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Cadbury and exporters funding may suffer cuts: Commission of Audit

The National Commission of Audit has recommended that Cadbury factory funding in Tasmania be abolished, along with 16 other industry assistance programs.   The...

Canberra's new liquor laws fail to stop violence in venues

The ACT government will consider further crack downs on the trading hours of pubs and clubs, outlet density and licence fees, as a new report reveals a...

Powdered alcohol, seriously? A health risk we don't need

Opening a bottle and pouring liquid into a glass isn’t exactly an arduous task but a US company hopes to release a powdered variety to make consuming...

Only one week until Hotels Have Hearts

The New South Wales hotel industry’s gala charity night will take place next Wednesday at Sydney’s Hilton and for the first time silent auctions have...

Chef Justin North's downfall complete, from Becasse star to banned owner

Fallen star: Justin North banned by ASIC. Photo: Janie Barrett He was once a star of Sydney’s restaurant scene, a hatted chef in the Sydney Morning...

Sydney's The Star casino gets new chief

Casino operator Echo Entertainment Group has appointed former Crown Resorts executive Greg Hawkins to run its flagship Sydney casino The Star. Mr Hawkins...

Ben Shewry’s Attica the only Aussie restaurant in World’s 50 Best list

Australia’s sole representative, Ben Shewry, arrives at the awards in London last night. Picture: World’s 50 Best/ William Reed Business Media View...

New chef Sharn Griener for Chin Chin

Incumbent Ben Cooper has been made group executive chef ahead of the imminent launch of Kong next month and the interstate expansion IN a business...

Booze floor price knocked back by government body

AUSTRALIAN drinkers shouldn't be forced to pay a minimum price for alcohol even though the move would probably reduce booze-fuelled harm, the National...

New player AG&E in $95m pubs splurge

The Beverly Hills Hotel in Sydney's St George district is one of the properties in the AG&E portfolio.   A new entrant has emerged in the busy...