Local Prawns, Brunch on the Beach and Middle Eastern Inspiration: Where To Eat and Drink in Yamba - Broadsheet

Some call it the new Byron Bay. You can see the resemblance. Just an hour and a half’s drive south from that travel mecca, the northern New South Wales town of Yamba forms part of the Northern Rivers region: a coastal area with tropical conditions, green farms laden with fresh produce, an abundance of seafood, and that same laid-back surfer energy infusing buzzy restaurant spots and popular beaches.

Whether you’re visiting on the way in or out of Byron, or looking for a destination unto itself, Yamba is worthy of further investigation.

Here are our top picks for restaurants and cafes in the region – and where to try Yamba’s famous prawns.

Pacific Hotel
Most Australian coastal towns have a big beachfront pub that’s been around forever. Yamba’s suitably art deco contribution to the series was built in 1934, and sits perched on a hill on Pilot Street looking over Yamba Beach. Surfing paraphernalia from years gone by lines the curved concrete walls, and the food and drink selection is a variation on your classic pub meal. The outdoor beer garden is a must-visit for a post-beach drink.

Beachwood Cafe
Situated on High Street in the centre of town, Beachwood Cafe is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cafe with a cult following. Owner and chef Sevtap Yüce is passionate about showcasing the region’s locally grown ingredients, using them to make home-style Turkish cuisine that’s both rustic and delicious. Menu items like fresh mandarin juice, menemen (Turkish eggs) and dolmades with garlic yoghurt are popular, but this is the place to try Yamba prawns, presented here with chilli and garlic.

Yamba Farmers and Producers Market
The delicacies produced from the Southern Valley’s fertile soils are on full display at the Yamba Farmers and Producers Market each Wednesday from 7am to 11am at the Whiting Beach car park. It’s a hub for both local growers and makers; Yamba chefs are known to pop by and pick up their ingredients here. There’s a good mix of stalls, from fruit and veg, fresh flowers and local honey shops, to specialty offerings like Ashby Sourdough and Clarence Distillery.

The Kiosk Yamba
The Kiosk, right on Yamba’s main beach, is a popular spot to grab breakfast and a coffee. A small outlet inside the beach’s surf life saving club, it serves breakfast and brunch fare like bacon and egg rolls with homemade relish and bowls of muesli. Specialty coffee is on hand from Marvell Street Roasters from nearby Byron Bay. There are tables, but taking your breakfast to go and grabbing a spot on the sand is a great way to enjoy the view.

Karrikin
This local favourite on Coldstream Street from chef Zac Roberts and his partner Clare Bourke comes with a big reputation, earning its first Chef’s Hat in 2021. Every night, Roberts curates a slick four-course menu built around Yamba’s produce, seafood and native bush foods. Look out for fresh prawns with mango and macadamia, local squid served fresh with zucchini, and lemon myrtle sours on the drinks list.

This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Destination NSW.

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Catalent to invest in local manufacturing facility - Indiana Daily Student

Catalent, a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company, announced they are investing $350 million in a manufacturing facility in Bloomington in order to increase its pharmaceutical manufacturing abilities. 

In a company press release, Catalent said the expansion is estimated to add more than1,000 jobs to the Catalent Bloomington workforce over the next few years. 

Multiple Bloomington organizations and departments are collaborating with Catalent on this local expansion, including the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation and the City of Bloomington.

Jennifer Pearl, president of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, said the BEDC helped Catalent find properties, navigate local government processes and connect with government tax incentives. Catalent is one of 100 BEDC members which work to advance economic development and foster quality jobs with higher wages for local workers.

She also said projects took a number of years and an “economic development village” to come to fruition at BEDC. She said many people came together to make this investment and the BEDC is excited for what’s to come in terms of the community. 

“If not for Cook, if not for local governments and many other partners, we wouldn't be where we are today, and we're very proud that Bloomington continues to be the center for lifesaving treatments and medical devices,” Pearl said.

In the short run, she said the partnership means mass employment and job security; in the long run, it means continuing the legacy Catalent started years ago. Catalent recently started producing COVID-19 vaccines but will continue this production as well as manufacture other medical devices and distribute statewide and otherwise, she said.

Pearl said the life sciences industry had an economic impact of $77 billion and there are 46 life science companies in Bloomington alone, including Catalent. Such companies impact 12,000 employees and their families, she said.

Pearl said there are currently several great and local employers, but this provides another reliable option for them. She said Catalent isn’t just hiring production but also people in research & development, logistics, etc.

Alex Crowley, the director of Economic and Sustainable Development in the City of Bloomington, said he hopes Catalent is successful in the expansion and that they become more integral to the fabric of the community. He said he also hopes that this will become an example of Bloomington’s ability to attract and retain global companies. 

