Change penalty rates, reform work agreements, urges Productivity Commission: experts respond
Sunday penalty rates will go under Productivity Commission recommendations, but overall our workplace system was basically operating well, it found.
The Hotplate taken to court over alleged copyright infringement of MKR
The Seven Network has told the federal court that Channel Nines new reality cooking show, The Hotplate is infringing the…
Productivity Commission recommends flat weekend penalty rate for hospitality
The latest Productivity Commission report has recommended a flat penalty rate be applied across weekends for the hospitality, restaurant and…
Winners of the SA Savour Australia Awards for Excellence announced
The best of SAs restaurateurs, caterers and caf operators were recognised at the Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards…
Nominees announced for the 2015 Time Out Sydney Food Awards
The nominees for the seventh annual Time Out Sydney Food Awards have been announced.
NICI and William Angliss launch Indigenous pre-employment program in VIC
William Angliss together with the National Indigenous Culinary Institute (NICI) have officially launched the Indigenous pre-employment program, Skills for Success…
Ravenshoe caf demolished following fatal accident
A Queensland caf that was badly damaged following a gas explosion has been demolished.
Sydney’s Inner West bars to trial lockout laws
Ten venues in Sydneys Inner West have signed up to a voluntary six month lockout law trial.
Sokyos Chase Kojima named Chef of the Year at TAA NSW Awards
The Star has taken out a number of categories at the recent 2015 Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) NSW Awards for…
Bendigo restaurant operators fined $142,000 over staff underpayments
The former operators of a Bendigo restaurant have been fined $142,000 following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.