Pioneer Brewing Co's Black Angus IPA was profiled in Australia's Craftiest Beer, compiled by Trevor Lowder of Craft Beer Coopery.

Brewer Peter Gerber said the brewing industry was a tight one and he was regularly in touch with other breweries to make sure they were doing okay.

"We're farmers ourselves so we know what farmers are going through with the drought," he said.

"Trevor's all about, how do you start that conversation? People find catching up over a beer relaxing."

CKC Accountants and Mike Crowley & Associates have merged into a single entity, Thrive Advice.

Marketing manager Anita Craw said the company, now located at 8 McNamara Lane, now employed 20 people and offered both accountant services and financial advice.

"The four partners realised the companies were very similar with their clients and their business ethics so it's a bit of a powerhouse," she said.

IF running a pub is something you've always dreamed of, now is the time with Cargo Inn up for sale.

The hotel, including front bar and lounge, bistro, undercover deck, children's play area and above-ground pool, has been listed with John Parsons Hotels specialist brokers for $595,000 as "an excellent opportunity for the first-time operator or those seeking a tree change".

Situated on a 2.5-acre block, it suggests a caravan park or other accommodation could be pursued.

VERTO Training Services will host two workshops on hygiene practices and food safety on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The workshops will be held at 21-29 William Street, providing entry-level training for people working in retail situations.

Tickets can be paid for at the event, and on successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment.

MEAT & Livestock Australia and Holmes Sackett will host a Business EDGE Workshop at Orange Ex-Services' Club on Wednesday and Thursday.

The two-day workshop provides financial and business management training for livestock producers with the aim of helping farmers achieve better business efficiency and profitability.

Tickets are available here.

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