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How many more Melbourne CBD pubs and cafes will close before we hit the new normal?

As the pandemic continues and people remain slow to return to the CBD, hospitality industry leaders fear that more of central Melbourne’s cafes, restaurants...

Fire causes serious injuries at Adelaide hotel

A fire broke out at the Comfort Hotel Adelaide Meridien, drawing 40 firefighters to help put out the blaze. The fire caused several injuries, including...

Icebergs to be put on ice for major renovation

Iconic Bondi Beach entertainment venue Icebergs is set to undergo a major renovation. From 8 May, the Bondi Beach favourite will shut down for winter...

AFL legend in legal stoush over Collingwood pub

Carlton Football Club legend Stephen Silvagni is involved in a tricky legal stoush over a $386,000 loan for the Prince Patrick Hotel on Victoria Parade...

Mangan backs compulsory week of basic hospo training

Over the weekend, Sydney Morning Herald’s chief restaurant critic, Terry Durack wrote an article where he suggested a compulsory week of basic hospitality...

Restaurant group Lentil as Anything could face criminal charges for trading while insolvent

Accounting firm Worrells has flagged serious deficiencies in how Lentil as Anything Group was operating before it fell into administration in February...

Orion pays $46M for Sydney’s Earlwood Hotel as records continue to tumble

Orion Hotel Group has stumped up $46 million for Sydney’s Earlwood Hotel, as purchases in the pub sector continue to run hot. The newly formed Orion...

NT casino bouncer loses bid to overturn assault conviction

A Northern territory casino bouncer has lost his bid to overturn an assault conviction, after he was found guilty of beating an unruly patron away from...

COVID restrictions ease in Victoria as restaurants breathe a sigh of relief

Victoria is set to de-mask on Saturday morning, a move that has the state’s hospitality industry breathing a sigh of relief. Victoria’s health minister...

Sydney cafe penalised $13K

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $13,586.40 in penalties in court against the operators of a café in Sydney. The Federal Circuit and Family...