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Coffee Prices Heating Up

While a coffee will still set you back the most in Perth, the average cup price is going up around the country, with Melbourne recording the most...

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Workplace Bullying Know Your Obligations

Recent changes to legislation have made it more important for employers and employees to be aware of, and take seriously, their responsibilities in terms of preventing and...

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Social Enterprise Bakery Celebrates First Birthday

After a lot of hard work and support from its board, staff and affiliated organisations, The Bread and Butter Project has turned one. Created by the team...

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457 Visa Requirements Under Scrutiny

In an effort to negotiate a new labour agreement for the hospitality industry, the Immigration Department is reviewing its strict English language requirements for foreign workers. As...

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True-blue Pie Maker Goes Maroon For Charity

Former South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Sean ‘Garlo’ Garlick has added Queensland colours to Garlo’s Pies’ offering for the duration of the 2014 NRL State of Origin series....

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Fair Work Ombudsman Targets Record Keeping In New Campaign

In a bid to raise awareness of record-keeping obligations, the Fair Work Ombudsman has announced inspectors are planning to visit 350 businesses throughout New South Wales, Victoria,...

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Hospitality Workers Take Pay Cut For Sunday Work

The foodservice industry has won a long-running battle to cut Sunday penalty rates, with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) deciding to reduce Sunday loadings for casual staff...

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Opportunity Awaits For Scholarship Hopefuls

Now in its 24th year, the prestigious Australian Baking Industry National Scholarships program is currently accepting entries, promising a host of opportunities for talented pastry cooks and...

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Continental Patisserie’s Grand Chocolate Affair

One of Sydney’s largest patisserie companies has launched its new factory, a 3800sq m custom-built premises, with the aim to supply new product ranges to more regions...

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New Zealand Pie Staple Lives On

Kiwis will continue to enjoy popular pie brand, McGregor’s Pie, thanks to a Dunedin-based manufacturer determined to keep the iconic food local. The Marlow Group has taken...