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Small producers start legal fund to fight food safety authorities

Farmers selling food at their farm gate say they have been forced to start a legal fund to protect themselves from government authorities. A farmer selling...

Two young Canberra chefs reach national finals of Golden Chef's Hat Award

Two young Canberra chefs are heading to the national final for the Nestle Golden Chef's Hat Award for the second year running. Georgia Harrison and her...

Full steam ahead for new Engine Room Cafe and gift shop

WHEN Terry and Leanne Jennings were given just 60 days to vacate the Ruthven St building which was home to their Avalon Crystals gift shop for 11 years,...

Demystifying the science process one beer at a time with Adelaide’s Science in the Pub

SCIENCE talk is not only happening in labs and lecture theatres, but also the local pub. On the first Friday of the month, hordes of people congregate...

Clark Island: Gorgeous Sydney Harbour showcase for new food and wine festival

CLARK Island will be transformed into a wine and food-lovers paradise with a new festival set to take place in the middle of Sydney Harbour in November. The...

Fears of alcohol-fuelled violence fear are fading

HONEYSUCKLE is the most popular, Hamilton can be dangerous.  Newcastle West lacks identity and the perception of other late-night Newcastle precincts...

Brisbane's first cat cuddle cafe aims to raise money for animal rescue

Cat lovers will soon have the opportunity to cuddle a cat while having their coffee — and raise money for animal rescue — when the city's first cat...

Melb laneway bar allegedly too grungy

When it comes to Melbourne's laneway bar scene, "grunge" is good, but one bar is in trouble for allegedly being too grungy. Laneway nightspot Sister Bella...

Newcastle alcohol campaigner welcomes extra licensed venues

A community campaigner says it is pleasing to see a doubling in the number of licensed venues in Newcastle has added to the city's vibrancy and diversity,...

Threat to penalty rates is 'WorkChoices by stealth', unions say

Bryan Kidman relies on penalty rates for up to 30 per cent of his weekly wage.  But under changes proposed by a Productivity Commission review of...