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New texts drag O'Farrell into Star scandal

The scandal surrounding Sydney's Star casino has deepened to embroil New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell in potentially the most damaging political...

Silver Needle CEO Iqbal Jumabhoy joins TAA Board

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) welcomes Silver Needle Hospitality MD & Group CEO Iqbal Jumabhoy as the newest member of its Board. TAA Chairman...

Human waste found in recalled oysters

Oysters from a south-east Tasmanian farm blamed for an Easter gastro outbreak have been found to be contaminated with human waste. About 60 people contracted...

Capsule hotel idea expands outside Japan

Munich airport is a hectic place where the noise from mobile phones and the thousands of people milling about means it is difficult to find a quiet corner...

Restaurant's pay-what-you-want experiment

Customers ordering a bowl of turkey chilli at a St Louis-area Panera Bread cafe can pay a penny, or $5, or $100. In other words, whatever they decide. Three...

Magill revamp spells end game for top chef Jock Zonfrillo

What's happened to the beautiful relationship between Penfolds Magill Estate and head chef Jock Zonfrillo? One minute Penfolds' PR people are pressing...

What not to do! Week 14

What was busted this week and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that...

Premier's staffer fronts casino inquiry

The Premier's suspended communications director Peter Grimshaw has denied he tried to use his influence to have Sydney's Star casino's former managing...

Awards for Excellence nominations are now open

2013 Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for ExcellenceNominations are now open!Nominations for the 2013 Savour Australia™...

Australian venues meet in Melbourne to put safety first

For the first time Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) brought together safety managers from Australian venues to discuss streamlining processes...