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Aussie underdog takes on ready-to-drink whisky market 1/21/2015

An Australian underdog is now among the giants of the ready-to-drink (RTD) whisky and bourbon industry and ready to take them on.

Lycra-clad cyclists 'not welcome': WA hotel 1/13/2015

A week after a WA hotel dismissed allegations four lycra-clad cyclists were denied entry because diners had complained about the smell and appearance of their outfits, the hotel has ...

Lockout laws blamed for iconic Sydney bar's closure 1/13/2015

Iconic Sydney watering hole The Flinders, which recently closed its doors, has blamed failure on the NSW government's lockout laws.

Kings Cross records lowest assault rate in 10Y 12/30/2014

Kings Cross has recorded its lowest rate of assaults in 10 years, according to recent figures.

'Harm minimisation' key focus of NSW Liquor Act reforms 12/9/2014

A review of the NSW Liquor Act includes new harm minimisation laws, as well as "new measures to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve regulatory processes", the state government ...

Enraged medical groups water down Pete Evans' anti-fluoride comments 12/8/2014

Celebrity chef Pete Evans' recent comments about water fluoridation have riled health lobby groups, with Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victorian president Dr Tony Bartone ...

It's The New Era for bartender cocktail competition 12/2/2014

The Bombay Sapphire bartender competition has been run and won in Melbourne, with the team at Black Pearl taking out first place for their drink, "The New Era".

Sydney's lockout laws lifted for NYE celebrations 12/2/2014

Sydney's controversial lockout laws will be lifted for New Year's Eve to improve safety within the general CBD area.

Hospitality workplace policies – is your business covered? 11/26/2014

Work visas, employee contracts, drugs and alcohol policies, health and safety regulations, and even data collection laws – nobody ever said hospitality SMEs have it easy when it ...

Technologically advanced liner 'brings industry into 21st century' 11/18/2014

She's smart, fashionable, tech savvy, boasts a skydiving simulator, dodgem car circuit and even a scenic crane. If those amenities aren't enough to float your boat, perhaps her ...

The Pros & Cons of Creating a Themed Bar 11/17/2014

Stiff competition in the adult nightlife market leads to challenges when trying to carve out a niche, and creating a themed bar is one way to differentiate a new venture.

Iconic pub to be removed from 'most violent' list 10/28/2014

The historic hotel The Mean Fiddler at Rouse Hill in Sydney's north west is set to be taken off the list of the state's most violent venues.

Key Steps for Hiring the Best Restaurant Manager 10/27/2014

Restaurant managers have a significant impact on the success and profitability of a restaurant. Despite being one of the most important hires in the industry, many owners conduct a ...

7 Examples of Creative Hospitality Marketing 10/20/2014

Large and small businesses alike strive for maximum exposure from their marketing efforts, and hospitality marketing in particular requires creativity to attract notoriously fickle ...

ID scanners keep banned troublemakers away 10/7/2014

ID scanners at high risk venues in Sydney's Kings Cross are serving their purpose in keeping banned troublemakers out and away from the precinct, according to Minister for Hospitality, ...

Iconic wine label Hardys signs Glenn McGrath as cricket ambassador 10/7/2014

For many Australians summer, cricket and wine is a winning combination – and it seems Hardys agrees, with the well-known brand welcoming Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath ...

Grape expectations: Australian wine production set to rebound 9/16/2014

Australia has long produced some of the most renowned wines in the world. However, over the past decade Australia's wine production industry has faced a host of difficulties, which ...

'Awards for Excellence' recognise Qld's finest in hospitality 9/16/2014

The Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence took place in Brisbane last week (8 September) to celebrate the best restaurateurs, caterers and café ...

Cider in the sun: consumption, revenue set to rise 9/4/2014

Spending on cider in Australia is expected to rise by 21.5 per cent over the next five years, as the alcoholic beverage continues to gain in popularity.

Point of PIN-only: hurting hospitality or overdue shift? 8/25/2014

The mandatory shift to PIN-only debit and credit card payment authorisation via EFTPOS machines, which tentatively came into effect on 1 August 2014, is widely regarded as a necessary ...

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