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The latest on Australian hospitality: POS and payment changes, produce price trends, staffing, regulation and the cost pressures shaping venues in 2026. No fluff, just what matters to your margins.

NSW food waste separation laws 2026
Regulation

NSW food waste separation laws 2026, what every venue needs to know

From 1 July 2026, NSW venues must separate food organics or face fines up to $500,000. Here are the compliance dates, penalties and exactly what to do.

May 2026 · 8 min read
Foodhub expands Australian market, 30,000 new venues targeted in 2026
Technology

Foodhub expands Australian market, 30,000 new venues targeted in 2026

The global food ordering platform is doubling down on the Australian hospitality market with a major expansion push targeting independent operators.

May 2026 · 3 min read
RBA rate decision, what it means for hospitality venues carrying debt
Economy

RBA rate decision, what it means for hospitality venues carrying debt

The May rate decision has direct implications for venue operators with business loans and equipment finance. Here is the breakdown.

May 2026 · 4 min read
Fresh produce prices in 2026, what's driving cost increases for Australian restaurants
Supply

Fresh produce prices in 2026, what's driving cost increases for Australian restaurants

A combination of weather events and transport costs has pushed wholesale produce prices up 12 percent year-on-year. Here is what venues can do.

May 2026 · 5 min read
Hospitality staff shortages, the tools helping venues do more with less in 2026
Workforce

Hospitality staff shortages, the tools helping venues do more with less in 2026

Self-order kiosks and AI scheduling are moving from luxury to necessity as labour costs remain elevated across the sector.

May 2026 · 6 min read
Melbourne pub closures accelerate, what's behind the trend and how to protect your margins
Industry

Melbourne pub closures accelerate, what's behind the trend and how to protect your margins

A record number of Melbourne pubs have closed in the first quarter of 2026. Rising costs and delivery platform commissions are the primary drivers.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Square fee increase hits Australian cafés, what are the alternatives?
Technology

Square fee increase hits Australian cafés, what are the alternatives?

Square's revised transaction fee structure is pushing more Australian café operators to evaluate alternatives. We compare the options.

April 2026 · 4 min read

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