How the budget affects hospitality businesses
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How the budget affects hospitality businesses
By now, you’ve probably heard of the personal income tax cuts from the 2025-26 federal budget. But what impacts will the changes have on hospitality businesses?
In yesterday’s budget address to parliament, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers noted 25,000 business have been created on average since Labor came to office.
“We respect and admire the hard work, aspiration and sacrifice behind those record numbers, which is why we’re going into bat for small and local businesses in this budget,” said Chalmers.
“Protecting them from unfair trading practices; funding our Buy Australian campaign to support local producers; providing new resources for the regulator to level the playing field for smaller players. And delivering tax relief for hospitality venues, brewers, distillers and wine producers.”

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The power of continued community partnerships in restaurant marketing
The most effective partnerships go beyond donations; they integrate into your brand’s story and values, reinforcing a restaurant’s role as a vital part of the local community.
Building strong community partnerships isn’t just about giving back — it’s also a strategic advantage. At Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, we’ve seen firsthand how meaningful collaborations can drive brand loyalty, enhance customer engagement, and create a lasting impact. The most effective partnerships go beyond donations; they integrate into your brand’s story and values, reinforcing a restaurant’s role as a vital part of the local community.
Here are six key strategies for developing impactful community partnerships and why they matter:
The power of continued community partnerships in restaurant marketing

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NSW was officially Australia's top holiday destination in 2024
NSW was officially Australia's top holiday destination in 2024, with record-breaking visitors numbers and expenditure
New data shows that NSW ranked as Australia’s leading destination in 2024, with domestic and international visitors spending $53.2 billion across the state
At Time Out Sydney, we might be a little biased (shining a light on the very best of what NSW has to offer is our bread and butter), but we’re of the opinion that our state is home to the most stunning holiday spots on earth. According to the figures, the rest of the world agrees: with NSW (and Sydney specifically) ranking as Australia’s leading destination for both domestic and international visitors in 2024.
NSW was officially Australia's top holiday destination in 2024

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6 ways to upgrade your warewasher
There’s no need to sell on your old warewasher – instead, give it a new lease of life with upgrades to make it bigger, faster and more efficient
Operators sometimes don’t have the cashflow to invest in a sparkling new warewasher, but suppliers are coming to the rescue with their latest innovations, which can transform an existing appliance.
From accessories that diversify a warewasher’s capabilities to retrofitted systems that expand its capacity, we take a look at six additions that can help expand a warewasher’s potential.
1. Clean plastic thoroughly and hygienically
Reusables such as bottles, plastic cups and glasses, food storage bowls and containers all need to be washed and stored hygienically.
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