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Another WA heritage site for eco resort

The West Australian government is looking for expressions of interest to develop an ecotourism resort in the Francois Peron National Park site, located...

Riverboat converted to backpackers

The Murray River Queen paddle steamer has been opened as a backpacker hostel in South Australia. The vessel which, has been moored at the Waikerie riverfront...

Kings Cross drinks ban to curb violence

Mr O'Farrell says there are concerns pubs and clubs are not serving alcohol responsibly.     Patrons in Kings Cross venues will not be able to buy...

Casino earnings an Echo of past profits

Sydney's renovated and renamed 'The Star' casino has not performed as well as Echo hoped.     Casino group Echo Entertainment says profits plunged...

Abattoir would benefit cattle producers: report

An independent report commissioned by Australia's largest cattle company says many northern pastoralists would benefit if a big abattoir is constructed...

Bartenders get ugly for charity

The Leukaemia Foundation is calling on Australian bartenders to sign up to its U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year fundraising initiative that will be running...

Kings Cross crackdown hits pubs and bars

New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has this afternoon announced tough new conditions on Kings Cross pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants following...

Which Kings Cross venues are affected?

New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has this afternoon announced tough new licence conditions for 58 Kings Cross pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. The...

CCA gets nod for soft drinks deal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose Coca-Cola Amatil's acquisition of the non-alcoholic beverages...

Small business to be excempt from penalty rates

Today Senator Nick Xenophon launched a Private Members Bill that will exempt small businesses from weekend penalty rates by way of an express exemption...