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RetailCommentsPremiumThermomix sales fall to five-year lows before buyout

New annual accounts for the company behind the all-in-one blender in Australia and New Zealand show annual net profit more than halved to just $2.04 million as revenue fell 8 per cent to $99.7m.

Sean Smith

‘Bittersweet’CommentsPopular Northbridge bar calls last drinks ahead of New Year

Lavish Habits boss Clint Nolan described the spot as a ‘game-changing’ venue when it opened in late 2017.

Simon Collins

footlooseA road trip around Wales

Steve McKenna picks five of his food and drink highlights in Wales

Steve McKenna

Sign the petitionVideoCommentsAre you a true Aussie if you don’t know how to make Milo?

Mackenzie Arnold and millions of Aussies are supporting a move for the Australian citizenship test to include knowing how to make Milo.

Kellie Balaam

TastePremiumWhat’s it like eating at Bali’s ‘dark menu’ restaurant?

Dave Smith on a trend

DAVE SMITH

WA NEWS PremiumChef ‘remorseful’ for joking about deterring rough sleepers

A Perth chef who bragged about ‘getting the hose out’ to stop homeless people from sleeping in front of hospitality venues says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ for his comments. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Hotel restoration CommentsDenmark Hotel rejuvenation bringing venue back to heyday

A historic Great Southern hotel is in the throes of receiving a much-needed face lift, with the new management team stripping back layers of the “totally underutilised” venue to reveal its heritage fabric.

Melissa Sheil

RottnestPremiumPutting Pinky’s Rottnest Island on the menu

Leyanne Baillie spends a pleasant day on WA’s favourite holiday island

Leyanne Baillie

LifestyleCommentsREVEALED: Six of Perth’s best night markets

Take the night off from cooking and enjoy the almost-summer weather with dinner at one of these outdoor food fiestas.

Cy Clayton

WA DAYCommentsLocal brewery, burger joint serving up delicious WA Day food

WA Day punters eager to put their feet up after a day exploring the festival will be able to grab a cold beer as they enjoy the smell of American-style barbecue and the sounds of live music.

TravelPremiumDinner by Heston at the Mandarin Oriental London

Sandy Guy enjoys a feast for the senses

Sandy Guy

insightsFive reasons to visit Vietnam’s north

Ian Neubauer in a familiar haunt

Ian Neubauer


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Major changes set to transform popular Freo bar

The new owners of Mojo’s Bar have vowed to continue the legacy of the iconic North Fremantle live music venue.

Simon Collins

SEE THE LISTCommentsHottest places in Perth to catch ALL the Melb Cup action

Saddle up, Perth! Still looking for Melbourne Cup plans? Here’s where you can watch the big race.

MarketsPremiumBrewer smashed after bid to leave ASX

Shares in the local brewery behind Gage Roads and Matso’s crashed 26 per cent on Tuesday as the company plans to hop off the ASX by the end of the year.

Matt Mckenzie

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Restaurant revival inspired by ‘treehouse vibe on acid’

Magic Apple was a smoothie bar in the 1970s, then a vegetarian restaurant chain in the 1980s. Now George Kailis has revived the WA brand and wants to roll it out nationally.

Simon Collins

Down SouthCommentsPremiumWon over by wonderful welcoming Witchcliffe

A wander through this tiny town on your next trip to the South West is a must, writes Sue Yeap.

Sue Yeap

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHow will global coffee giant Starbucks fare in WA?

Americans may be renowned for their terrible coffee - but that did not stop people queuing out the door at the opening of WA’s first outlet for the world’s largest coffee chain, Starbucks.

Bethany Hiatt & Zach Margolius

RetailCommentsMcDonald’s Quarter Pounder linked to deadly E-Coli outbreak

A severe E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has made dozens of people in the US sick, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Gerry Smith and Daniela Sirtori

FoodCommentsPremiumTributes flow for beloved Perth chef after sudden death

The Australian culinary community — including Mondo Butchers’ Vince Gareffa — have rallied to share their love of popular Perth chef Patrick O’Brien after he died in Singapore.

island lifeWA kitchen takeover in Bali

Dave Smith with a trend that’s cooking

Dave Smith

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumCost of northern suburbs coastal restaurant jumps to $5.2m

Increased development costs mean a new business plan has to be prepared for a two-storey restaurant and cafe facility on Burns Beach foreshore.

Erick Lopez

SEE THE PICSCamera IconNgala ball raises awareness of healthy child development

It was a night of glamour and important discussions at the annual major fundraiser for WA’s leading parental support and child development organisation.

MarketsPremiumCoffee to stay pricey as bad weather plagues top producers

A combination of extreme weather conditions in some of the world’s major coffee growing regions and rising demand for usually cheaper beans is keeping the cost of a cup of joe elevated.

Eko Listiyorini and Nguyen Dieu Tu Uyen