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Lack of chefs a problem for Sydney restaurants

Sydney restaurant owners are struggling to find enough workers to fill shifts, despite the high unemployment rate. There are several reasons for the lack...

Crown investigation coming to a close

A formal investigation of Crown Resorts by the financial crimes regulator has begun to look into their potential failings to comply with money laundering...

Ballina pub closed for Covid Breaches

The Shaws Bay Hotel in Ballina will be shut for a week from 5am today after repeated COVID safety breaches resulted in two $5,000 fines. NSW Police referred...

Tony Carroll to broaden Adelaide’s seafood experience

A specialty seafood restaurant has come to the ground floor of 2 King William Street in Adelaide.  Led by executive chef Tony Carroll, Fishbank has opened...

Torquay hotel development now for sale after equity falls through

An $80 million, five-storey hotel development site is now for sale in Torquay, after financial backing for the project stalled.  Money yet to be released...

Cairns hotel accuses former staff member of $700,000 fraud

A Queensland court has heard that a former worker at Pacific Hotel Cairns defrauded the company of $700,000 between 2015-2018, whilst working in their...

Outdoor dining numbers to increase in NSW

Welcome changes to COVID restrictions are on their way for NSW hospitality businesses. Those that are permitted to provide outdoor services, will soon...

Damning phone call brings hotel quarantine failures to light

Victoria Police has demanded more information with regard to the ongoing hotel quarantine inquiry. This request comes after a submission that former chief...

Potts Point restaurant breaches COVID rules for a second time

A Sydney restaurant has been fined $5000 for operating with an outdated COVID safety plan. The Apollo restaurant located on Macleay St, Potts Point was...

James McMahon to carry on the Catalina legacy

The Catalina fine dining restaurant in NSW is entering a new phase, six months after the shock death of its founder Michael McMahon.  On 28 April, McMahon...