Food producers feel subsidy bite
February 20, 2010
Agricultural sectors such as dairying have been left to compete unfairly for land and water after the government boosted forestry managed investment schemes at the expense of other primary industries, according to a new national report.
The Federal Government subsidy to forestry plantation managed investment schemes cost around $1b over the five years ending in 2008, according to Australian National University economist Dr Judith Ajani. Read more
Rotary caters at local cricket
November 18, 2009
An innovation at local cricket this summer is the Rotary Club of Mount Gambier Lakes food van.
Club members are offering a barbecue and cool drinks at one day and twenty/20 matches at Frew Park from their $20,000 catering van.
Rotarian Graham Robinson said the van provided a barbecue lunch and cool drinks at good prices. Read more
Cabernet Celebrations at Coonawarra
October 15, 2009
One of Australia’s premiere wine tourism events will take place this weekend with the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations.
Aside from key features, such as Sunday’s the Coonawarra Barrel Series 12 Wine Auction, a broad range of arts based events will be held on the Saturday, with musicians, artists, gourmet food and other attractions on show at various cellar doors. Read more
Two South East finalists in food awards
October 5, 2009
Mayura Station and the Limestone Coast Food Group have been named as finalists in the Premier’s Food Awards.
They are among 23 businesses across the state to be named as finalists.
The finalists are responsible for producing a smorgasbord of edible delights, ranging from capers, zesty blood orange extra virgin olive oil, premium A2 milk, rabbit schnitzels, sustainably farmed tuna and hand-made chocolate dessert crackers. Read more
Bakery breached food standards
September 22, 2009
A Mount Gambier wholesale bakery owner who supplies food to more than 37 outlets in the region has pleaded guilty to breaching eight counts of the Food Standards Code.
Glenburnie Bakery — Bread Bin proprietor David Allen Peckham, 34, appeared before the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court yesterday on charges laid by Mount Gambier City Council. Read more
Folic acid now added to bread
September 15, 2009
In a move which some people believe is the next best thing since sliced bread, the addition of folic acid to bread-making flour became mandatory on Sunday. Read more
The scoop on ice cream flavours
August 18, 2009
The scoop on Australia’s favourite ice cream was revealed last week, showing that traditional flavours still reign. Read more
Red meat fuels sex drive
July 15, 2009
Butchers are happier and healthier, laugh more and have more sex than the rest of us. Read more
Noodles recalled from shelves
July 13, 2009
People with an allergy or intolerance to gluten have been warned not to consume certain Two Minute Chef products which have been recalled from the shelves.
The ready-to-eat products Two Minute Chef, Macaroni with Cheese sauce, Spaghetti Bolognese and Black Pepper with Rice, all packed in cardboard boxes with trays and sachets inside, have been recalled due to containing undeclared gluten. Read more
Students taste foreign culture
July 11, 2009
Reidy Park Year 6/7 students last week completed a project in which they learnt about owning and operating a restaurant.
Teacher and ICT coordinator Andrew Dowling introduced the concept three years ago when he arrived at the school. Read more
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