A strong contingent of artisan distillers and craft brewers from all corners of Queensland have taken the opportunity to apply for the new artisan producer liquor licence since new laws were passed in March. The Artisan Liquor Bill, passed by Parliament on March 9th, commenced yesterday, officially recognised the state’s artisan liquor producers in the … Continue reading Queensland’s craft brewing and distillery scene growing →

Colgate-Palmolive has announced the launch of its new toothpaste – Colgate Smile for Good – in Australia, featuring a recyclable plastic tube and 99.7 per cent natural ingredients. The tube is the first of its kind to be categorised as recyclable under the Australasian Recycling Label Program, a packaging recyclability program run by the Australian … Continue reading First-of-its-kind toothpaste tube coming to Australia →

The CAPS Brumby range of rotary screw air compressors has been extended to include variable speed technology models to significantly increase efficiency. The CAPS Brumby range of rotary screw air compressors has now been extended to include variable speed compressors to compliment the current fixed speed range. With the option of choosing a tank mounted … Continue reading New Variable Speed Drive: Brumby Compressor →

By Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO at SYSPRO Almost every Australian business that survived the pandemic learnt some valuable lessons, not just about resilience and flexibility, but also how to manage a major disruption to their supply chains. To ensure the future wellbeing of many Australian sectors, should another major interruption occur, radical new approaches … Continue reading Which four industries should we bring back onshore to secure Australian supply chains? →

CEO of Banjo Loans, Guy Callaghan gives his thoughts on why diversity in the workplace improves productivity and bottom line. Small businesses in Australia are increasingly being led by women. In our experience as a lender, women’s approach to running an enterprise can sometimes give them the edge over their male counterparts. Women are still … Continue reading Women owners – coming to a business near you →