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Packer casino to yield less tax

James Packer's proposed VIP casino at Barangaroo could deliver the state about $800 million less in gambling taxes than originally claimed, or close to...

Wine judges fail the test

A study in the United Kingdom has found wine judges are no better than the general drinker at picking the most expensive wine in a blind taste test. Oxford...

Liquor licence application for super clinic

The owner of a cafe who has applied for a liquor licence at the Broken Hill GP super clinic says it will not be bad for patients and attract drunks. The...

Young banana farmer turns to flour

Three years ago Robert Watkins' love of innovation was driving him to find new and better ways to get his lady finger bananas to market. He developed...

Wine waste offered to hungry cows

A wine industry processor in southern NSW has thrown a lifeline to Victorian farmers struggling to source feed this winter. This vintage, Tarac Technologies...

WA tourism industry reeling at Hames resignation and says strong leader needed

The WA tourism industry says it is still reeling after Kim Hames was forced to give up the tourism portfolio. The deputy Premier, who is also the Health...

What not to do! Week 30

What was busted this week and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that...

Beng-beng chocolate bars: recall

The NSW Food Authority advises: Carefour is recalling batches of Beng-beng chocolate bars sold in Asian grocery stores nationally. The product contains...

Skills shortage driving up pub salaries

Top level chefs and venue managers are now in such high demand that hotel, bar and restaurant owners may be forced to offer up a stake in their business...

Kings Cross pub on the market

The ground floor of the historic Manor building in Sydney's Kings Cross, including the former Mansions Hotel, has been listed for sale. The large footprint...