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Climateflation: Food Prices Explode as Climate Changes

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The Australian government, in its latest budget, committed nearly 700 million dollars to mitigating the effects of climate shocks on...

Why has the sugar increased in some Coca-Cola drinks?

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Soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has increased the sugar content in their line of beverages, resulting in health experts calling for...

Millions of Australians facing Food Insecurity, report finds

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A new report has revealed most Australians don’t know where to get help for food insecurity.Foodbank Australia’s latest annual Hunger...

Ancient Indigenous Food Practices to Help Shape Future

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A new research project from the University of Queensland is exploring ancient Indigenous food production systems to support a more...

Food Fraud – Here’s what you need to know.

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Food fraud is becoming an increasing problem for consumers in the global food supply chain. According to a report from AgriFutures Australia,...

Dolphins teaching each other to ‘beg’ a concern

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University of Queensland researchers have discovered dolphins in the Moreton Bay Area, teaching fellow dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from...

The high price Aussie’s pay for a healthy diet

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The rising prices of fresh and healthy foods in Australia has been reported as a key barrier to healthy diets...

Plibersek Greenlights Gas Expansion

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Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved 116 new coal seam gas wells for the Surat basin in western Queensland yesterday...

The Future of Food Sustainability

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With a range of social factors such as the epidemic and the war in Ukraine, the supply chain for agricultural...

Deliveroo leaves Australia due to economic challenges

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Deliveroo’s exodus from the Australian market has left thousands of gig economy workers at a loss, less than a month...

Boom in Aussie Avocado Production

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A new Rabobank report, The ‘Avolanche’ of Australian Avocados, has found that Australia’s yearly avocado production has grown dramatically. The...

Greg Pattinson – Food bank update April 2022

8CCC Community Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 5 April 2022

CEO of Foodbank SA & Central Australia Greg Pattinson. With the high costs of fuel and groceries in many remote communities at present our discussion today is around how Foodbank is coping with the changing needs of Territorians.