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Australians are struggling with food insecurity and the Iran war is set to make it worse
“Food insecurity is no longer a fringe issue — it’s becoming embedded across the community.” Across Australia, more people are turning to food relief as everyday essentials become harder to afford. What was once a challenge for a smaller group is now affecting a much broader mix of households. Speaking to ABC News, Nick highlighted…
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What the war will mean for food security in Australia, and how governments should respond
Australia produces plenty of food, but that doesn’t guarantee food security in a global crisis. Our system relies heavily on imported inputs like fuel and fertiliser, as well as stable international supply chains — all of which could be disrupted by war. Nick spoke to Croakey Media about how food security is not just about…
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Nick Rose on ABC Sydney
What is in Australia’s new food security strategy and does it go far enough? In this ABC Sydney interview, Sustain ED Nick Rose discusses why we need a food security strategy, what it should include and how can we take a whole of systems approach from paddock to plate. Click here to listen to the…
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Sustain in The Conversation
“Australia is at an important moment. Meaningful change and strengthening food security could help millions of Australians well into the future. To truly secure Australia’s food future, government action must prioritise the systemic drivers of insecurity, inequality and ecological decline.” This the call from the Sustain team and others, as covered in this article exploring…
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Nick Rose talks health on ABC Radio Perth
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, poor diet has overtaken smoking and alcohol as the leading cause of early death and disease in Australia. So what’s going wrong with our current food system and what can be done to fix it? Dr Nick Rose is Executive Director of Sustain: The Australian Food Network and…
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Nick Rose (Sustain ED) on Radio Fremantle
In this Radio Fremantle broadcast interview (Monday 8 September 2025 – starts at 1:05) Sustain ED Nick Rose discusses the state of Australia’s food systems and what reform might look like .
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‘The government’s proposed food strategy must put people over profits’ in The Conversation
On election night, a triumphant Anthony Albanese took to the stage brandishing a Medicare card as a symbol of the nation’s commitment to public healthcare. Click here to read what the Sustain team believes needs to come next.
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‘Grocery Price Fury’ on The Project
“Grocery Price Fury”. That’s how The Project covered the cost-of-living crisis this election. They’re not wrong. In our like-for-like comparison of groceries from a supermarket and local Melbourne grocer Gasko’s, we payed $25 less at the locally-owned shop. In this segment the Project team fact check our findings and learn how the supermarkets use choice…
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Food regulation & small growers on ABC Radio
Some farmers in Australia are concerned that selling at farmers markets may no longer be viable due to changing regulations. In New South Wales, these regulations are under review, and with the dominance of food duopolies, the role of smaller operations in our food system is increasingly important. Click here to hear Sustain Founder Kelli…
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The Growing Food Justice team talk community farming on 3RRR
In this 3RRR broadcast interview, Fakefasters Carlson, Kirby & Rachel chat with the Growing Food Justice community farmers Jess Redlich & Allara Briggs Patterson to talk about their work.
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Costa’s Corner – Sustain’s Ninth Birthday
In his regular column, local food legend Costa Georgiadis shared his reflections as Sustain hits the nine year milestone.
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How Sustain is building healthier, just food systems by Bank Australia
In this piece, Sustain staff speak to how food systems are endlessly complex, encompassing everything from food production through to policies, processing, community access and food waste management. As a Bank Australia customer and community customer grant recipient Sustain is addressing these intricacies at multiple leverage points, all while helping us make fruitful use of…
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Building Healthy, Suburban Food Systems in Matters Journal
In this wide-ranging piece, Sustain CEO Nick Rose sits down with writer Nikki Stefanoff to discuss how Sustain’s work across urban farming, support for policymakers, advocacy and more are integral to building better food landscapes for everyday people. was featured in this piece on how Australia’s can beat soaring inflation and cut everyday food expenses.
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Cost of Living in The Guardian
Sustain CEO Nick Rose was featured in this piece on how Australia’s can beat soaring inflation and cut everyday food expenses.
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Urban agriculture hits the airwaves on ABC radio Sydney
Costa Georgiadis, Lou Ridsdale and Nick Rose had a chance to go beyond soundbites to cover the big picture food system crisis points and inspiring stories of local and personal action. This was a great example of how to use multiple perspectives to tie a food-system story together and the role of tangible examples (like Costa’s farm-school-refugee community…
