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Hope Russia roo trade will prompt industry revival

Western Queensland MP Bruce Scott says he is hoping the first shipment of kangaroo meat to Russia in several years marks the start of a revival in the...

The state that closed for Christmas

The SA government's introduction of part-day public holidays has turned South Australia into a ghost town According to Restaurant & Catering SA, a...

New direction

The latest trends in hospitality design were on display recently at the Eat Drink Design Awards While food is the cornerstone of any successful establishment,...

Mexican wave

Mexican cuisine continues to ride the heights of new popularity, but while fajitas may be the dish de jour, industry veterans warn that diving into Mexican...

Ikea. Marriot to open Moxy hotels through Europe

US hotel chain Marriott says it is teaming up with Swedish furniture giant IKEA to launch a new budget hotel brand in Germany and Europe, called Moxy Hotels. Over...

Appetite for expansion

American burger franchise Carl's Jr wants to open 300 stores in Australia. Carl's Jr is set to launch in Australia with the American burger chain announcing...

Pork industry ad banned by watchdog for telling porkies

Advertisers warned not to bag competitors. A TV advertisement for the Australian pork industry has been banned after the advertising watchdog found claims...

Owner of country hotel raised the bar for publicans

GLORIA FRY, 1914-2013      Devoted racegoer: Gloria Fry.     Gloria Fry was one of Australia's longest-serving female publicans....

Martin Boetz to part ways with Longrain

LONGRAIN founding partner and executive chef Martin Boetz is quitting the business after nearly 13 years. There has been persistent speculation about...

Premier's staffer stands down over email leak

A sexual harassment scandal at Sydney's Star Casino has reached the office of the New South Wales Premier and claimed its first political casualty. The...