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Bank Australia (BAL) has strengthened its foothold in the competitive banking landscape with its recent merger with Qudos Bank. The two entities joined forces on 1 July 2025, with Qudos transferring all its assets and liabilities to BAL, which will now…
Australian Mexican restaurant chain Mad Mex plans to expand into Asia, starting with its first Singapore restaurant this month. An inaugural Malaysian store is on track to open in December, and Indonesia and Thailand are also on the list. Mad Mex, which…
Grape Co Australia has been fined $34,920 by Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for making false and misleading representations on grape origins and breaching the Horticulture Code. In a statement on its website, Victorian table grape traders…
Aussie consumers are to get more non-alcoholic choices as New Zealand’s cocktails brand Finery launches alcohol-free cocktails in Australia. Created by The Fine People, The Finery zero percent cocktails range consists of four flavors, using a blend of…
Winemakers from Victoria’s King Valley traveled to Canberra on Tuesday to lobby parliamentarians to protect their use of the prosecco grape variety name. Australian winemakers are “not giving any ground” against the European Union, which does not want…
Key ingredients within the range include active medical grade Manuka honey – known for its healing properties – natural bee products (bee venom, Royal Jelly) and anti-oxidant botanicals from New Zealand. The products regenerate new skin cells by 80%,…
Customers on the Telstra network have complained about substantial delays in downloading Apple services for most of the week, with Telstra now acknowledging a subsea cable issue and claiming that it is working on resolving it. The issue, flagged on broadband…
Bega Cheese, an Australian dairy company, has indicated its intention to file an application with the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) seeking authorisation for its planned acquisition of Fonterra Oceania. Enhancing Outcomes through…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has made a significant move by canceling the license of Financial Services Group Australia Pty Ltd (FSGA), raising eyebrows across the financial sector. In a bold statement on its website, the…
Trade Minister Don Farrell has announced that Australia and the European Union (EU) are set to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement immediately. This comes two years after Australia withdrew from discussions due to an unsatisfactory market access…
The Melbourne-based Mexican fast-food chain, Hecho En Mexico, has made moves to broaden its horizons into the retail market by introducing two of its most popular dishes in ready-to-heat packs. The launch, resulting from a collaboration with cooked-protein…
Aesop, the well-known Australian cosmetics brand, has recently expanded its presence in Bangkok by opening its fourth boutique at Central Chidlom. Inspiration & Design This new boutique boasts a unique design, unlike any other. Aesop’s own in-house design…
Beenleigh Distillery has recently expanded its ready-to-drink (RTD) selection by launching Hard Orange Crush, a citrus-inspired beverage. Product Characteristics Hard Orange Crush, the newest offering from Beenleigh Distillery, is a refreshing blend that…
Amazon Business, a new platform designed to streamline operations and decrease expenses for organizations of various sizes, has been introduced by Amazon Australia. The platform will feature focused sections for kitchen and pantry goods, cleaning and…
Leading foreign exchange brand Travelex has appointed Asokan Sathurayar as Retail Director in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) to accelerate the company’s next stage of regional retail growth. Sathurayar joins Travelex with over two decades of experience in…
Australian airline Qantas has made the difficult decision to close its budget carrier, Jetstar Asia, effective July 31. This move comes in response to escalating operational costs, increased fees at Singapore’s Changi Airport, and fierce competition across…
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