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Brisbane cake swap event faces investigation

The organisers of a Brisbane-based cake swap event are facing an investigation following multiple health and safety complaints and backlash from attendees. The event, Let Them Eat...

Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse co-founder awarded OAM

Baking institution Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse co-founder Ralph Plarre was recognised for his dedication to the industry with Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Ralph, a third...

The Wiggles top 2026 Hottest Pie Hundred

The popular song Party Pie by The Wiggles and The Tree of Wisdom, has been voted in the top spot in this year’s Hottest Pie Hundred. The...

Time on your terms: how sole traders can avoid burnout and build smarter boundaries

Do you ever feel like your time is no longer your own, despite being your own boss? When running a business solo, time doesn’t just equal money,...

Plum and pistachio bars

A traditional Bakewell tart consists of a pastry shell filled with jam and almond cream filling, finished with a layer of icing and a cherry on top....

South Korea claims 2026 Bakery World Cup

After two long days of competition South Korea has successfully claimed the Bakery World Cup. The competition was held as part of Sirha Bake & Snack 2026...

Unique hot cross bun collabs hit shelves

Love them or loathe them, hot cross buns are already hitting supermarket and bakery shelves across the country. For years now unique spins on the popular Easter...

2025 Fairy Bread Day donations reach all time high

In 2025 the annual Fairy Bread Day fundraising initiative has raised a milestone amount of $38,793.40 for The Pyjama Foundation. The initiative, spearheaded by Melbourne-based confectionery manufacturer...

Industry

Melbourne baker opens his doors after Vic fires

As fires raged across Victoria and Melbourne, Chris Mansour, who owns OneWay Lebanese Bakery in Lalor, has opened his doors to provide food and shelter for evacuees...

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Top Gong: Carla Penza

Carla Penza has had a huge few years, after taking out the Bake Skills competition in 2023 and the Sydney J Packham Baking Industry Medal this year....