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NEW ANIMATIONS HELP LICENSED VENUE OPERATORS UNDERSTAND LIQUOR LAWS

People operating or working in licensed venues or events that sell or supply alcohol now have a new resource to ensure they comply with liquor laws, with the release of a series of short, educational animations. Liquor…

SCIENCE EXPLAINS WHY BEER TASTES BETTER COLD.

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold beer on a hot day after putting numerous hours in the office. Now, researchers have unveiled the reason behind the delightful taste of a chilled pint - and…

RISING BEER TAX PRICING PATRONS OUT OF THE PUB

For generations, the local pub has been at the heart of Australian communities, providing a place for friends to gather, celebrate and unwind. Today, however, a trip to the bar is becoming an increasingly…

TABLE FOR ONE, PLEASE

For many clubs and pubs, the traditional image of diners arriving in couples or groups is changing. More guests are choosing to eat alone, whether they're business travellers staying in accommodation,…

NSW BUSINESSES MUST SEPARATE FOOD WASTE

From 1 July 2026, thousands of NSW businesses will face a major shift in waste management, with new laws requiring food waste to be separated from general waste. The phased rollout will first apply to…

THE NEW DRINKING CULTURE

Australia’s relationship with alcohol is continuing to evolve, and for clubs and pubs the changes are becoming impossible to ignore. Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the…

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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…

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…

FEWER AUSTRALIANS DRINKING SWEETENED BEVERAGES

New data just released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirms that fewer Australians are drinking sweetened beverages than a decade ago, according to new data released today by the Australian…

THREE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST VENUES COME TOGETHER TO SERVE MINI MARTINI FLIGHTS

Three influential Australian venues from the World’s 50 Best are coming together this spring to serve up delectable flights of Grey Goose Tiny Tinis! Maybe Sammy (Sydney), SK Steak & Oyster (Brisbane)…

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,…

SCIENCE EXPLAINS WHY BEER TASTES BETTER COLD

There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold beer on a hot day after putting numerous hours in the office. Now, researchers have unveiled the reason behind the delightful taste of a chilled pint - and…