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Family-owned v 'big wine': AFFW responds

Family wineries have succeeded in the Australian market because of their ability to think long-term in their business strategy in a way that corporate...

Private label won't last: Treasury Wine

Authentic wine brands will move back to the forefront of retail as the current cycle of wine oversupply nears its end, according to Treasury Wine Estates...

Mirvac postpones two resorts

Mirvac has put the development of its Foreshore Hamilton resort in Brisbane and the final stage in its Mariners Peninsula development in Townsville on...

Best Quest franchise in only 18 months

Quest Serviced Apartments held the company's gala awards dinner in Melbourne last week, recognising the leading franchises and franchisees across the Australasian...

Beckham, Ramsey cook up new business

David Beckham is opening a restaurant with his friend Gordon Ramsey. The 37-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player is teaming up with the Kitchen Nightmares...

Fruit business is cut and dried

It would be safe to suppose Tim Steele is the only person in history who started out in rocket science and ended up in dried fruit. It seems an odd career...

Good waitering 101

Picture this. You've just eaten something you didn't quite recognise and beckon the waiter for an explanation. "Tell me, good sir," you may say as the...

Vegetarians united on Beaufort Street

I am a fan of a veggie based breakfast but not everyone feels the same; some people just can't do without a tasty piece of  smoky bacon on their breakfast...

Strict rules for new Derby short-stay hostel

Housing Minister Terry Redman says a 54-bed, short-stay facility in Derby will help alleviate pressure on existing accommodation services. Mr Redman has...

Shire in dark about fast-food restaurant

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says it does not know what fast-food restaurant it has approved for the town. The council approved a proposal for...