When deciding on a weekend away, Victorians often love nothing more than booking a luxurious winery stay with a top-notch restaurant on site. But for just a night or two away, the distance it takes to drive to the state’s main hotspots (on either the Mornington Peninsula or in the Yarra Valley) can be a … Read more
Popular restaurant booking company TheFork has announced it is leaving the Australian market, in a major shake-up to the hospitality industry. “After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that TheFork will be discontinuing its operations in Australia,” the company said in a statement to users on Monday. TheFork is a leading restaurant booking platform, … Read more
About 100 employees at a Melbourne restaurant-to-retail company have lost their jobs after being told via email with less than a day’s notice. Calia Australia, which has been in voluntary administration since June, announced it would be closing its two Melbourne restaurants “effective immediately” on December 28. The news was shared to its employees, about … Read more
A popular Perth bakery chain has “unexpectedly” closed one of its locations. Mary Street Bakery Claremont, in Perth’s western suburbs, shut just before Christmas, letting customers know with a sign in the window. The store, which had been open for three years, apologised for the sudden closure and thanked customers for their loyalty. Watch the … Read more
Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger — credited with the rise in popularity of the concept of eating out for breakfast or brunch — has died, surrounded by his family, in London. The 54-year-old died “peacefully” in hospital on Christmas Day, according to a post on his Instagram account. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian cook … Read more
Celebrity chefs are remembering Australian “brunch” pioneer and restaurateur Bill Granger as a “wonderful human”, after his death at 54. The Australian chef died on Christmas Day, surrounded by his family, in London. Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson are among the first to pay tribute to Granger, who is credited with making “us all fall … Read more
Yakult Australia has been targeted by a cybercriminal group, with over 95GB of data stolen including passports and company contracts. The company, which sells probiotic drinks, posted a statement on its website on December 23 announcing its Australian and New Zealand IT systems had been compromised. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Yakult Australia caught up in … Read more
World-renowned Australian chef Bill Granger had seemingly inspired one of his daughters to venture into the food world. Granger’s second daughter, 20-year-old Inès, appeared to have a keen interest in cooking, taking after her father. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian cook and restaurateur Bill Granger dies aged 54. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment and … Read more
Hugh Jackman and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness have surprised with the release of their first joint ‘statement’ since announcing their split in September. The former couple has issued the message to remember their friend, the late Australian chef and restaurateur Bill Granger, who died on Christmas Day aged 54. The Hollywood actor took to his … Read more
Bill Granger reportedly died following a short battle with cancer. The Australian chef and restaurateur, who was 54, was diagnosed with the disease months before his death on Christmas Day, sources close to the family told the Sydney Morning Herald. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian cook and restaurateur Bill Granger dies aged 54 Stream the … Read more
