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Smoking ban to be backed up with new by-law

The Baw Baw Shire Council, in Victoria's east, has voted to create a local law banning smoking in public areas. The shire put a trial ban in place 12...

Melbourne food wholesaler allegedly underpaid employees more than $300,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman is prosecuting the operator of a Melbourne food wholesaler for allegedly underpaying 46 employees - including many foreign workers -...

Coke to go back to beer

Coca-Cola Amatil is taking steps to re-enter the Australian premium beer market after a trading restriction is lifted at the end of next year. The drinks...

Leaseholders consider class action against AAA Tourism

A group of accommodation providers are considering a class action law suit against AAA Tourism over the management of its Star rating scheme. In a statement...

Innovative Brisbane venue to open soon

The team behind Brisbane’s Limes Hotel and Rooftop Bar will be launching a new venture, Alfred & Constance, which will offer patrons a range of different...

IHG appoints GM for Coogee Beach

InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed a new hotel general manager for Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, Kate Gerits. Kate, who will oversee the hotel's...

The recipes for disaster

Every chef has a tale of things gone awry, a kitchen incident they would rather forget. But when asked, most chefs have no hesitation recounting their...

Young Waiter of the Year announced

James Audas, Australian Young Waiter of the Year.   Sydney sommelier James Audas from Black by Ezard was named 2012 Australian Young Waiter of...

Young Chef of the Year announced

Stewart Wesson, Australian Young Chef of the Year.    Adelaide Hills chef Stewart Wesson, chef de partie at Bridgewater Mill was named the 2012...

Young Restaurateur of the Year announced

Katrina Birchmeier, Australian Young Restaurateur of the Year.   Hobart restaurant Garagistes was in the spotlight at the Electrolux Appetite...