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Builder appointed for $4.4m Waikerie Hotel revamp

Construction work on a $4.4 million upgrade of the Waikerie Hotel is expected to begin in July. Fire destroyed part of the hotel in September 2011, causing...

Chefs meet in Melbourne to compete for Chef of the Year

Melbourne chefs Daniel Wilson (Huxtable), Mauro Callegari (True South), John Ayala (Richmond Hill Café & Larder), Nick Creswick (Libertine), Steven...

Fishers warned about yabby abnormalities

Recreational fishers are being warned not to consume yabbies with visible shell damage, after a number of yabbies were found to be affected with irregular...

D'oh! Australia fries its own sweet sensation

New Yorkers are in a sugar-induced frenzy over the latest pastry phenomenon and Melbourne had better watch out. Introducing, the cronut: part croissant,...

More money in fish and chips, says top restaurateur

Sydney's Otto Ristorante and three-hat Quay restaurant would make a "lot more money" if converted to fish and chip shops, general manager of both eateries...

Paradise Bay Island Resort re-launches

Following a 12 month closure, new owners have purchased Paradise Bay Island Resort and have given it plenty of TLC before its re-opening. Re-opening to...

New function venue for Whitsunday Resort

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort will soon have a brand new multi-purpose conference and meeting venue after receiving a grant through the Tourism Industry...

AHA calls for liquor licensing reform

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) today gave evidence to the WA Liquor Control Act Review Committee calling for changes that encourage licensee professionalism,...

$228,000 back-pay for workers in Brisbane and South-East Queensland

Workers throughout Brisbane and South-East Queensland have been back-paid a total of $228,900 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The...

Container deposit scheme will raise prices and cost jobs

The Australian Beverages Council has expressed concern that environmental groups are spruiking no price increases related to a proposed container deposit...