The City worked with the Catalent team to do a tax abatement and expand their facility, he said. Crowley said this was because of the economic benefits of collaborating, including adding jobs and capital investment. He also said that the City recognizes the importance of biologics and that advancement and development of life sciences have a real effect on people’s lives.

In addition to running the manufacturing facility, Catalent has been a guest lecturer and sponsor to the Kelley School of Business Center for the Business of Life Sciences for years, said George Telthorst, the director of the Center for the Business of Life Sciences.

He said he is pleased with the collaboration and hopes to continue working with Catalentin the future in professional development opportunities as well. Telthorst said the investment indicated that Catalent values life sciences and the quality of life, hence the doubling down in its investment.

“Indiana is the number two medical exporter in the country,” Telthorst said. “We want to make sure we attract and develop people who work in this industry.”

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Xandr's new local MD makes key senior appointments - AdNews

Mark Serhan

Xandr has made three key senior appointments, the first under new ANZ managing director Nicole Prior.

Mark Serhan is appointed to the newly created role of commercial director, Philip Coetzee becomes associate director – product management, and Archana Ganesh becomes associate director – APAC product support lead.

The appointments are part of a major expansion of Xandr’s leadership team across APAC.

Mark Serhan will be responsible for developing new business relationships across Xandr’s broad suite of buy and sell-side technologies.

Serhan has been with Xandr since 2020, when he joined the business as a senior account director. He previously had senior roles at AOL Platforms as head of publisher sales and operations platforms and Mi9 as head of operations.

 Philip Coetzee will work with the Xandr Monetize product team to research and develop prototype new features. Coetzee has also been with Xandr for several years as a senior manager and denior associate director. He has previously worked with Telstra as a senior business specialist.

Archana Ganesh’s promotion comes after her three years as Xandr’s senior manager – product dupport. She joined the business in 2019 from Accenture Australia, where she was associate manager and has also worked as an engineer at Ellucian. In her new role, she will be responsible for equipping and developing the Product Support team members with skills to provide the best technical support and guidance for clients on Xandr platform related issues.

Prior said: “These recent promotions reflect our momentum as advertiser demand grows for programmatic solutions across the industry.

“Xandr has invested heavily in its senior leadership team across APAC to ensure it can offer the best service to its growing client base. 

"This is a pivotal time for the business – we’re looking to strengthen our position as the leaders in premium video, particularly on the back of last year’s launch of Xandr Curate.

"This platform allows data owners and publishers to combine first-party assets to reach qualified inventory and audiences at scale. With the demise of third-party cookies, we’re expecting Xandr Curate to become critical for advertisers and media buyers looking for an effective, multi-platform strategy to reach the right customers.”

Serhan said he was looking forward to continuing to cement Xandr’s position as a leader in premium video.

“I’m delighted to be taking on this new role at such an exciting time for Xandr. The advertising industry is undergoing massive change and we’ve seen a substantial growth in premium video over the past few years. Xandr has established itself as a premium Australian video marketplace and I look forward to continuing to work with brands to enhance their offering.”

Conor McKeown and Taylor Seymour have also recently joined as senior account director and account director respectively. McKeown and Seymour will play an integral role in ensuring Xandr’s existing agency and marketer client base continue to drive outsized returns from their programmatic investments.

Xandr’s growth across ANZ is also reflected in the open roles across both commercial (account director and senior account manager) and services (solutions vonsulting and product support) functions.

The appointments are effective immediately.

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Woolies, Wesfarmers CEOs Want Local Production, Skilled Migration – channelnews - ChannelNews

As Anthony Albanese is sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister, the CEOs of two of Australia’s biggest retail groups have called upon the new government to fix a number of issues in order to rebuild the economy.

Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott said he would work in the new government on a range of these issues, saying they have a “mandate to address these challenges”.

“As a nation we’d benefit from increased workforce participation, further action on climate change, a resumption of immigration programs and tax reform across the federation,” Scott said.

“We’d also welcome measures which respond to current cost of living pressures as well as strategies which support long-term, sustainable gains in productivity, and with that, wages growth.”

“We need to build a consensus on the best way to sustainably grow real wages for the benefit of workers and the economy as a whole,” Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci said.

“The pandemic has sharpened our focus on the importance of our ports, rail and road networks, along with local manufacturing capability, to underpin food security and essential supply.

“The planned investment through the National Reconstruction Fund and commitment to critical road and rail infrastructure funding will help build much-needed resilience to withstand further shocks.”

Earlier this month the two CEOs backed the Australian Retailers Association’s call for the Fair Work Commission to lift the minimum wage.

“I should note that from a Wesfarmers point of view, I see real wage growth as a very good thing,” Scott told reporters.

“Real wage growth is a good thing for the economy, and if it’s good for the economy, it’s generally good for Wesfarmers.”

