'No more crisis of temporary hardship': dire warning as Australians report going without food for days due to cost of living

Australians are facing entire days without food as a famine charity has issued a dire warning. According to the 2024 Foodbank Hunger Report, nearly 50 percent of households earning less than $30,000 experience food insecurity.

Fast food chains have to pay fines for dumping oil into the sewage system

Three of Australia's largest fast-food chains have been fined after their employees were caught illegally disposing of used oil into storm sewers. KFC, Hungry Jack's and McDonald's branches in northern Melbourne have been hit with fines ranging from $3,800 to more than $7,500 following a spate of pollution reports, Victoria's Environment Protection Agency (EPA) said … Read more

Inkbird digital food thermometer withdrawn from Bunnings over child safety concerns

A common item sold in Bunnings stores across the country has been removed from shelves due to concerns the item could injure or kill young children. Product Safety Australia (PSA) has issued an urgent recall for the Inkbird digital food thermometer sold in Bunnings Warehouse stores and online across Australia.

Food growers transform old settlement sites into sightseeing tour for Nannup Flower and Garden Festival

Captivated by the local spirit of the Nannup Flower and Garden Festival seven years ago, a couple never dreamed they would be hosting events alongside some of the country's leading experts in agriculture and horticulture. Jono Outred said that even before he moved from Perth to the South West with his wife Sarah, he always … Read more