The Queensland Government has announced a new grant program for Artisan Producers to help them grow their businesses, access new market opportunities and enhance their gourmet food expertise. To be eligible, your business must be an artisanal producer of gourmet food (including non-alcoholic beverages) based in Queensland, with less than 20 employees and using ingredients […]

Come with me, And you’ll be, In a world of pure imagination… This wildly colourful installation has arrived at The Grounds. Open from 7am daily, our installation is free to visit and there are so many things to explore. MEDIA RELEASE: We’re lighting up The Grounds laneways with giant neon lollipops, jumbo sweets and much […]

Envision have been recycling plastic bottle tops to produce mobility aids for children in need of prosthetic hands and arms. The campaign has been a huge success, but they still need help with donations to fund the processing of the tops. Envisions’ Roisin Carnie (On behalf of Sean Teer) had these words of thanks to […]

I’ve recently moved to a new suburb and made the trek to the local cafe which is positioned deep in a suburban area. On this occasion I just wanted a quick outing with my young son for a banana bread and a decent coffee. My experience in the cafe really made me think about the […]

Rancilio Specialty RS1 – the official espresso machine sponsor of the Golden Bean Coffee Roasters Competition and Conference, Australia/New Zealand. The team at Golden Bean are excited to announce the Australian partnership with the Rancilio Group as the espresso equipment supplier for this year’s Golden Bean Roasters Competition and Conference. Rancilio Group is no newcomer […]

Tax deductions for small business owners Tax time is fast approaching—it’s important to do your homework and know exactly what tax deductions you can claim. What can a business claim as a deduction on your tax return? You can claim a deduction for most expenses you incur to run your business, as long as they […]

One of the things I love most about my job is getting out on the street and visiting cafes. Walking into 15 or so cafes a day for a week gives you a really great snapshot of the industry. You also get to compare and evaluate many cafes, and occasionally you come across truly outstanding […]

Australia’s longest running culinary competition for young chefs, the Nestlé GOLDEN CHEF’S HAT AWARD is well underway across the country. To date, four two-chef teams have proved themselves to be rising stars of the cooking arena having had their cooking skills recognised in culinary institutions around Australia. Out of the gates, three of the four […]

The NRA show in Chicago. 18-22 May The international expansion for Alchemy continues with the recent exhibition of our Superfood Elixirs at the National restaurant show in Chicago. Working again with the team from HP Hood alongside Planet Oat Oatmilk, Almond Breeze and Oceana Coffee, sampling Turmeric Lattes, Energy Chai Lattes, Chai Lattes and Matcha […]

AUSTRALASIAN CAFE SCHOOL COURSES WITH FIONA SMART Fiona Smart is a hospitality professional with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. An owner of four successful cafe’s, Fiona’s philosophy includes; providing a compelling product that sells itself, building a team that is aligned with the business vision while supporting them in their growth as individuals, […]