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Small Business Help a Phone Call Away

The fast-paced world of small business can be confusing and, at times, catch out even the best operators, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman. Bakery and patisserie...

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Payroll Tax Relief to Boost Victorian Hospitality Businesses

Increasing the payroll tax threshold to $650,000 and exempting displaced apprentice wages from payroll tax will reduce business costs, encourage employment and support growth in the Victorian...

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The Outback Kneads More Cafés

The Outback Kneads More Cafés The Northern Territory and Federal Governments are investing $7.35 million to establish 21 bakery-café businesses in remote communities. The investment will provide...

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Easter Penalty Rates Cripple Retailers

Australian retailers who opened their stores across the Easter weekend were forced to bear the brunt of much higher costs, with penalty rates applicable for up to...

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No Match for Matcha

No Match for Matcha Food trends come and go but it appears matcha is here to stay (for a while at least). The magic green dust –...

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Food Authority Makes Example of Defunct Bakery

Food Authority Makes Example of Defunct Bakery A New South Wales bakery that closed last year has been fined for selling unsafe food and breaching hygiene standards....

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Healthy Food Looks the Part

We could soon be saying goodbye to doughnuts, ‘freakshakes’ and skyscraper burgers with the latest insights into consumer trends showing healthy food eating and social and environmental...

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Give It a Poke

Give It a Poke! Poke cakes have been around for a long time, but they are currently enjoying a massive resurgence. A great idea for bakers in...

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Goodman Closes Tamworth Bakery

Goodman Closes Tamworth Bakery Goodman Fielder is about to close its north-west New South Wales operations, relocating production to its factories in Sydney and Canberra. The move...

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Industry Gives a Truck About Sustainability

Industry Gives a Truck About Sustainability Industry association Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) has said the South Australian Government must ensure growth in food truck permits doesn’t...