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WA Labor Liquor Policy major repercussions

WA Labor’s liquor policy opens the door for pubs, taverns, clubs and bars across the state to gain 24 hour trading and much less restrictions but also...

Iconic brand Rosella closes down

The food maker Rosella will close down after nearly 120 years in business, with the company's 70 remaining Sydney-based workers to lose their jobs in the...

Chocolate factory expansion promises jobs sweetener

Up to 100 construction jobs are expected to be created during a $52 million upgrade and expansion of the Mars chocolate factory in Ballarat. The Victorian...

No cork pop! Bubbly set to have screw caps

Australia's leading wine research body could be just months away from commercialising a screw cap on fully-carbonated sparkling wines. The Australian...

Citigate Sydney Rebrands to Novotel Sydney Central

Citigate Central Sydney has rebranded to Novotel Sydney Central as it undertakes a major refurbishment while the surrounding suburb of Haymarket is in...

Woolies looks to swallow collapsed Barossa Valley winery

A Barossa Valley winery currently in receivership may have a buyer in the unlikely form of supermarket giant Woolworths. Australia's largest liquor retailer...

Payroll Tax Relief for Small Business

A Liberal Government, if re-elected, will raise the payroll tax threshold to $800,000 in 2014-15 and then $850,000 in 2016-17. Treasurer Troy Buswell...

Strike Force Restoration investigates break-ins

Hunter Valley police have set-up a strike force to investigate a spate of break-ins at licenced premises over the last year. Police say there have been...

More Screw cap sparkling wine sparks export worries

A Barossa Valley winery says it might be a hard sell to convince consumers to buy sparkling wine with screw caps. The Australian Wine Research Institute...

Brisbane’s top hotels upgrade to the tune of $AU116 million

Brisbane’s hotels are experiencing massive growth and renewal with more than $AU88 million spent on refurbishments and upgrades in the past financial...