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More than $148 million recovered for workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $148,374,054 for 69,735 underpaid workers in 2020-21 – a record sum of back-paid wages and entitlements. These recoveries...

Melbourne pizza shop a front for drug trafficking

A pizza restaurant in the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine came under investigation after police followed up on drug trafficking suspicions. Police were clued...

New $100M hotel to help transform NT into global tourism mecca

Chief Executive Officer of IRIS Capital Sam Arnaout has promised to transform Alice Springs’ Lasseters Hotel Casino into a “true” international resort.  Arnaout...

Former Cairns restaurant operator in court over underpayments of 3 workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a restaurant located in Cairns, Queensland. Facing court is Buffalos...

Hospitality industry confused by conflicting vaccination directives

Melbourne restaurants are set to re-open at the end of this week, however there is confusion and contradiction over the vaccination requirements for hospitality...

Rydges Hotel Sydney Harbour for sale with a $130M price tag

The Rydges Sydney Harbour hotel is up for sale.  Owner Chandru Tolani bought the property in the early 2000s for $29 million and believes due to increased...

Brisbane café fined $36k for failing to compensate unfairly dismissed worker

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $36,000 in court against the former operators of a Brisbane café for breaching a Fair Work Commission...

Bloody handprint points to alleged rape at Sydney pub

(Image: 2GB) A disturbing photo has emerged of a blood-stained wall inside a Sydney pub where a 20-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted.  Investigations...

Is iconic Manly restaurant Hugos on the verge of being sold?

Rumour has it that Manly’s iconic restaurant Hugos is on the verge of being sold. The restaurant co-owned by Dave Evans has welcomed many locals as...

Justin Hemmes to open several venues to revive Sydney’s nightlife and bring back the boogie

Justin Hemmes has revealed his plans revive Sydney’s nightlife, revealing he purchased six new venues just before the state went into its 16-week lockdown. The...