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Second venue sale for troubled pub group

A second pub owned by the J&J O'Brien group has come on the market, offering a historic city freehold in the bustling Sydney entertainment district. The...

Surfers resort top hotel in Australia

It has been open for just under two years, but already the Sea Temple Surfers Paradise has been named the best hotel in Australia. The achievement, revealed...

Royal Hotels-IHG link for former Ritz Carlton

The former Ritz Carlton hotel in Sydney's Double Bay is to undergo a $20 million upgrade to become the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. Singaporean-based...

Accommodation scam affects consumers and businesses

Accommodation providers in Western Australia are being targeted by scammers who make bookings using a stolen credit card, before cancelling with a sob...

10,000 jobs a year as hotelier expands network

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Asia Pacific, is on the hunt for 30,000 new employees by 2016 as the group continues to rapidly expand its network. With...

Free burrito to celebrate new store

ambrero Mexican restaurant will celebrate the opening of its fourth store in Perth by giving away 1000 free burritos in Northbridge on Thursday. The James...

Cider concentrate imports could contain 'human waste'

The cider industry has expressed concern over the health risks posed in the use of imported concentrate by major cider brands. Following reports that...

Tips for having difficult conversations at work

There are many reasons why a difficult conversation might be necessary, from discussing a leave request or pay rise, to dealing with more serious employee...

Olive oil: A guide to the 2013 vintage

The new-season press of Australian olives has finished, and it is quite a vintage. Here is a crop of the best. Not all olive oils are created equal. Not...

The accidental wine importer

Our restaurant lists and bottleshop shelves are stacked with an unprecedented array of wines from every part of the world. And some of the best are being...