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Cafe society: the 12 best new cafes to sink your teeth into

MARK LaBrooy was in Paris last year cooking at one of the world’s most prestigious culinary events when he realised he was missing something from home...

Chef brings a touch of Japan to North Bundaberg

ANYONE could be forgiven for thinking North Bundaberg was the new place to be in Bundy, with a little bit of Japan popping up right here in the rum city. A...

Old Clare takes in Silvereye, Automata; Guillaume Brahimi opening another bistro, and more

Just a coincidence? There in Kensington Street, in Sydney’s Chippendale, at the retail precinct under development (by veteran international property...

A pub for the people in Miles: a town beyond the boom

Few have ridden the highs and lows of a resources boom with the grace and humility exuded by refugee turned millionaire entrepreneur Son Ngo. In the coal-seam...

Career Spotlight: What I Do As A Bar Owner

Opening your very own bar kind of sounds like a relaxing retirement project — until you realise that creating a sustainable hospitality business is a...

The business fails that led to success: Matt Moran and Pam Brossman tell how they bounced back

YOU never hear a successful entrepreneur deliver a speech telling everyone that his or her success has come easy. You’re much more likely to hear about...

Dispute may cause historic hotel, Duke Of Brunswick to temporarily close today

ONE of Adelaide’s oldest pubs has closed today amid a dispute over who is responsible for maintaining the heritage property. The Duke of Brunswick,...

Peaberry Cafe sells simple sandwiches and delicious old-fashioned milkshakes

Matthew Blackmore said his goal when he opened the Peaberry Cafe in Croydon eight months ago, was for people to be able to buy good food without having...

Inside the $32,000 a night Australian hotel

A LUXURY hotel is opening its doors for the first time in Australia this week, but it isn’t your average stay. It’s essentially a shipping container,...

Baristas employed in Victorian schools as cafes take over traditional canteens

MELBOURNE’S love affair with coffee is spilling over into schools as old-fashioned canteens make way for trendy cafes. The caffeine revolution has...