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Addressing the skills shortages and adopting new trends will ensure hospo’s survival

For the hospitality industry to thrive and survive in 2022 it will need to adopt a range of different trends, including conscious dining, gourmet takeaway...

Historic Marrickville pub evacuated, and cat dies after arson attack

A historic pub in Sydney’s inner west was gutted by fire in a suspected arson attack that tragically killed the pub’s cat ‘Whiskey’.  The Royal...

Gold Coast cafe in liquidation after real estate stoush

A Gold Coast café has been placed into liquidation after claims were made that it was trading insolvent.  The fate of the Sandbar Cafe, on the Esplanade...

Gold Coast restaurant fined $225K for underpaying cook

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $225,500 in penalties in court against the former operators of two Chinese restaurants on the Gold Coast who underpaid...

Opera House dining no longer a dog’s breakfast as canines shoo the seagulls away

The Sydney Opera House restaurant strip has found a novel way to keep the seagulls at bay: hired dogs have been brought in to scare them away. For over...

High school students help QLD restaurant owner sort out staff shortages

In a bid to tackle current staffing shortage problems, the owner of a high-end Hastings St restaurant in Queensland has taken a unique recruitment approach:...

$185m Reconnect WA package to safely re-engage with the world

Multi-million dollar boost to promote Western Australia as safe and full of opportunity Multifaceted package to target tourists, skilled workers and international...

The finalists are in for Proud to be a Chef 2022

Anchor™ Food Professionals is again recognising, developing and supporting apprentice chefs to become the culinary leaders of tomorrow, and has announced...

Not closing yet: Rockpool owner under immense post COVID financial pressure

The operator behind the Rockpool Bar & Grill, Spice Temple and Sake is questioning its ability to operate in a post pandemic world, saying COVID-19...

Bringing back the ‘decadence’ of Double Bay’s InterContinental hotel

Developer Paul Fridman wants to bring back decadence and nostalgia to Double Bay’s InterContinental hotel.  In a surprise acquisition, Fridman purchased...