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Council moves to curb dodgy backpacker accommodation

The Southern Downs Regional Council in south-east Queensland has agreed to a seven-point plan to crack down on shonky backpacker operators. It says inspectors...

Doors shut on Swan Reach Hotel

The Swan Reach Hotel has closed, after the company that was leasing the building and running the business went into voluntary administration. Administrator...

Mayor up for more Fortuna Villa talks

Bendigo's Mayor says she is keen to keep discussing the future of the recently-sold Fortuna Villa with the mansion's new owners. Fortuna Villa was sold...

Fines imposed over underpayment of foreign cook at Melbourne restaurant

The former managers of a Melbourne restaurant have been fined a total of $35,100 for underpaying a foreign worker employed as a cook. Zhu Chang Rong and...

Gallaghers pick up two more pubs

Gallagher Hotels has added two more venues within the space of a week to its successful network of Irish and French-themed pubs. The Guinness will be...

Phillip Island resort officially opens

Ken Smith, Victoria's speaker of the Legislative Assembly, joined tourism and local government representatives this week for the official opening of Ramada...

The Dilmah ‘Real High Tea Challenge’ returns for 2013

Following its success in 2012 Dilmah is bringing back the ‘Real High Tea Challenge’ for the third year running. The national competition, responsible...

Mt Isa hotel gets a new start

Refurbishment of Mount Isa's Argent Hotel is expected to be completed this month. The historic establishment has been given a new lease on life after...

Emerald residents challenge resort expansion

Residents in Emerald have petitioned to stop a resort's expansion as they believe is used as mining accommodation. The Pritchard Road Country Resort was...

Public holidays having huge impact on accommodations sector

Penalty rates will have a big impact across Sydney's hotel accommodation industry on Anzac Day – the fifth public holiday in the last four weeks. More...