Mar 28, 2018

Voting has commenced in the steak sandwich showdown that stops a nation. Now in its eleventh year, the 2018 Australian Hotels Association (WA) Steak Sandwich competition has hospitality businesses across WA engaging in a fierce battle to seize the ultimate in bragging rights. Restaurants, pubs and bars have...

Mar 28, 2018

Last week’s announcement by the McGowan Government of a new two year action plan for tourism growth is welcome news for Western Australia’s hotel and hospitality industry. Australian Hotels Association (WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the establishment of a clear blueprint for visitor growth was...

Mar 21, 2018

Tickets to the Capel Vale Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Grand Ball go on sale on Monday 26 March 2018. Tables seat 10 and there are NO PRE-RESERVED TABLES. To avoid any disappointment we encourage everyone to have your tables organised prior to the tickets going on sale. When: Saturday 12 May 2018 Where:...

Mar 21, 2018

It’s official! The Margaret River Dairy Company now holds the new Guinness World Records title for the Largest cheese tasting event at a single location. The Dairy was overwhelmed with the response it had to a call out for cheese lovers to join in the attempt on Sunday 25 February at their rural...

Mar 21, 2018

Western Australia’s pubs, bars and taverns will be provided with more opportunity to better meet customer demands and create more jobs as a result of part of the State Government’s reforms to the Liquor Control Act 1988, recently tabled in Parliament. Australian Hotels Association (WA) CEO Bradley Woods...

Feb 21, 2018

Reforms to Western Australia’s liquor laws announced by the WA State Government will deliver real benefits to the state’s hospitality industry and the public, reflecting longstanding advocacy efforts by the Australian Hotels Association (WA). The WA Government’s reforms reinforce the importance of...

Jan 9, 2018

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 February 2018 The people have spoken, they want the Festival back at Araluen Botanic Park where it all began – In February 2018 Araluen’s Chilli Festival will return back to its home in the hills. A boutique Festival in a unique setting, patrons will be able to celebrate the...

Dec 29, 2017

Each year, RASWA hold the Annual Showbag Launch in preparation of the Perth Royal Show. Lucky children arrive at the Claremont Showground to participate in the thrill and rush of taking a firsthand sneak peek at over 250 showbags, with the opportunity to keep one or two to take home. After the excitement...

Dec 20, 2017

We at Menu Magazine and West Coast Cafes would like to wish all our readers and contributors a very merry festive season and our best wishes for 2018. Have a wonderful Xmas with family and friends – eat, drink and be...

Dec 14, 2017

The winner of the inaugural Beer & Brewer Lifetime Achievement Award is the godfather of brewing himself, Chuck Hahn. It’s been around 46 years since Hahn began working at the Coors brewery in his hometown of Colorado in the US. In 1981 he came to Australia to work as the General Manager of Brewing...

Dec 14, 2017

This holiday season, the Western Australian hotel and hospitality industry is uniquely poised to offer amazing deals for travellers and locals alike. With the Mount Agung volcano causing a cloud to hang over Bali getaways, many Western Australian travellers should look closer to home and capitalise on an...

Dec 14, 2017

Did you know that this Christmas, more than 94,000 West Australians, one-third of them children, will be relying on Foodbank WA for some food and cheer? It doesn’t take a lot of money to make a difference. Join Millie, aged 9, from Mandurah Scout Group and help us to provide over 1 million meals to hungry...

Dec 14, 2017

The WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) welcomes the financial support of over $100 million, announced recently by the joint body representing State and Federal government Transport Ministers to aid the transition to the new national marine safety management system for domestic commercial vessels, including...

Dec 6, 2017

Sunset Wine - Perth’s Wine and Food Festival by the Beach – has been a big winner since it started in 2014, and you are invited to be part of the festival in February. Take advantage of the summer sales opportunity and join us as we promote food and wine overlooking the magnificent Indian...

Dec 6, 2017

New Foodbank WA ambassador and friend, West Australian celebrity chef Anna Gare has signed on to help in the fight against hunger. She joins a group of Ambassadors such as Shannon Hurn of the West Coast Eagles, Damian Martin from Perth Wildcats, and our own Scott Arnold-Eyers, publisher of Menu...