November 8, 2023

Every summer brings the threat of bushfires. This year, summer is expected to be hotter than usual, and with that comes the increased risks not only in rural areas but across many parts of Australia. The recent clubhouse fire at Eastern Golf Club in Yering, north-east of Melbourne, is a stark reminder of why businesses

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November 8, 2023

Latest research finds Australians have upped their commitment to supporting local businesses and workers, with gratuities increasing despite the ongoing economic pressures. The rising cost of living has not dulled consumer confidence in hospitality, as the latest Tipping Trends Report by Zeller reveals significant increases in both the average value and frequency of tips. The

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November 1, 2023

A Victorian golf club is dealing with the fallout of ice and smoke and mirrors, as its former treasurer is convicted of embezzling nearly half-a-million dollars from the accounts. Located around 20 minutes from Bendigo, Belvoir Park Golf Club is a not-for-profit community club that relies on volunteers to operate. Travis Austerberry began playing golf

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November 1, 2023

In a matter of weeks, Australian hospitality businesses will need to show they can meet the new Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. By 8 December 2023, any business that prepares or serves food must be compliant with the new Standard 3.2.2A, which covers food safety practices. According to the Australian Institute of Food Safety,

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November 1, 2023

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, a startling 62 per cent of Australian women in paid work experience domestic and family violence. Mounties Group, a ‘community centred, profit for purpose organisation’, with ten clubs in New South Wales, has identified the responsibility the workplace holds to identify and respond to such incidences.

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