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Premier allows extra time for gaming proposals

The New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has given the operators of Sydney's Star Casino, Echo Entertainment, and James Packer's Crown group extra time...

Opposition says government failed to consult on canned fruit tariffs

The Federal Opposition says the Prime Minister's decision to reject out of hand calls for tariffs on canned fruit imports has been made without consideration...

Wilcannia co-op a step closer

Wilcannia is closer to having a co-op that would foster small businesses in the town. The process towards starting a co-op began at the end of last year...

Byron Mayor not a fan of midnight closing

The Byron Mayor says imposing a midnight shut down of licensed venues in Byron Bay would be an admission of failure by the community. The measure has...

Reopened hotel considers challenges

The new manager of the Swan Reach Hotel says it will look at different ways of operating, to ensure it remains viable. The company, which was leasing...

What not to do! Week 19

What was busted this week and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes lists of businesses that...

Industry calls for craft brewer support overhaul

A not-for-profit association for ‘real’ craft beer producers has released a white paper calling to the government to provide excise relief and funding...

Visa rorts are affecting housekeepers

It was a certainty that a few employers would rort the 457 visa rules the moment they were introduced. The visas were introduced to permit employers to...

Luxury farmstay opens in TNQ

Crystalbrook Lodge has just opened its doors to visitors. Part of the historic 34,000ha Crystalbrook Station, it is about 220km west of Cairns. Created...

New hotel brand comes to Australia

Wyndham Hotel Group plans to introduce the select-service TRYP by Wyndham brand to Australia with the signing of an agreement to open the TRYP Fortitude...