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Plastic coffee cups to be phased out, but consumers will pay more

A phase out of plastic-lined takeaway coffee cups and lids is on its way. Western Australia will become the first state to implement the ban and has warned...

Adelaide CBD set to get Karen’d with new diner

Adelaide is set to have its own Karen’s Diner with the controversial restaurant opening in the CBD in November. The establishment is known worldwide...

Top surfer killed by coward punch in pub brawl

One of Australia’s best surfers has been killed by a coward punch outside a pub on the NSW mid-north coast. On Saturday night Chris Davidson is alleged...

Fight over Watermark Bar and Grill gets nastier as former senator accuses JV partner of fraud

Fresh allegations of fraud have been levelled at Danny Meares, further souring the relationship between him and former ally Graham Richardson. The pair...

Melbourne council to reintroduce fees for outdoor dining and buskers

Outdoor dining and busking fees may be reintroduced in Melbourne’s CBD as the city resumes normal operations after being impacted by Covid for more than...

Australian hospitality could get a boost as foreign workers are trained in their home countries

Australian vocational training may soon be able to be undertaken overseas, meaning foreign workers won’t have to leave their home country to secure Australian...

Changes coming to the hospitality industry from 1 October 2022

As part of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) Annual Wage Review 2021-22, most awards had minimum wage increases come into effect from 1 July 2022. However,...

Famed Darlinghurst Italian restaurant stays put after sale of building

A two-storey Sydney building housing a dining institution has been sold for approximately $4 million, however the popular Italian restaurant will not be...

Hidden surcharges leave bad taste in Queensland diners’ mouths

Additional hidden fees at a Brisbane Mexican restaurant have left diners fuming. The fees hidden in the fine print of the menu at El Camino Cantina in...

Entries close soon for Chef of the Year

Chef of the Year is the most prestigious chef competition in Australia, and entries are closing soon. If you are a professional chef thinking about getting...