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    News & Updates — Restaurant & Catering Australia

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    A group of young hospitality staff in aprons laughing and smiling together, showing teamwork and motivation in a restaurant setting.
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    Employee Motivation in Hospitality: What Really Works for Restaurants, Cafés and Caterers

    Employee Motivation in Hospitality: What Really Works for Restaurants, Cafés and Caterers In hospitality, the ...
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    R&CA
    Sep 6, 2025 10:41:47 AM
    “Busy café scene with customers seated at the counter and tables, baristas preparing drinks behind the counter, and pastries on display.
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    Always Busy? The Hidden Upside in Hospitality

    Always Busy? The Hidden Upside in Hospitality
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    Sep 2, 2025 1:39:08 PM
    Street view of a café with stained glass windows and the number 129 above the entrance. The front glass panels display the words “EAT • DRINK • TALK,” with two people seated inside at tables. The café has a rustic wooden door and warm interior lighting, giving it a welcoming, local atmosphere.
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    What every venue owner needs to know about music licensing – The law, fines, and infringement

    What every venue owner needs to know about music licensing – The law, fines, and infringement
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    OneMusic
    Aug 29, 2025 2:59:06 PM
    A café scene with a clipboard on a wooden table showing the words “Marketing Strategy” and simple hand-drawn graphs. A barista wearing an apron smiles in the background, with a cup of coffee and salad on the table, symbolising foodservice marketing planning.
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    The Power of Simple

    In foodservice, the temptation to overcomplicate marketing is everywhere. New menu items, themed nights, ...
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    R&CA
    Aug 27, 2025 10:00:00 AM
    Chef working in a busy commercial kitchen with digital AI network graphics layered over the scene, symbolising the integration of artificial intelligence in food preparation and hospitality operations.
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    AI in Hospitality: What’s Changing in 2025

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept for restaurants, cafés, and caterers; it is a tool ...
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    R&CA
    Aug 20, 2025 9:57:26 AM
    Smiling restaurant staff member in an apron holding a plated dish, standing in a warmly lit dining space with guests in the background.
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    Food, Service, and Stories Guests Remember

    Food, Service, and Stories Guests Remember
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    R&CA
    Aug 12, 2025 4:24:36 PM
    Four friends enjoy a lively meal together at a casual restaurant, laughing and sharing food around a brightly lit table. The graphic includes the Restaurant & Catering Australia logo and a quote: “Australians Still Dining Out: What the Latest ABS Data Tells Us About Hospitality Spend” – John Hart OAM, National President, Restaurant & Catering Australia.
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    Australians Still Dining Out: What the Latest ABS Data Tells Us About Hospitality Spend

    Australians Still Dining Out: What the Latest ABS Data Tells Us About Hospitality Spend Posted: 03 August 2025
    John Hart OAM
    Aug 3, 2025 4:13:07 PM
    John Hart OAM speaks at the Welcome Back to Parliament event, standing at a podium between banners for the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Restaurant & Catering Australia.
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    R&CA & FSAA Deliver United Message to Parliament

    Hospitality Sector in Crisis: Industry Demands Urgent Reform at Parliament House Event
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    R&CA
    Jul 25, 2025 5:22:52 PM
    A group of professionals dining together in a bright, modern restaurant. A woman in the foreground smiles while enjoying a fresh salad, surrounded by a variety of colourful dishes and greenery, capturing a vibrant and social dining atmosphere.
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    What Diners Aren’t Telling You — And Why It Matters More Than Ever

    What Diners Aren’t Telling You — And Why It Matters More Than Ever By Restaurant & Catering Australia In ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    Jul 23, 2025 8:00:00 AM
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    5 Insurance Mistakes Hospitality Businesses Can’t Afford to Make

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    Jul 16, 2025 10:36:30 AM
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