Tag: Hospitality
Byron United airs fears over outdoor dining levy plan
A Byron Shire community organisation is worried about a proposed increase in fees for footpath dining.[MORE]
Taste stallholders on notice over pay
Stallholders at this year's Taste of Tasmania in Hobart have been warned to pay their workers properly.[MORE]
Hotel gets two-day trading ban for breaches
The Northern Territory Licensing Commission has found an Alice Springs hotel guilty of breaching the town's takeaway alcohol laws.[MORE]
Individual pay deals bad for women, inquiry told
A federal inquiry into pay rates has heard there is a widening gap in earnings for men and women who individually bargain over pay and job conditions.[MORE]
Economic woes not stopping restaurant visits
There appears to be no lack of disposable income in Queensland when it comes to eating out.[MORE]
Holiday boon for Queanbeyan
While the ACT Government is reviewing its Melbourne Cup public holiday, Queanbeyan is preparing to cash in. [MORE]
Melbourne Cup holiday could be changed: Stanhope
Tomorrow's public holiday could be the last on Melbourne Cup day for Canberrans.[MORE]
Ice-cream poo to be DNA tested
DNA testing will be carried out as part of the investigation into claims of poo found in ice-cream at a Sydney hotel.[MORE]
Confirmed: Poo in ice cream
NSW Govt says an ice cream sample at the centre of a contamination row has tested positive for faecal matter.[MORE]
Families demand CCTV footage over ice cream scandal
Two families that say they were served ice cream containing human excrement are demanding the venue release CCTV footage of the incident. [MORE]
Clubs flag opposition to alcohol licensing changes
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees says his Government will examine a number of ways to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.[MORE]
Cleaners set to clean up under new agreement
A major Australian cleaning contractor says a new agreement it has signed with unions is a win for its employees.[MORE]
Close pubs, clubs early to stop violence: Scipione
New South Wales Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has called for the state's pubs and clubs to be closed earlier.[MORE]
No economic harm as drinkers butt out: Study
A new survey has revealed Tasmanian hotels and bars have suffered no economic loss since smoking bans came into force nearly three years ago.[MORE]
Hotels expected to strain during Tour
The Hotels Association of South Australia says the State's tourist accommodation will be under significant strain to deal with the influx for next year's Tour Down Under.[MORE]
Union fears for Raptis jobs
The Hospitality Workers Union says it is seeking a meeting with the financially troubled developer Jim Raptis about his plans to sell the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Plan to ban booze from Melbourne strip clubs
Strip clubs in Melbourne's King Street could be forced to stop serving alcohol under measures being considered by the State Government.[MORE]
Fine food awards cook up a storm
A record number of products have been entered in this year's Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards.[MORE]
Figures show average mining wage tops $100k
Official figures show the average wage in the mining sector has climbed above $100,000 for the first time.[MORE]
Plans for fire-hit Geraldton Hotel to reopen soon
The owner of the historic Geraldton Hotel has reassured patrons the pub will reopen within a week.[MORE]
City of Perth bans smoking in alfresco areas
McGinty predicts statewide ban on alfresco smoking[MORE]
Calls for Government to bolster business confidence
Tasmania's Opposition parties have called on the Premier to restore faith in the economy as business confidence continues to fall.[MORE]
Business confidence bottoms out
The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says confidence in the state economy is at an eight-year low.[MORE]
Cooktown publican questions alcohol restrictions
A Cooktown publican believes alcohol restrictions introduced a month ago have changed but not stopped the drinking habits of alcoholics.[MORE]
Hoteliers back extended trading hours
There is a renewed sense of optimism among Newcastle hoteliers who have had their trading hours extended.[MORE]
