NSW pub and club licence ban extended
While the state government reviews the effectiveness of its controversial lockout laws, the ban on new pub and club licences in Kings…
Suspected salmonella outbreak at Sydney restaurant allegedly leaves 35 patrons ill
A Chinese restaurant located within the Wenty Leagues Club in Wentworthville, Western Sydney, is allegedly at the centre of a food poisoning…
Malaysian worker hired under a 187 visa underpaid over $45,000: Fair Work
A Malaysian worker that was brought over to regional Queensland to work as a restaurant manager was underpaid over $45,000 and employed…
Bruce Solomon hits out at lockout laws during AHA Hall of Fame acceptance speech
One of Sydneys most prominent publicans, Bruce Solomon used his AHA Hall of Fame acceptance speech to slam the NSW governments lockout…
Licensee receives six month suspension for management failures
A former licensee has been banned from working in NSW licensed venues for the next six months after failing to implement adequate…
Alice Springs restaurant workers underpaid by $25,000
Two Alice Springs restaurants have been ordered to backpay dozens of workers close to $25,000 in wages and entitlements following an investigation…
Labor supports compromise on 457 Visa income thresholds
Labor has agreed to support the passing of the China Australia Free Trade Agreement without the prerequisite of increasing the Temporary Skilled…
New industry body aims to protect chef title
The commercial cookery industry is becoming increasingly vulnerable to widespread abuse and is experiencing the collapse of a respectable and exclusive trade…
UK bar fined $200k; failed to heed warnings on liquid nitrogen drinks
A UK bar has been fined 100,000 ($216,000) following a 2012 incident which resulted in a young woman having her stomach removed…
Outdoor dining focus for new Martin Place
The City of Sydney is inviting public comment on new draft policies designed to improve the look and amenity of the city,…