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A Giant Oculus and Floating Glass Sculptures: What’s New at the Australian War Memorial

The iconic Canberra building is undergoing a dramatic, $550 million redevelopment. In partnership with the Australian War Memorial, here’s what’s new – and coming soon.

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Huge Volumes of Whey Go to Waste. We Could Do Much More With This Nutrient-Rich Liquid

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United Cup Finals at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

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Royal Croquet Club Will Return in 2018

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Royal Croquet Club Will Return in 2018

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“Buy Now, Think Later”: Why My Brand Boycotts Black Friday
Black Friday is now an expected fixture of the sales calendar. But what has it and other “shopping holidays” done to our habits of consumption and the value we place on the things we buy?
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Winning Global Awards Is Nice – but Aussie Distilleries Can’t Stop There
We’ve proven ourselves time and again on the international award circuit. But if we’re to truly take Australian spirits global, we need a new approach – and it starts at home.
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If Pasta Is Worth $30, So Is Char Kway Teow
There’s a perception in Australia that Asian cuisines should be cheap. Here’s why that perception needs to change.
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Why We’ve Pledged To Sell Only Human-Made Artwork
Does the value of art change if a machine helped to create it? The co-founder of Australia’s largest online art marketplace thinks so.
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Just In: Mona’s Ladies Lounge Is Permitted To Reopen as a Women-Only Art Installation
The unstoppable Kirsha Kaechele led a convoy of 70 women in her latest court appearance, all wearing power suits and pearls. The state’s Supreme Court has now allowed the gallery to reinstate the artwork.
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Vale Greg Malouf, Australia’s “Master of Modern Middle Eastern Cooking”
The Melbourne-born chef grew up in a Lebanese-Australian household with kibbeh in his lunchbox and Vegemite in the cupboard. Many restaurants, cookbooks and awards later, Malouf’s impact on the culinary landscape is profound. Food writer Michael Harden pays tribute to a titan who paved the way for Middle Eastern food in Australia.

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All Men Are Responsible for Ending Sexual Assaults in Hospitality Workplaces
The recent allegations against Sydney hospitality group Swillhouse laid bare a longstanding and seemingly intractable problem – but there is a way forward.
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Merivale Showed “Hundreds” of Staff CCTV Footage of Guests Having Sex
Following yesterday’s allegations of inadequate support of sexual assault victims, the ABC reports that uncensored video showing public urination and sex in a lift was shown to staff at awards event The Merivales.
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The ABC Alleges Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Inadequately Supported Sexual Assault Victims
After speaking to a number of patrons and ex-Merivale staff, the national broadcaster reports allegations of on-the-clock drug use, staff not being “allowed to say no” to intoxicated customers, and female guests being put in potentially unsafe environments.
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Musicians Should Get a Minimum Rate of $250 per Performer, per Gig
“Around half of Australia’s working musicians earned less than $6000 last year, which is a mere 15 per cent of the national minimum wage, forcing most to look for work elsewhere,” she says.
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Sexual Harassment in Hospitality: What To Do and Who To Call
Earlier this year, Jamie Bucirde published a landmark report on sexual harassment in hospitality. In the wake of the allegations about Sydney group Swillhouse, she has compiled a list of tips and resources on what to do if there’s harassment or abuse in your workplace.
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Is Technology Ruining Restaurants, or Just Changing Them?
Legendary New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells had a grim assessment of the industry after reviewing them for over a decade. Does one of Australia’s top critics agree?

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A Giant Oculus and Floating Glass Sculptures: What’s New at the Australian War Memorial

The iconic Canberra building is undergoing a dramatic, $550 million redevelopment. In partnership with the Australian War Memorial, here’s what’s new – and coming soon.

Opinion

Huge Volumes of Whey Go to Waste. We Could Do Much More With This Nutrient-Rich Liquid

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United Cup Finals at Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

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“Buy Now, Think Later”: Why My Brand Boycotts Black Friday

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If Pasta Is Worth $30, So Is Char Kway Teow

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Vale Greg Malouf, Australia’s “Master of Modern Middle Eastern Cooking”

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Merivale Showed “Hundreds” of Staff CCTV Footage of Guests Having Sex

The ABC Alleges Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Inadequately Supported Sexual Assault Victims

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