The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) has made a statement saying it “slammed” the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposal to ban credit and debit card surcharges, calling it a short-sighted, anti-small business policy that will drive up menu prices and put further pressure on an already strained hospitality industry. “This proposal is tone-deaf and…
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A very large and small bottle. Wine by the bottle (and beyond) – why size sometimes does matter After talking about labels and stoppers, it is now time to talk about bottles. Most of the time, when people picture a bottle of wine, they’re imagining the classic 750ml format. It’s become the global standard for…
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Join Maldon Inc’s big chill
Entertainment at last year’s popular bonfire event. Maldon’s trader association, Maldon Inc, has started working towards its Maldon in Winter festival for 2025, with the dates confirmed as Saturday 21 June to Sunday 20 July 2025. Maldon Inc aims to build a bigger and better festival by gathering ideas and recruiting volunteers from every possible…
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Shire planning scheme review adopted
Council last week voted to adopt the findings and recommendations of the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme Review (2024).
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