Hobart Chef Christian Ryan Wins Australia’s Chef of the Year
The Hobart chef, who has spent 22 years working in professional kitchens, has been named Australia’s Chef of the Year.
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Geelong Fresh Food Market Plan Could Create 91 Jobs
A new feasibility study has backed plans for a permanent fresh food and dining market in central Geelong, with the project forecast to generate signific...
Ballarat Drinking Chocolate Business Wins Three Medals at National Food Awards
Grounded Pleasures has earned three medals at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards, recognising its Ballarat-made drinking chocolate products in the com...
Plateful Perth Festival Brings More Than 90 Food Events to the City
Month-long celebration showcases Perth’s restaurants, chefs and local produce throughout August.
New Community Kitchen in Shepparton Transforms Surplus Food into Skills and Food Security
A new commercial kitchen at Shepparton Foodshare is helping reduce food waste while giving adults with disabilities practical cooking skills, confidence...
Bathurst Chef Brett Melhuish Brings Back Popular Truffle Dinner Experience
Food lovers in the Central West are preparing for the return of a special truffle dinner featuring Bathurst chef Brett Melhuish, celebrating seasonal pr...
East Orange Producers Market Celebrates Local Farmers, Fresh Food and Central West Flavours
A popular weekly farmers market in Orange is connecting shoppers with local growers, bakers and producers, showcasing fresh regional produce and support...
Fraternity Club Pleads Guilty Over Caustic Soda Contamination in Margarita Cocktails
A Wollongong club has pleaded guilty to food safety offences after two women suffered burns from margaritas accidentally contaminated with caustic soda...
Australia's Iconic Industrial Cafes Face Slow Decline as Workplace Culture Changes
Traditional industrial snack bars that once served generations of Australian workers are disappearing, with rising costs, redevelopment and changing wor...
Moringa growers fight to overturn FSANZ decision preventing sale as food product
Australian Moringa oleifera growers are seeking to overturn a decision by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) that prevents the plant from bein...
American Food Reviewer Samples Wollongong's Authentic Texas-Style Barbecue
Wollongong's thriving food scene has gained international attention after an American visitor known as "Texan Tyler" stopped by a local restaurant to sample its authentic Texas-...
Tinnie of the Week: Head into winter with Reckless Abandon
The article reviews “Reckless Abandon”, a winter-style dark ale brewed by Reckless Brewing Co. Described as full-bodied with roasted malt flavours, chocolate notes and a smooth...
Guzman y Gomez Abandons US Expansion After Mounting Losses
Australian Mexican food chain Guzman y Gomez has announced it will exit the United States market and close all of its Chicago-area restaurants after struggling to gain sales mom...
Hobart food relief demand surges amid rising cost-of-living pressures
Food insecurity in Hobart is increasing sharply, with charity organisation Oz Harvest reporting a significant rise in demand for emergency food assistance. In recent weeks, thou...
Hundreds of Riverina KFC workers may be entitled to compensation over missed breaks
allegations they were not provided legally required rest breaks during their shifts. Hundreds of former and current KFC workers throughout the Riverina region of New South Wales...
Food Price Inflation Holds Above 3 Per Cent Despite Broader CPI Surge: Rabobank
New Consumer Price Index data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australia’s headline inflation rate climbed to 4.6 per cent in March 2026, the highest annual...
Prison Gardening Program Helps Supply Fresh Food to Families in Need
A long-running horticulture program at Marngoneet Correctional Centre in Victoria is helping provide fresh vegetables to families facing food insecurity across the Geelong regio...