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James Packer could bank $3.3BN if Crown Resorts sale is approved

James Packer could receive a $3.3 billion payday when he sells out of Crown Resorts. His departure will end a 20-year association with the gaming business. Crown’s...

Arrests made in Brisbane cafes after COVID mandate breaches

The owner of a Brisbane café has been arrested for allegedly failing to enforce COVID-19 protocols. Pierre Coorey was arrested after being fined for...

Fraser Strikes Again for HTL's Third Sale Announcement in 2022

Highly regarded hotelier Fraser Short has moved swiftly to acquire a second Windsor hospitality business – Tates Hotel. Short, is the owner of The Farm...

Sydney and Melbourne restaurants forced to adapt to food shortages

Staffing issues are ravaging Sydney and Melbourne restaurants as they battle cyclones, COVID infections and isolation and driver shortages. Many restaurants...

NSW alfresco dining rebates on hold until the end of summer

NSW hospitality venues won’t be able to claim alfresco rebates until the end of summer, despite over half of the NSW government’s $5000 alfresco dining...

Does Dunk Island finally have a new buyer?

Dunk Island may finally have a new holder. After years on the acquisition merry-go-round, freehold owners the Bond family, which has owned the island...

Australia’s best chefs locked in and ready to shine at the Australian Open

This year’s line-up of chefs for the Australian Open has been locked in, with top chefs Ben Shewry, Guy Grossi and Shane Delia bringing their menus courtside. Tennis...

Gunman terrorises Sydney restaurant

Police were called to a Sydney restaurant yesterday after a 42-year-old man allegedly threatened staff and diners with a replica Colt firearm after he...

2022 looks to be another bumper year in ‘safe haven’ pub sales

In 2021, Australia recorded its biggest year of hotel transactions to date. In Sydney alone, $700 million worth of pubs were sold – a 75 per cent increase...

Rottnest Island Lodge approved for $40M redevelopment

The $40 million redevelopment of the Rottnest Island Lodge has been approved to start on two conditions: the implementation of an Aboriginal cultural heritage...