A revamp of McDonald’s hamburgers is set to go global after a hugely successful trial run in Australia. The Wall Street Journal has revealed that from 2024 the fast food giant’s burgers across the US will match those recently introduced in Australia. Australia has been used as a testbed forContinue Reading
An alcoholic version of a popular soft drink is making headlines again as thousands of young people flock to the Gold Coast for Schoolies. The company behind this alcoholic product is Asahi, the multinational conglomerate that owns Carlton United Brewers and Schweppes – the maker of Sunkist, Solo and PepsiContinue Reading
Australia’s smoothie scene is about to get a whirlwind makeover as global juice sensation Jamba enters the Australian market. After much anticipation, Jamba, formerly known as Jamba Juice, will be introducing a range of freshly blended fruit and veggie smoothies and much more to health-conscious Aussies. Jamba is dedicated toContinue Reading
Three popular lolly options beloved by New Zealanders are now available to purchase across the ditch in Australia. Mondelez Australia, the parent company of Pascall, will be offering three of its best-selling lollies – Party Pack, Jet Planes and Explorers – across the country. “We’re incredibly excited to be expandingContinue Reading
A major international airline has culled all of its long-haul flights, including routes between Vietnam and Frankfurt, London, Sydney, and Melbourne. Bamboo Airways — a Vietnamese carrier — that launched in 2022, will no longer fly to the two major Aussie cities, axing all local staff as it undergoes aContinue Reading
The “complex” Snowy Hydro 2.0 project continues to face delays, months after a sinkhole and a gas leak caused operational difficulties. ABC’s Four Corners program revealed on Monday the $2bn project, which has since blown out to $12bn, has faced a number of safety and operational delays. The project’s useContinue Reading
Alfa Romeo is struggling to make an impact in the Australian market, but its limited line-up has appeal for those who want something a little different. The Stelvio SUV is one of the more attractive looking softroaders on the market. This is a change of direction for Alfa The StelvioContinue Reading
‘The coupes are always the beauty queens,” says Mercedes-Benz’s design chief Gorden Wagener, referring to the new CLE, due to reach Australia next year. Wagener says the CLE – and future Mercedes-Benz designs – will stand out in the “sea of sameness” in new-car showrooms. It will be produced inContinue Reading
Fans of popular cafe chain Joe & The Juice have been rocked by the Danish company’s shock exit from the Australian market. Having previously served juices, sandwiches and other snacks at multiple locations across the country, customers have been left “devastated” to see the cafe suddenly vanish from our shores.Continue Reading
A decision to block Qatar Airways from operating additional flights to Australia to protect Qantas’ profitability has been slammed by domestic rival Virgin. The federal government blocked the Middle Eastern carrier from adding 28 additional flights per week into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after lobbying from the national carrier. VirginContinue Reading