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Coffee’s new superpower?
For decades, coffee has been the fuel that keeps the hospitality industry moving. From the early-morning café rush to the late-night venue espresso, coffee is woven into Australian culture. But now, fascinating new research suggests your daily cup may be doing far more than simply waking people up. A major international study published in Nature…
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The new lemon drink trend
There’s a sharp, citrusy shift underway in Australia’s drinks market, and it’s hard to ignore. Lemon, once a supporting flavour, has taken centre stage across multiple categories, from ready-to-drink (RTD) cans to premium liqueurs. What began as a niche preference has evolved into a full-scale trend, fuelled by changing consumer tastes and a growing appetite…
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Buffets are disappearing in Vegas
Las Vegas Buffets Are Disappearing For decades, the Las Vegas buffet was a defining part of the Strip’s identity and was synonymous with value, variety, and excess. But that model is rapidly fading. The closure of long-standing venues like the MGM Grand Buffet highlights a broader shift in how casinos operate and what customers now…
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The quiet beverage shift: tea finds new momentum
Tea is experiencing a resurgence in Australia, driven by wellness trends, cost pressures and changing consumer habits. While older Australians remain the core market, younger drinkers are reshaping the category through specialty, herbal and premium teas, creating new opportunities for hospitality operators to rethink their beverage mix. While coffee continues to dominate Australia’s beverage landscape,…
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What Australia’s coffee trends mean for clubs
Australia’s coffee culture remains one of the most refined and deeply embedded in daily life, underpinned by a long-standing commitment to quality, technique, and consistency. Originating from post-war European migration, the local market has evolved into a sophisticated espresso-driven landscape where both consumers and operators hold high expectations. Today, coffee is not simply a beverage…
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How one hospitality team built its own software ecosystem
How One Hospitality Team Built Its Own Software Ecosystem Technology inside licensed venues has grown rapidly over the past decade. Gaming systems, membership platforms, POS, loyalty programs and marketing tools all play an important role in the modern club or pub. But while venues have invested heavily in these systems, operators are still frustrated by…
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Introducing the future of cocktail service in Australian venues
Over the past two years, Awesome Cocktails has grown a strong footprint of Mixologiq machines across Australia, earning the trust of leading clubs, hotels, bars, and hospitality groups. Now, we’re proud to announce the latest innovation: the Mixo 20 V2, featuring 20 bottles (8 refrigerated and 12 ambient) designed to handle high-demand cocktail service with…
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Seafood menus get a makeover
A new wave of transparency is coming to Australia’s hospitality industry, with diners set to notice a key change on menus across the country. A federal regulation shake-up will see pubs, restaurants, takeaway outlets, and fast-food chains begin to clearly label the origins of the seafood they serve, giving customers clearer insight into what’s on…
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Distillery Botanica embraces festive spirit with gin-gerbread and new berry liqueur
In a match made in gin heaven, the Distillery has partnered with award-winning Central Coast gingerbread expert Adri’s Gingerbread to create the ultimate festive workshop. Held at the Erina distillery on December 13 (from 11:30am-1pm), the Gin-gerbread House Decorating Workshop is $95 per person and includes the chance to build and decorate a gingerbread masterpiece…
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Gin Lane brings BookTok to life in immersive mythical & magical new pop-up event
Gin Lane on Kensington Street has been transformed into an immersive fantasy world following the launch of its limited-edition pop-up, which features a range of experiences inspired by some of BookTok’s most viral reads. Drawing on the worlds of Gen Z cult favourite ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ and Millennial classics ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Lord of…
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The science of a coffee cup: how shape affects taste
Australian customers have very sophisticated coffee tastes and understand the difference between a good and bad brew. A bad cup of coffee can make or break a café in a club or pub. Here is some great information on the science behind how the shape of the coffee cup itself can assist in producing the…
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Country of origin labelling for seafood in hospitality
From the business.gov.au website new information has been posted about the new rules and has provided some answers to questions around what is included: Hospitality businesses must label seafood with country of origin If you sell seafood dishes for immediate consumption, whether it’s eaten at your venue, taken away, or delivered, you must inform customers…
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