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Justin Hemmes set to launch Merivale in Melbourne

Merivale boss Justin Hemmes will acquire his first Melbourne venue, a seven storey bluestone brick building known as Tomasetti House, located on Finders...

Australian Venue Co. eyes off ASX listing

Australian Venue Co's (AVC) potential ASX listing is getting closer, with Citi and Goldman Sachs acting as advisors on the float. Floating on the Australian...

Restaurant owners face 10 years behind bars for slavery offences

The owners of a successful restaurant who kept a female tourist as a slave from 2013 to 2016 are now facing 10 years behind bars. The lady who can’t...

Millions lost in three day Perth lockdown

CEO of Restaurant and Catering Australia Wes Lambert, estimates that Perth’s sudden three day lockdown will cost hospitality businesses in WA close to...

20-man pub brawl ends in just one arrest

A brawl at a Slade Point pub on Anzac Day led to one man being taken to hospital and another charged with his assault. At 9.20pm on 25 April, several...

Merivale’s 5-Star COVID-19 HR plan

Last March, Merivale owner Justin Hemmes confirmed that all 70 Merivale venues across NSW would shut in the hopes of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. One...

Sydney Airport hotel expected to sell for circa $270M

In what could turn out to be 2021’s biggest single transaction, Sydney property investors Phil Wolanski and David Baffsky are listing The Rydges Sydney...

Would a COVID recovery worker VISA fix staff shortage problems?

The hospitality sector is pushing for the Morrison government to introduce a “COVID recovery worker visa” to assist in the staff shortages that many...

Iris Capital acquires Alice Springs Casino for $105M

The owner of fully integrated development and hospitality group Iris Capital has recently purchased the Alice Springs Casino. Sam Arnaout, and his company...

11 Sydney restaurants fined for food safety breaches

The NSW Food Authority has published a list of popular eateries across the state that it claims have breached food safety standards. The name and shame...