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Approval for airport hotel

Management at Newcastle Airport say passengers from the Central Coast and Upper Hunter will benefit from a new 95-room hotel approved for the facility. Developer...

Raw eggs warning to restaurants

Canberra restaurants that use raw eggs in their food are "dicing with death", according to the ACT's chief health officer. Dr Paul Kelly told a public...

South coast oyster producer nominated for prestigious award

A New South Wales far south coast seafood business has been nominated for a prestigious national award. Tathra Oysters has been recognised for their produce...

Crappuccino

Elephant dung is now the coffee supplier of choice for those with too much money. Connoisseurs are paying up to $50 per cup to sample the northern Thailand...

Dan Murphy's trials takeaway draught beer

Woolworths has earmarked up to 30 Dan Murphy's stores for a roll-out of draught beer dispensary units that will enable consumers to purchase takeaway "growlers"...

Rydges takes over Sails Port Macquarie

Rydges Hotels and Resorts have been appointed to manage Sails Resort in Port Macquarie from 1 July 2013. The new owners, Bayside Group, are significant...

Keep on holding on

How do you find the right staff—and how do you keep their skills up to date? Catri Menzies-Pike asks the experts… The hospitality sector is booming...

Reforms to 457 visas should not proceed

The accommodation industry has joined the call for reforms to 457 visas to be scrapped. Speaking on behalf of the industry, the Accommodation Association...

Fair Work Ombudsman in Cooktown next week

The Fair Work Ombudsman will visit Cooktown next week to help employers and workers learn more about their workplace rights and responsibilities. Fair...

Major concerns on 457 visa approach

Statement by Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) Managing Director, Rodger Powell. TAA has serious concerns about the Government’s plans to restrict...