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    News & Updates — Restaurant & Catering Australia

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    A food business operator reviews receipts and financial records at a café table with a laptop open nearby.
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    EOFY Checklist for Food Business Operators

    30 June is closer than it looks. Here's what to work through before the new financial year kicks in.
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    May 13, 2026 1:30:45 PM
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    WHO'S AT YOUR TABLE — AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY WANT

    WHO'S AT YOUR TABLE — AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY WANT
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    Apr 22, 2026 2:01:14 PM
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    Food Waste in Hospitality

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    Apr 15, 2026 11:38:43 AM
    Restaurant & Catering Australia media release banner featuring National President John Hart OAM. Headline reads NSW Hospitality Businesses Call on State Government for Support as Rising Costs Push Sector to the Brink.
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    Media Release - 9 April 2026

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    Apr 10, 2026 4:26:49 PM
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    What the Latest R&CA Benchmarking Report Reveals

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    Apr 8, 2026 2:02:34 PM
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    Designing Your Autumn Menu

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    Mar 18, 2026 1:15:07 PM
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    Intentional Consumer

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    Feb 25, 2026 2:39:31 PM
    Large group of restaurant and catering professionals gathered on stage at the Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence, celebrating industry achievement and teamwork.
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    Celebrating the Work Behind the Service

    Why the 2026 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence Matter Hospitality is built on people ...
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    Feb 11, 2026 11:31:03 AM
    Chef preparing a seafood display with lobster, prawns and shellfish in a commercial kitchen.
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    What the New Seafood Labelling Rules Mean for Your Business

    Country of Origin Labelling for Seafood. What Foodservice Businesses Need to Know From 1 July 2026, new ...
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    Feb 3, 2026 2:20:55 PM
    Barista preparing coffee during busy service in an Australian café with customers in the background.
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    Cultural Moments & Revenue Opportunities

    Cultural Moments & Revenue Opportunities A practical guide for cafés, restaurants and caterers Every ...
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    Jan 21, 2026 9:32:39 AM
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