Month: November 2014

More customers are going Organic

More customers are going Organic

Posted by | Nov 21, 2014 | , , , , |

Latest industry report reveals new categories driving the 15%+ growth in $1.72 billion industry. The biennial Australian Organic industry report released today reveals key categories are driving exceptional growth results. The Australian Organic Market Report is a highly respected biennial publication commissioned by leading organic body Australian Organic and tracks trends in the Australian organic marketplace based on research by the Mobium Group, Swinburne University of Technology and ABS statistics. The organic industry is now valued at over $1.72 billion, representing a 15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2009. It demonstrates consumption of certified organic food, cosmetics and...

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Raising the roof for Christmas

Raising the roof for Christmas

Posted by | Nov 20, 2014 | , , |

On Sunday 7th December, the West End Uniting Church on the corner of Sussex and Vulture Streets, West End, will be opening the doors at 3pm for a bit of Christmas shopping. Minister the Rev Suzie Pickering has organized fair trade stalls selling their wares, Amnesty International and Oxfam sharing information, and a small pre-loved stall to have a browse through. At 6pm the doors will remain open for Christmas Carols, led by the Brisbane Symphonic Band. “We will be hoping to raise the roof with Christmas cheer,” says Rev Pickering, “as we sing along to our favourite Christmas...

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New SBS ad limits to hit Australian content

New SBS ad limits to hit Australian content

Posted by | Nov 19, 2014 | , , , |

Free TV has warned that the Government’s decision to double SBS prime time advertising limits will have a direct impact on the continued production of quality Australian content. Free TV Chairman, Harold Mitchell AC said “Any increase in prime time advertising on SBS will come at the expense of the commercial free-to-air broadcasters who are the major investors in quality Australian programming including drama, news and sport.” “In regional areas this is going to hit hard on the provision of regional news and local content.” Under the changes announced today SBS will be able to double their prime time...

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Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness

Posted by | Nov 17, 2014 | , , , , |

An in-depth look at homelessness in our society, by UQ Journalism Student Max Rowley. Like most people, Jason never expected to be homeless. But eight months ago, the unexpected became a harsh reality. It’s mid-afternoon in inner city Brisbane and Jason smiles to passers by as he raises The Big Issue in the air, brimming with positivity. It’s hard to believe the year he’s had. In February, Jason, 38, spent the first night of his life on the street. For two months he slept on a bed of gravel by a car park in Fortitude Valley, living off two...

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Beats setting your farts on fire

Beats setting your farts on fire

Posted by | Nov 7, 2014 | , , , |

Everybody has the power inside them to keep Australia’s generators running – quite literally, according to recycling and waste management specialists BusinessWaste.com.au The rise in alternative sources to cater for Australia’s power needs has led to calls for more power to be generated from the 20,000 tons of poo created in Australia every day. That’s the opinion of a leading Australian waste management and recycling company that says that power from human waste is the ultimate in green energy that would slash our dependence on fossil fuels and slash CO2 emissions. BusinessWaste.com.au says that now is the time for...

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