Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa’s arrival
The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.
The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Egg shortages caused by bird flu have forced McDonald's to shorten its breakfast hours while the Melbourne Royal Show cancelled its poultry competition.
Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.
The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV presenter and doctor of virology Chris Van Tulleken’s book Ultra-Processed People.
Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.
The fate of Scott's Refrigerated Logistics, which is the nation's largest cold chain transport operator, has set alarm bells ringing through the sector.
Some want emissions safeguards expanded to cover more industrial plants as a step towards an economy-wide carbon limit and price, but others warn of job losses.
Aussie grains could feed the world in new products as consumers and food companies look for safe, affordable and low-emission alternatives to animal proteins.
An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on the menu.
Biosecurity officers could be given extra powers to screen air passengers, with the federal government working to keep foot and mouth disease out of Australia.
The federal opposition has again criticised the government's response to the threat of foot and mouth disease entering Australia after an outbreak in Indonesia.
An industry-threatening pest known as the mango shoot looper has been detected for the first time in the Northern Territory.
The plan to build one of the world's biggest prawn farms at an outback Northern Territory cattle station has been put on hold over cost concerns.