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Packer casino 'no done deal'

The New South Wales Deputy Premier insists James Packer's plan for a new six-star hotel and casino at Barangaroo is not a done deal, despite the billionaire...

Supermarket giants make case for liquor stores

The two big supermarkets have each submitted applications to the WA Liquor Commission to open liquor stores in Margaret River. Local wineries have expressed...

Historic shiraz vines planted in Botanic Gardens

Environment Minister Robyn Parker today commemorated Australia’s most planted wine variety, Shiraz, by planting cuttings that date back to 1867 in the...

Expo perfectly timed for industry

Clubs + Hotels Australia 2013 closed yesterday to positive feedback from attendees, speakers and exhibitors. Held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from...

Big changes in the kitchen at Philip Johnson's restaurants

It's all change at Philip Johnson's restaurants, with the head chefs departing from two of his venues, the newish (and newly hatted) Bistro One Eleven...

Sydney takes out title for cheapest coffee

Sydney has Australia's cheapest coffee. According to the "Gilkatho cappuccino price index" for the March 2013 quarter, in which more than 1000 cafes in...

Change to complaint handling process to improve co-operative resolutions

The Fair Work Ombudsman is improving its complaint resolution processes to get complaints resolved sooner. Fair Work inspectors will now routinely provide...

Boutique beer gets ahead

Research by the Brewers Association of Australia and New Zealand shows that the amount of craft beer produced in Australia is increasing by 6 per cent...

Inspectors to check hotel safety progress

The Hindmarsh Shire is sending its building inspectors to the Dimboola Hotel today, to assess court-ordered safety improvement works. The hotel's owner...

Heston cooks up WA trip with mum

Rockstar chef Heston Blumenthal is heading back to WA - and this time he's bringing his mother. Just minutes before two of his British restaurants were...