Alan Deans is senior partner at Last Word Corporate Communications, and is a former journalist and editor.
Quay’s snow egg: The dessert that changed fine dining
Peter Gilmore's MasterChef snow egg drove bookings, crashed servers and reshaped fine dining. While Quay is closing its doors on February 14, 2026, the legacy of the snow egg will live on.
Flow Hive: 10 years to design, 477 seconds to crowdfund
Cedar Anderson's Flow Hive became a hit two years ago when a crowdfunding campaign to raise $91,000 hit its target 477 seconds after launching.
‘Want to work here? Go make mistakes on someone else’s watch’
Angus Kennard started out counting nails and measuring rope for his dad's business. The business became Kennards Hire, and Angus became CEO.
How Lauren became Australia’s first full-time Instagrammer
In the early days of Instagram, Lauren Bath was a chef snapping photos in her spare time. Now it's her full-time job, with more than 400,000 followers and a stream of corporate clients.
