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$204,000 penalties for Brisbane fast food operators

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $204,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a Brisbane fast food business after they used false...

Former Senate power broker’s restaurant dispute turns nasty

Powerbroker and Labor lobbyist Graham Richardson’s dispute with long-time associate Danny Meares continues to turn sour. Richardson took action against...

Police officer under investigation after violent pub incident

Confronting video has emerged of a South Australian police officer allegedly pushing and dragging an Eastern suburb pub patron. An investigation is now...

Restaurant side salads now optional as the price of lettuce soars

Some Aussie pubs are considering making side salads optional with the increased price of lettuce making it too expensive to offer to everyone.  Lettuce,...

Minimum wage rises but hospo workers will have to wait to see it

Those on the minimum wage will be paid an extra $1.05 an hour from July 1, as the base rate lifts from $20.33 to $21.38 – a 5.2% increase. However, hospitality...

Adelaide's trendy new TRYP hotel assembles pre-opening team

TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide, a 120-room hotel which promises to be one of the city’s hippest new spots to stay, is assembling its pre-opening...

Don’t stand so close to me: Popular Carlton café angers nearby neighbours

The Florian café in Rathdowne St Carlton has found itself in a fight with its residential neighbours. The popular venue often has lines of people queued...

Popular Queensland resort relisted for sale as tourism picks up

Queensland’s Castaways Resort and Spa has been relisted for sale. When it first entered the market in September 2021, the owners expected to sell for...

NSW government offers $100K to late night hospo traders during the Vivid Sydney festival

The NSW government announced last week that it would pay a combined total of $100,000 to 12 bars and restaurants near Circular Quay to cover any additional...

Popular Japanese burger chain chef dies suddenly at age 38

Kerby Craig, founder of the successful Japanese burger chain Ume, has died at the age of 38. Over the years, the celebrated chef had worked at Michelin...