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Lab-cultured plant yoghurt rivals dairy creaminess

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Food engineers have harnessed the power of lupins (legumes) to create a yoghurt that rivals dairy in taste and texture while delivering more nutrition than typical plant-based yoghurts. The ‘super-yoghurt’ formula made with Australian sweet lupins and oats is highlighted in a Monash University study as a major advancement in the plant-based food sector, due … Continued

Nine Entertainment AGM, Nine must end its gambling ad addiction – Network’s lobbying to kill off gambling ad reform ‘shameful’

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Nine Entertainment’s board directors have been urged to end the network’s gambling addiction and the network has been condemned as ‘shameful’ for actively lobbying the Federal Government to scrap gambling reform. The chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Tim Costello, on the eve of the  company’s AGM this Thursday condemned Nine’s reliance on … Continued

Monash Expert: The Melbourne Cup and gambling

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Tomorrow’s Melbourne Cup will spark a national surge in gambling as the Australian Government continues to delay its response to a parliamentary report, You win some, you lose more. Among other things, the cross-party report called for gambling ads to be phased out, more and better public education, and the establishment of a national online wagering … Continued

Celebrate the Silly Season with these Sensational Sips for Guilt-Free Fun

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With the festive season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about holiday entertaining – and what better way to offer your guests a sophisticated selection of non-alcoholic cocktails that can be enjoyed by everyone? Non-alc wines and 1883 Syrups, available through Swifty’s, have teamed up to create an exclusive range of non-alc cocktail recipes that bring the … Continued

How fresh is your milk? Your smartphone can tell

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Researchers at UNSW Computer Science and Engineering have developed a smartphone sensor that can detect if milk is fresh or spoiled. Named VibMilk, the technology uses a smartphone’s vibration motor and inertial measurement unit (IMU) to assess milk freshness without needing to open the package. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation has estimated that 20% of … Continued

Magic Happens in Brisbane – here’s where to stay to find it!

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Rydges Fortitude Valley announces magical stays package Abraca-Brisbane: welcome to the city of magic!   As the home of the critically acclaimed Theatre of Magic, RYDGES FORTITUDE VALLEY has announced a truly magical stay package – called the Groove & Gourmet package, it includes one nights’ accommodation, $100 Dining credit for Bar Gusto or Six Acres, buffet breakfast … Continued

Special boost for Sydney’s nightlife

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The City of Sydney has proposed changes to planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts to breathe new life into the night-time economy.   At its first meeting of the new term, Council unanimously endorsed the Draft Entertainment Sound Management DCP and special entertainment precincts discussion paper for public comment.   Lord Mayor … Continued