently at a breakfast launch in ...

Tough times for north Queensland tourist towns 6/27/2012

When Doug Calvert closed the doors of his four Port Douglas shops for the final time, he did so with a heavy heart.

NYC ban on big sodas could face legal test 6/18/2012

If New York City bans big sodas, what's next on the list? Large slices of pizza? Double-scoop ice cream cones? Tubs of movie-theatre popcorn? The 16-ounce strip steak?

Appalling number of drunks get served in bars 5/30/2012

More young people are being asked to leave NSW pubs when they're drunk, figures show, but licensed premises continue to serve an "appalling" number of intoxicated people.

Calling time on alcohol taxation in Australia 5/15/2012

Alcohol is a prime target for taxation.

What's trending now? New product innovations make their mark 5/15/2012

In the always changing snack food industry, a number of products have emerged recently that appear to be the next big consumer favourites for businesses to consider.

Dutch weed ban to affect foreign tourists at coffee shops 4/30/2012

This country of canals and tulips is also famous for 'coffee shops' where joints and cappuccinos share the menu.

How cybercriminals are infecting networks and stealing data undetected 4/23/2012

A leading data security specialist has outlined its top recommendations and insights for protecting against and containing sophisticated malware and targeted attacks - advice that ...

The new "key" to hotel sustainability 4/18/2012

Building on almost two decades of sustainable development, hotel group Accor is aiming to take its commitment to sustainability to a higher level with the launch of PLANET 21, a ...

Farmers' markets prove a growing food source 4/16/2012

The sustainable growth of Australia's farmers' market movement has been highlighted in a recent report, released by Australia's Minister for Agriculture, the Hon Joe Ludwig.

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