Beloved Queensland brewer Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has announced the death of its co-founder Lee Fleming. Fleming, her husband Cliff and in-laws Neville and Gladys Fleming started the company that would eventually produce the popular Bundaberg Ginger Beer in the regional Queensland city in 1968. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Bundaberg Brewed … Read more
Some energy drinks sold in South Australian stores have double the maximum permitted level of caffeine, health authorities found during a recent blitz. About 700 highly caffeinated energy drinks were seized during the crackdown by South Australian health authorities on businesses selling non-compliant products. SA Health found some drinks contained levels of caffeine equivalent to … Read more
An iconic Australian brewery is at the centre of a legal battle over its council-approved expansion, which a church fears could send trainee priests into a “stupor” due to the fumes. The Anglican Church in Brisbane has lodged an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court seeking to overturn council’s approval of a new bulk … Read more
The eccentric owner of a popular casual dining restaurant chain has hit back at rumours that his food is frozen and cooked in a microwave. Rami Ykmour, owner of Rashays, posted a video to social media on Monday in which he ranted about the rumours that he called “slander”. In the heated video, Ykmour walked … Read more
A popular bar and restaurant in Sydney’s inner south is closing its doors after four years in operation. The Sunshine Inn in Redfern announced it would be shutting up shop earlier this week. In a statement on Instagram, the venue said the past four years had been “glorious”. “It’s been a wild ride,” it said. … Read more
Two Sydney restaurants have been forced to close after claims the current cost-of-living crisis has been “tougher” for the hospitality industry than the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners of two popular Sydney restaurants announced they were shutting up shop “effective immediately … with a heavy heart”. Rebecca Lines and Husband … Read more
A high-end restaurant chain has shut its doors for good just a month after its parent company entered voluntary administration. On Wednesday, Good Group Australia announced its steakhouse restaurant Botswana Butchery would cease trading, effective immediately. The company, which is the Australian branch of Good Group New Zealand, said the decision was necessary but made … Read more
Award-winning Queensland brewer Black Hops (BH) has vowed to keep its taprooms open despite going into voluntary administration. The Gold Coast-founded small business has not revealed why it was forced to relinquish control to accountancy firm Deloitte on Monday, other than to say it had “no alternative”. “Today, the BH board has made the tough … Read more
A popular Sydney restaurant chain has entered administration, putting about 180 jobs at risk. Five separate restaurants, all of which fall under the management of Elements Dining Group, have entered voluntary administration, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This includes Elements Bar and Grill restaurants at five locations in Pyrmont, Wooloomooloo, Darlinghurst, … Read more
IKEA Australia has announced it will offer half price hot meals on Fridays, including its iconic Swedish meatballs. The chain introduced Happy Days from February 23, where IKEA Family members can receive a 50 per cent discount on all hot meals at the 10 IKEA stores nationwide. Customers can enjoy the discounted meals from 11am … Read more