South Australia’s Clare Valley wine region is famous for its bike trail along the old railway line, riesling and some of the most famous names in Australian viticulture, including of two of Australia’s 10 oldest family-owned, multi-generational wine labels, Taylors and Jim Barry. A new generation, including the Hughes family, which created Riesling Freak, are… Read more »
Sydney drinks brand Hopr has gulped down $3 million in a Seed round after being turned away by local VCs. While consumer brands often turn to crowdfunding for capital, founder Jose Ramirez turned to boutique advisory firm TWIYO to build its cap table, which includes New Zealand exec John Bromley, former Matildas player Sue Read, and… Read more »
This week’s Startup 360 kicks off with cohost Simon Thomsen recounting the two days spent in the NSW Supreme Court this week as senior council for the liquidators of failed medtech StrongRoom AI probed cofounder and former CEO Max Mito, and director Divesh Sangvhi, about the potential insolvency of the business. Sangvhi sold his company,… Read more »
Have you recently cut down on caffeine and feel like you’re having the most vivid dreams of your life? While there are a number of potential benefits of reducing our caffeine intake – such as whiter teeth and fewer trips to the toilet – we often hear one downside of cutting back on caffeine is… Read more »
From K-beauty to French baking to low-emissions steel production, the national finalists in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program’s Industry category show the true diversity and innovation of Australian manufacturing today. Ahead of the 25th annual awards, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program has given Startup Daily a glimpse at the Australians whose… Read more »
After years of testing and regulatory hurdles, Australian startup Vow has released its cultured (or ‘lab-grown’) Japanese quail in Australian restaurants. And I’ve finally had the chance to taste it. As a technology journalist, home cook, and self-proclaimed foodie, I’ve kept a close eye on the alternative meat space for many years. My past adventures… Read more »
Australia’s annual bible of the country’s best bottled grapes, the Halliday Wine Companion, has named Hunter Valley institution Brokenwood as its Winery of the Year for 2026. Founded 40 years ago by critic and winemaker James Halliday, who retired last year, aged 86, The Companion is the bestselling and definitive guide to Australian wines, wineries… Read more »
It started with a whisper. Or maybe more accurately, a roaring muffler. Before the shiny awards, the cellar door in McLaren Vale, and the Asahi acquisition, Never Never Distilling Co. was just three mates, a busted Magna, and a big idea to shake up Australia’s gin scene. Co-founders Sean Baxter, Tim Boast and George Georgiadis… Read more »
The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere – how else would we make our hot drinks? But is it okay to re-boil water that’s already in the kettle from last time? While bringing water to a boil disinfects it, you may have heard that boiling water more than once will somehow make the water… Read more »
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or anxiety, to long-term effects including cancer. If you are thinking about taking some time off alcohol, you’ll find many quick wins and long-term gains for your health. How… Read more »
You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries. By the afternoon, chips or candy from the break room call your name.… Read more »
Sydney startup Vow will finally get to serve its cultured quail meat products in Australia following approval from regulatory authorities that it’s safe to eat. The food safety authority, FSANZ, spent two years picking at Forged, Vow’s cell-based meat created from Japanese quail, including a second round of public consultation late last year. Meanwhile, the… Read more »
The founders of social enterprise Good & Fugly have departed the business suddenly after five years, with OzHarvest Ventures and chef Matt Moran looking to give the “ugly” fruit and vegetables subscription service a second life. Cofounders Richard Tourino and Jonathan Englert announced that the Sydney startup had “ceased trading under our leadership, effective immediately”… Read more »
Plagiarism accusations against Brooke Bellamy, first brought to light by Nagi Maehashi on her website RecipeTin Eats, continue to emerge. This week, it was reported that Bellamy has been dropped as an ambassador for the Academy for Enterprising Girls’ program for young girls in business. And a second cookbook author has come forward. High-profile US baker,… Read more »
Credit to the Chinese – they were the first to experiment with blending Australia’s most famous wine (and one of its most expensive), Penfolds Grange, decades ago, serving the red wine with cola. (There’s even a bar in Adelaide where you can try it – and we love this 3-star review of the 1965, selling… Read more »
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