Myles Hume

A fully automatic machine is now a mainstay on the world's top latte art stage, proving that precision technology and barista skill can elevate each other – in competition and cafés worldwide.

Melbourne researchers have found that daily low-dose aspirin does not slow deterioration in central auditory pathway degeneration and presbycusis despite longstanding theories that vascular and inflammatory pathways may contribute to hearing decline.

Sixteen years ago, Viv Xiao arrived in Hobart with no real plan to stay. Like many students finding their feet in a new country, hospitality simply offered the most accessible work. But the longer he spent in cafés, the more he was drawn to it. The craft of coffee, the connection with customers, and the […]

A decade-long partnership between a nimble regional coffee brand and its behind-the-scenes roasting ally is unlocking new growth pathways across Australia’s specialty scene.

Coffee roasters across Australia are increasingly recognising the value of the Trimatt ColourStar AQ printer, with interest accelerating in the first quarter of 2026 as operators seek to bring packaging production in-house and cut costs.

As cafés expand into batch brew, cold brew and syrup-based drinks, COSTREE is offering automated dispensing designed to improve speed, consistency and workflow behind the bar.

As pressures mount on Kenyan coffee , integrated nutrient management – guided by portable soil testing – is helping farmers make more informed decisions to improve their yields.

Six-month – and imminent 12-month – clinical data for MiYOSMART iQ lenses signals a potential shift in myopia management, with results showing no progression on average in children. At the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress 2026 in February, HOYA Vision Care unveiled interim clinical findings that may mark a turning point in myopia management. Six-month data […]

Off the back of several high-profile acquisitions, EssilorLuxottica presented its fully integrated vision care and med-tech ecosystem for the first time at ARVO 2026. The integrated model combined myopia management and vision science, advanced diagnostics, AI-driven analytics and technology-enabled therapeutic solutions to support more holistic, data-driven patient care, the company said. In particular, it was […]

The rollout of super-automatic machines across a Melbourne hospitality group is helping redefine what high-volume specialty coffee looks like