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Local Students Shine at the TAFE NSW Excellence Awards - News Of The Area

Maxyn Dorz with her TAFE Excellence Awards in VET and Creative Design. Photo: supplied.

COFFS Coast TAFE student Maxyn Dorz has some impressive new glassware on show after registering two top gongs at the TAFE NSW Excellence Awards held last week.

Miss Dorz, who studied a Certificate III in screen and media received the honours for both VET in Schools student of the year, and Creative Design and Ideation Student of the Year.

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The accolades, awarded for exemplary academic achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities, commitment to industry and exceptional attitude to learning were a cherry on the top, according to the young scholar.

“The course was really valuable in helping me figure out my options in the future.

“It gave me the practical experience to figure out which path I wanted to follow within the film industry.”

She said that in her final year of studies the collaboration between TAFE and her school, Bishop Druitt College, was essential.

“Both TAFE and my school encouraged me to get involved with the course.

“They helped with all of the logistical issues which made my experience, especially in year twelve much easier.”

Port Macquarie based plumber Joel Bailey also received a major award for Trainee of the Year for his dedicated work while at the Coffs Harbour Campus.

The North region TAFE NSW Excellence Awards celebrate the academic achievement of students and draw from a pool of thousands of candidates from the Hunter to Kingscliff.

Other major award winners at the 2022 awards were Belmont’s Dennis Gordon for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, Grafton’s Jonathon O’Connor for Apprentice of the Year and Muswellbrook’s Lauren Booth for TAFE Student of the Year.

By Sam PARKER

Joel Bailey, winner of the Trainee of the Year award. Photo: supplied.

Winners at the TAFE Northern Region Excellence Awards. Photo: supplied.

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Demons shine in local footy | Cranbourne Star News - Cranbourne Star News

While the Casey Demons had the bye this weekend, a selection of its stars returned to local footy with unequivocal style.

Jimmy Munro made his long-awaited debut for Cora Lynn, Mitch White and Corey Ellison returned to Cranbourne, and promising forward Roan Steele made a statement for Frankston YCW.

Munro was named best afield for the Cobras, as he kicked a goal and collected a stack of the footy in his new sides thumping win over Kilcunda Bass.

Mitch White has been in scintillating form for the Demons and carried that into the Eagles clash with Mordialloc.

White is averaging 28 disposals to go with 13 goals in eight matches for the Demons this year and was a welcome inclusion to Steve O’Brien’s side on Saturday, kicking seven majors.

O’Brien also had Corey Ellison back in his side as the Eagles cruised to a big win over Mordy.

Roan Steele, meanwhile, has been linked to a number of clubs ahead of the mid-season draft and was electric for the Stonecats on Saturday.

Steele fired off six majors to guide his home club to a big win over Sorrento in the Toe Punt Cup.

All four Demons will be straight back into the Casey line-up next weekend, as it faces Frankston at Skybus Stadium.

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Regional Flavours' Online Directory Is Your Handy New Way to Support Local Culinary Businesses - Concrete Playground Brisbane

"It's been raining for so long" isn't just a lyric from an 80s hit by Australian-New Zealand rockers Dragon. It's also how Brisbanites feel about 2022 so far. And, just last weekend, that wet weather spelled the end for this year's Regional Flavours festival — but the event still wants you to show some love to all the local culinary folks who were set to take part.

While Regional Flavours' hefty lineup of food and drink businesses — and star chefs and other figures in the industry — weren't able to converge upon South Bank between Friday, May 13–Sunday, May 15, they are all being thrust into the spotlight via the fest's new online directory. Available via the event's website, it's designed to help you shop at and support the stores, stalls, eateries and talent you would've been enjoying if things hadn't gotten soggy, cancelling the fest at the last minute.

In total, 62 vendors who'd prepared for the event are featured, as well as 25 chefs and musicians who were slated to perform or present. The site links you through to their online stores or websites, acting as a handy portal to a heap of Brisbane talent.

Here, you'll find musicians selling merch; links through to chefs such as Ben Williamson from Agnes, Phil Marchant from Essa, Louis Tikaram from Stanley and Katrina Ryan from Golden Pig Restaurant and Cooking School; and plenty of food and booze options.

Hankering for brews, gin, Portuguese custard tarts, pastries, cheese, gnocchi and vino? Thanks to listings for everywhere from Easy Times Brewing Co, Winston Quinn Gin and Lisboa Caffe to German Bakehouse, Bunya Cheese, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers and Sirromet Winery, you have choices.

It's been a rough few years for the hospitality and entertainment industries in Queensland, not only due to 2022's chaotic weather but also the pandemic, so helping local producers and musos out is a particularly worthy cause.

To check out the Regional Flavours directory, head to the event's website.

Published on May 20, 2022 by Sarah Ward

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