It’s been a blockbuster 2025 at Broadsheet Access. And as end-of-year festivities kick off, we’re celebrating with 12 Days of Access: that’s 12 fab prize-package giveaways over 12 days that’ll have you (and your friends and family) set up for Christmas and beyond.

 

Each day we’ll reveal a new gift bundle from some of our favourite local independent brands, stuffed with goodies you can parcel out as presents to your nearest and dearest, offer to guests at your next holiday get-together – or just keep yourself for an extra dose of seasonal cheer.

 

Check here each day from December 1 to 12 for the current offer. Broadsheet Access members can enter each draw, so remember to pop by daily to make the most of the 12 Days of Access giveaways. (And if you’re not an Access member yet, what’s stopping you? Head here to join.)

 

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Day 4 of the 12 Days of Access:

Acide started as a lockdown project for Melbourne founder Jon Bussell and has since grown to produce more than 500 kilos of pickles and ferments per week. Each jar is crafted with precision using varied vinegar-to-sugar ratios and flavour profiles ranging from hot and umami to really sour. In short, the brand offers non-boring pickles (and kimchi and sauerkraut and mustard) that add a bit of zing to any meal. Here’s what Acide is giving away for the 12 Days of Access: one jar each zucchini bread and butter pickles, dilly beans, chilli crisp giardiniera, curry cauliflower, long green chilli, Florence fennel, edamame beans, dill cucumbers and deli-style mustard. Plus the Acide spice trio (togarashi, korma curry blend, Korean chilli), one Pickleslut cap and one Acide tote bag.

 

Day 3 Winner: Robyn C. (VIC)