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Melbourne's rogue pubs and bars dodge crackdown

So far, the only licensed venue in Melbourne's CBD to be caught operating inappropriately is Wonderland Karaoke. Source: Herald Sun   The Baillieu Government's...

Chefs savour awards

It's the five days that have changed their lives. This year's West Australian Good Food Guide Awards Chef of the Year and Young Chef of the Year received...

Junior chefs bring it home for Queensland in national award

North Queensland junior chefs Adrian Winoto, aged 24, and Braden Honnery, aged 20, have triumphed in a respected national culinary competition to be the...

No relief on penalty rates despite review

The Gillard government won't budge on penalty rate relief for industries, like hospitality, disadvantaged by the awards. Fair Work Australia is reviewing...

$5b Gold Coast development canned by developer

Political fumbling has seen the developer of the massive $4.9 billion super resort on Gold Coast's Wavebreak Island pull out of the project. Singaporean...

Fines for minors who enter pubs and clubs

Underage drinkers and their parents would be fined up to $1000 for attempting to enter licensed premises or even setting foot inside bottle shops under...

Wagyu farmers' beef with fakes

Wagyu cattle farmers will introduce genetic testing and tougher certification to protect their prized meat from unscrupulous suppliers who charge premium...

City rivalry takes a seat in Siberia as chefs share their experience

Europe's best chefs have long been able to use their reputations to build restaurants across a continent. Now Australian chefs are following the international...

CBD food outlets on rise

The Melbourne CBD's growing population is a key factor in the rise of food outlets in the city centre, according to an analysis by Savills. Savills Retail...

Called to serve, Irish told beware bogans in thongs

West Australian hotels are about to launch an aggressive recruiting drive for more than 2000 young Irish waiters, chefs, receptionists, managers and housekeeping...