Vegemite has unveiled a bold new look, shaking up its much-loved packaging in honour of a very special occasion. The iconic spread has announced it will undergo a makeover this week to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, ahead of Vegemite’s 100th birthday on October 25. The rollout, which hit shelves onContinue Reading
Production of one of Australia’s most iconic lollies will be increased in the weeks before it ceases forever, thanks to an “enormous rush” in demand. Manufacturer Nestle announced last week that after nearly a century, Fantales would be discontinued. The decision was prompted by declining sales of the chocolate-covered caramelsContinue Reading
Australians lived through a dark day this week following the sudden news an iconic lolly would be pulled from shelves immediately. “Un-Australian,” customers slammed on their keyboards, while others threatened their childhood was over. Fantales would no longer be produced. As Aussies reflect on losing yet another iconic treat, hereContinue Reading
Australians have been left furious after discovering an iconic lolly has been permanently axed, with many labelling the move “unAustralian”. Nestlé announced on Tuesday Fantales were being discontinued after 93 years of production due to sinking sales and the costly manufacturing process. But the news has hit Australians hard, withContinue Reading
Coca-Cola has changed the name of one of its most popular products after initially struggling to get shoppers on board with the product. Coca-Cola No Sugar is being replaced by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, after Coke Zero was replaced in 2018. “At Coca-Cola we’re always evolving our product portfolio to provideContinue Reading
Economic coercion is a bigger threat to Australia than the risk of invasion the Defence Minister has warned. Richard Marles said Australia had become “much more reliant” on economic connections than ever before, which brought with it a host of new risks. Topping off a week heavy with discussions aboutContinue Reading
Australia’s defence force is not fit for purpose to respond to the rapid militarisation of China, a landmark review has found. A declassified review of the ADF found as it stands Australia is ill-equipped to defend itself and can no longer rely on “geography or warning time” ahead of conflictContinue Reading
Tesla has outlined plans to introduce a family of budget-priced electric cars to be manufactured at a new factory in Mexico. While the long-speculated circa-$40,000 Tesla – which many refer to as the Model 2 – didn’t break cover at a long anticipated investor day, Tesla outlined a plan toContinue Reading
Food can bring back a lot of memories and when it comes to chocolates and lollies from your childhood, it can be bittersweet. Depending on how old you are, certain sweet treats from when you were a kid could be off the shelves — and if you’ve been lucky, someContinue Reading
A pricey new Aussie passport has been released by the Department of Foreign Affairs, and it’s packed with hi-tech features including a radio antenna and hidden images of native animals printed in invisible ink. The passports are slightly more expensive than they were two years ago, but they come ladenContinue Reading