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The Aussie pub ‘shout’ is drying up as drinkers ditch rounds for QR codes and budgeting

The age-old Aussie pub tradition of shouting your mates a round continues to decline, with new data showing punters skipping the shout in favour of paying...

Seafood diners to get more clarity as country-of-origin labelling laws land on menus

When you pick up a pack of prawns from the supermarket, it’s pretty clear where it came from. But at your local fish and chip shop, pub, or Thai takeaway?...

Outdoor dining fees permanently waived across Sydney

From today all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees will be permanently waived across the City of Sydney local area. The move will provide businesses...

Minimum wage increase starts today July 1st

The Fair Work Ombudsman says employers must ensure eligible employees get their 3.5 per cent minimum wage increase from the first full pay period starting...

Victorian restaurants plan mass shutdown over gas bans, warn of economic hit

Victoria continues to live up to its moniker of ‘protest capital of the world’, but the mooted protest by restaurants owners may well be warranted. Thousands...

Mexican chefs speak out on ‘smoke and mirrors’ Merivale experience


A group of former Merivale chefs from Mexico say they were sold a dream — only to find themselves overworked, underpaid and at risk of deportation if...

SafeWork NSW focus on preventing sexual harassment across NSW hospitality venues

A SafeWork NSW compliance program has issued 16 improvement notices to 11 hospitality venues across NSW in relation to sexual harassment work health and...

Adelaide farewells culinary icon Tony Sanso, aged 87

South Australia’s food scene is mourning the loss of one of its greats, with celebrated restaurateur Tony Sanso passing away at age 87 on June 18. Known...

NSW rolls out mandatory RSA training to tackle sexual harassment in hospitality

In important news for the hospitality sector in light of recent allegations, New South Wales has become the first state in Australia to introduce compulsory...

Late-night revival: Inner West Council approves 2am trading in new entertainment precincts

Bars and pubs in Balmain and Rozelle will be allowed to trade until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays following Inner West Council’s decision to approve six...