The battle to recruit hospitality staff during the ongoing staff shortage crisis continues to intensify, forcing a glitzy Bondi restaurant to email its customer database to try to fill positions. 

The woman rejected for a New York trade position in favour of John Barilaro has told an inquiry she was informed the job would be “a present for someone” else when her job offer was revoked. 

A newly announced Beauty and the Geek contestant, who says she’s the loudest person at every party, has expressed regret over being convicted of drink-driving at more than three times the legal limit.

And in sport, the Wests Tigers may explore the prospect of reuniting club icons and 2005 grand final heroes Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah on their coaching staff next season if they appoint Tim Sheens. 

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