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ACTU push for $30 minimum wage increase

by Leon Gettler In a piece of news that will affect restaurants, eateries and hotels around Australia, the ACTU is seeking a $30-a-week increase in the...

Chur Burger, the legends behind Sydney's burger craze, launches the Sausage Dog Today

"Australia's (delicious) answer to the American hotdog." The Chrissy Cuts’ pork shoulder, smoked hickory and brown sugar sausage, on sale at Chur...

Back-pay for Canberra workers

Dozens of workers in Canberra have been underpaid more than $22,000, recent investigations by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed. In two cases, the...

What NOT to do - NSW Register of Penalty Notices as of 31 March 2016

ANGELO'S TRADITIONAL PIZZERIA   PADSTOW   Fail to take all practicable measures to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests   $880     2016-02-15 PEKING...

DJs plans for the food market

by Leon Gettler In news that might concern restaurants and eateries, the new chief executive of upmarket department store David Jones John Dixon says...

Airbnb is not cheaper than hotels: study

by Leon Gettler A study has found that Sydney hotels offer just about as good a deal as an Airbnb booking. The study by hotel group STR compared prices...

Golden Battered Pork, Chicken and Beef by Hakka

In today's dynamic commercial kitchen environment, working conditions are more demanding than ever with one of the major challenges being the high cost...

Darwin eateries “on notice” over underpayment of overseas workers

Two popular Darwin eateries have been put on notice after they were found to be short-changing overseas workers thousands of dollars. The businesses...

Marina Mirage and Glass Restaurant sued for $650,000-plus

by Leon Gettler A woman is suing Marina Mirage and fine dining restaurant on the Gold Coast for damages starting from $653,850 for negligence after she...

Takeover battle is no concern to the hotel industry

by Leon Gettler Hotel executives say they’re not losing any sleep over the multi-billion dollar takeover battle for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. In...