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New Zealand chef crowned 2025 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year

Auckland chef clinches top culinary title, two awards and $15,700 in prizes at Australia’s longest running culinary competition.   A culinary star...

Sydney’s Cibaria set to open at Sofitel Noosa after resort revamp

A big name in Sydney dining is heading north, with Alessandro Pavoni set to open Cibaria Noosa beneath the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort on Hastings Street....

Pubs and cafes fear squeeze of RBA card surcharge ban

Small businesses across hospitality, retail and fuel outlets have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to reconsider its proposed ban on card surcharges,...

Accor swoops on four Elanor hotels for rebrand

Hotel giant Accor is adding four more properties to its network, striking a deal with Elanor Investors Group to rebrand venues in Byron Bay, Adelaide and...

Port Adelaide café owner calls out aggression after staffer knocked over

A Father’s Day lunch at Port Adelaide’s Banksia Tree Café turned ugly when an 18-year-old staff member was knocked over by a departing customer. Owner...

Sydney pub operator suspended after failing to disclose past convictions

A familiar face in Sydney’s hospitality scene, Brian Sarkis, has been banned from holding a liquor licence or managing a pub for six months after failing...

Sushi Oe and other Japanese heavyweights head to Sydney Fish Market

After years of delays and tenant disputes, Sydney Fish Market’s $836 million redevelopment is finally getting some big culinary names – and Japanese...

Australian chef speaks out on alleged comments by Marco Pierre White

An Australian chef has gone public with claims that Marco Pierre White made inappropriate remarks to her during a recent job in the UK, saying the experience...

Man hospitalised after hotel shooting in Manunda

A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after being shot at a Cairns hotel in the early hours of Tuesday. Police were called to the Palm Royale Cairns...

Crown Sydney restaurants unite for a culinary showcase

For the first time, Crown Sydney’s iconic restaurants will come together for an exquisite and unforgettable dining experience, giving guests the opportunity...