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Tassie apple history set to be tourism drawcard

Tasmanian organic apple grower and cider maker Andrew Smith is exemplifying Tourism Australia's latest campaign. Themed 'Restaurant Australia,' the campaign...

BW opens in Ballina - a dream for owners

With over 20 years' experience running hotels and a number of hospitality awards under their belts, Best Western's newest hotel owners John and Tina Turner...

Ascend moves into Victoria

Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection is stepping up its global expansion with the announcement that Lindenwarrah at Milawa in north east Victoria, is...

Magistrates crack down on unsafe practices

A magistrates court in Melbourne this month fined a catering company $55,000 for serving a frozen dessert that a waiter "guaranteed" was dairy-free. The...

Restaurateur hits out at online critics

Veteran chef, restaurateur and industry leader Russell Blaikie has urged hospitality businesses to "push back the tide of bile and madness" from internet-based...

Assault rates around pubs in the Hills District drop

Assault rates in and around licensed premises in The Hills district have dropped about 57% in five years, AHA NSW Director of Policing John Green said...

Former chef Jock Zonfrillo attracts Magill Estate staff to Orana and Street

Key staff who are leaving Magill Estate include restaurant manager Aaron Fenwick (dark suit, left), sommelier Josh Picken (dark suit, right) and head chef...

Tune Appoints 29-Year Old GM to New Melbourne Hotel

Tune Hotels has appointed one of the youngest general managers within its group to its first Australian property in Melbourne.  Nathan Copsey, 29, will...

Fair Work Ombudsman to audit Victorian bakeries

The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting Victorian bakeries in its latest campaign to ensure workers are being paid correctly. Fair Work Inspectors will audit...

Tax trouble for MasterChef couple

Away from the reality TV cameras, MasterChef alumni Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins have found the real world bites. The Series One stars admit they're...