As discussions around gun violence in the United States continue, counter-market forces concurrently perforate through to the consumer market with defence products manufacturer XTEK receiving a $9.5 million order for body armour through their US-based armour division. The purchase order comes from a customer that has elected to remain unnamed but will receive their $9.5m
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Contrary to what many think, cotton production is not great for the environment. Being one of the most popular materials, cotton is used in nearly half of all textile production and is known as the most profitable non-food crop globally. However, conventionally-grown cotton has proven insufficient for the planet because of its high water consumption
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It’s an Aussie icon, nay, a national treasure. Perfect with a smattering of butter on 80c white bread, or with cheese and crackers. I’m talking about the yummy, rich, weirdly addictive Vegemite. Invented by chemist CP Callister in 1923 as an alternative to British Marmite, Vegemite has become a staple in many Aussie pantries and
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When one of Europe’s top executives has his previous business sold for $830 million and accepts a role to lead a microcap tech company, he’s clearly seen something behind the scenes to suggest it won’t be a microcap for much longer. That’s exactly the case with former Synlab executive Sytze Voulon who has been appointed
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When you think of cannabis treatment, the first compounds that come to mind are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). With both research and development excelling for both, researchers have discovered other less-known compounds that have significant health benefits. Medicinal cannabis drug development company Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BOD) has successfully completed a proof of concept
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Aussie fans of American beers will soon have a lot more access to leading brands Miller and Coors thanks to an exclusive distribution deal signed by Good Drinks Australia (ASX: GDA) to bring the refreshing taste of those top brands throughout the Australian market. The appointment by Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) is described as a
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Heaven forbid you order a regular latte in a Melbourne cafe. Once upon a time, it was us plant based milk lovers who were the subject of glares but with more people moving to the oat-y side, plant based milks are fast becoming the norm. Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) is seeing success with their
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With just four months of operating cash in the bank according to last month’s quarterly report, cannabis company Creso Pharma (ASX: CPH) are back in the headlines inking deals with the latest collaborative agreement to potentially enter the Australian body care market via Dr Pickles. Key to the non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) signed is
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If you’ve ever wanted to determine the cause of that ache, pain, cough or sniffle sans doctor, you’ve likely found yourself at Healthdirect’s symptom checker. Aside from hosting a hypochondriac’s best friend, Healthdirect is a valuable resource, providing free Australian health advice. The government-funded service comprises a website, a National Health Services Directory and a
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While nordic horse racing in Australia may be best known for its charismatic Swedish racecaller, racing in Norway could soon catapult onto the global stage with the investment being made in their industry starting with upgrades to their tote system via a 10-year engagement with wagering tech company BetMakers (ASX: BET). The increase to international
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