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Rotten times for food producers as second tomato farm folds

Bundaberg tomato farm, Basacar Produce, went into voluntary administration last week, with more than 40 workers losing their jobs. Basacar Produce is...

Woolies to add seven Dan Murphy's this quarter

Woolworths Liquor has reported another quarter of "pleasing" growth across all its brands, but pubs division ALH Group experienced flat comparable sales...

"First ever" beer cocktail comp

Melbourne bar Black Pearl has teamed up with local breweries and spirit brands to host a beer cocktail workshop and competition on May 15 in Melbourne...

Hilton Brisbane unveils vintage glamour

Following a $14 million refurbishment, the Hilton Brisbane has unveiled an upscale and swanky new bar.Vintaged Bar + Grill offers guests a social hub under...

Brave new world of wine retailing

The way we buy wine online is changing. Fast. The new world wine web is all about speed: daily deals, flash sales and quickie auctions that last only a...

Labour hire operators allegedly underpaying foreign worker $8000

The Fair Work Ombudsman is prosecuting the operators of a labour-hire company for allegedly underpaying a foreign employee in Victoria more than $8000. Facing...

Pilbara hotel accommodation under review

The Pilbara Development Commission is concerned the mining industry's monopoly on hotel accommodation is holding back tourism in the region. It has brought...

Sun Coast businessman buys drinks firm

Sunshine Coast businessman Peter Lavin has bought local bottled water and soft drink company the Cooroy Mountain Group. The company was placed into receivership...

Abattoir resuming camel meat processing

As many as 40 jobs could be created when an abattoir at Peterborough resumes the processing of camel meat. Rising demand from the Middle East will see...

What not to do!!! $15,840 in Fines!!!!

A Campbelltown restaurant was fined $1,760 by a Local Court for several breaches of food safety laws below. Trade Name: Kebab Delux Nature and circumstance...