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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...

Hospitality industry pushes back on Sydney gas ban over restaurant concerns

Sydney’s hospitality sector has voiced strong opposition to a new City of Sydney Council policy restricting gas use in new developments, warning the...

Emotional burnout is rising amongst Australia’s shift workers

Deputy has today released its annual Shift Pulse Report, revealing a growing emotional divide across Australia’s shift-based workforce. Based on 2.97...

Sydney diner sparks debate after ‘hidden’ tip appears on fine dining bill

A surprise service charge tacked onto a Sydney diner’s bill has reignited the tipping debate in Australia, with many questioning whether local venues...

ALH fined A$78,000 for allowing minors into pokies lounges at Melbourne venues

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) has been fined A$78,000 after admitting to breaches of Victoria’s gambling laws by allowing minors into...

Victorian payroll tax shake-up to benefit hospo businesses

Tens of thousands of Victorian businesses are set to benefit from payroll tax changes and reduced regulatory requirements, with the state government implementing...

Popular Manly Wharf restaurants Saké and El Camino Cantina to close

Two popular waterfront restaurants at Sydney’s Manly Wharf will close permanently on Monday, 30 June. The closure of Saké and El Camino Cantina is...

Tipping tensions rise as Australians push back

Resistance to tipping continues to grow in Australia, with new research highlighting a strong cultural aversion to the practice, particularly in hospitality. According...

Lab-grown meat pioneer Vow secures Australian approval, eyes dining debut with quail

Australian food-tech company Vow has become the first in the country to gain regulatory approval for the sale of cultivated meat. Founded in 2019 by George...

Sunshine Coast eateries face inspections

The Fair Work Ombudsman is inspecting fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés in the Sunshine Coast’s Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin this week...