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    News & Updates — Restaurant & Catering Australia

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    Case Study - Nino's of Victor Harbor Locks in Market leading Rates to avoid 2025 Increases - Savings $12,000 a year.

    Nino's of Victor Harbor
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    Choice Energy
    Jun 24, 2025 8:22:14 PM
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    Small, Savvy and Vital: Why SMEs Are the Backbone of Australian Hospitality

    They might not always make headlines, but small to mid-sized restaurant businesses are doing the heavy ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    Jun 11, 2025 8:43:52 AM

    Venue Engineering: How Smart Spaces Drive Better Hospitality

    A well-designed venue does more than look good—it supports your team, enhances the guest experience, and ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    Jun 3, 2025 8:50:17 PM
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    2025 Catering Outlook: Rethinking What Clients Really Want

    The catering landscape has shifted — again. With clients tightening their budgets and expectations rising, ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    May 21, 2025 10:00:00 AM
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    R&CA advice that could save you and your small business

    Running a business is hard enough — staying compliant shouldn’t be a guessing game. From new wage theft laws ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    May 13, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Federal Election Policy Updates 2025

    Federal Election 2025: Where Do the Parties Stand on Workplace Policy? As campaigning ramps up, we’re ...
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    R&CA
    Apr 22, 2025 12:20:54 PM

    Fee Hikes Add Pressure to an Industry Already on the Brink

    Liquor licence fees have surged across NSW — with clubs and pubs facing increases of over 70% under the Minns ...
    The Daily Telegraph
    Apr 8, 2025 1:20:40 PM
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    Why the cost of brunch at your local cafe is increasing

    Egg prices have reached their highest point in 15 years due to the ongoing impact of Australia's bird flu ...
    ABC Online
    Mar 6, 2025 11:55:25 AM
    5 Reasons Why Your Hospitality Business Must Have Management Liability Insurance
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    5 reasons why your hospitality business needs management liability insurance

    The food service business can be fraught with management risks, from unfair dismissal claims by staff to ...
    Gallagher AU
    Feb 3, 2025 10:49:09 AM
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    R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam on Australia's Tipping Transformation: A 25% Surge in 2024 and Capital City Variations in Tipping Culture

    The ABC radio interview discusses the evolving tipping culture in Australia, noting a 25% increase in tips ...
    ABC Radio Melbourne
    Jan 28, 2025 11:56:33 AM
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