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Restaurant industry rejects debit surcharge ban

The Albanese government's proposed ban on debit card surcharges has drawn strong opposition from the restaurant and cafe industry. The Australian Restaurant...

Pubs and clubs lobby groups reject gambling reform recommendations

Powerful gambling industry lobby groups have rejected key recommendations from a recent government report on gambling reform. The pubs and clubs lobby...

Salter Brothers to give Bannister's portfolio a luxury makeover

Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) is set to rebrand Mollymook's Bannister's portfolio, after recently acquiring three properties: Mollymook Bannisters...

Oscars Group Snaps Up Sydney's Luna Park; plans restaurants and bars

Sydney Harbour's iconic Luna Park has found a new owner in the Oscars Group. The low-profile hospitality company plans to breathe new life into the aging...

Merivale settles underpayment lawsuit for 19.25M

Merivale has agreed to pay $19.25 million to settle the lawsuit brought by ex-employees who alleged they were underpaid.Despite the payment, the company...

Pub group walks back decision to ban Australia Day celebrations

More than 200 pubs were to be banned from Australia Day celebrations citing the “sadness” and “hurt” caused for some patrons.   The edict...

NSW venues dominate National Awards for Excellence

NSW venues dominate the favourites list in this year’s Australian Hotel Association National Awards for Excellence.The 2024 winners include Sydney’s...

Everleigh Group strikes deal with creditors to keep Heartbreaker open

The hospitality groups behind Heartbreaker, Bar Margeaux, Connie’s Italian Diner and The Everleigh hit a million-dollar financial hurdle after Heartbreaker...

$450-per-person Opera House dining experience opening in January

A $450-per-person, four-night dining experience at the Sydney Opera House will be available in January.Led by Dan Hunter of three-hatted Victorian restaurant...

Armed man refuses to leave hotel room

Bilal Bazzi, 43, will appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday after he was arrested at an inner Sydney hotel for allegedly being armed with a...