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NSW allows pokie venues to reopen

NSW is set to become the first state to allow pokie venues to reopen, as an unwinding of restrictions sees up to 50 people allowed in restaurants, pubs...

Hotels call for JobKeeper extension until the end of the year

The hotel sector is calling on the Federal Government to extend its JobKeeper program until the end of the year in an effort to keep the struggling sector...

Victorians get a taste of beer as restrictions unwind

As pubs across Victorians reopen, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said easing of restrictions in three stages would put 850,000 people back at work and...

Former Hobart restaurant operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $100,000 in penalties in the Federal Circuit Court after four employees were underpaid at a Turkish restaurant...

Pub group optimistic it can be viable with 50-person cap

Redcape Hotel Group says it is optimistic it can operate profitably in NSW with restrictions easing to allow 50 patrons in a venue. The pub group is looking...

Hospitality sector calls for changes to ‘clunky’ awards

The hospitality sector is calling for an overhaul to the award system in an effort to stamp out undo complexity and "unintentional underpayments" ahead...

Over $200,000 penalties for restaurant underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties of $209,000 against a Melbourne restaurateur, his two companies and his in-house accountant for underpaying...

Google’s new feature to make it easier to order directly from restaurants

Google is adding a new feature that will make it easier for customers to order from restaurants they search for. The new feature lets merchants specify...

Helipad plan to boost tourism recovery in Sydney

Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz said plans to build a helipad on the roof of the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour would give the tourism sector a much-needed...

Restaurateur warns lift restrictions or venues will go bust

The owner of Hugos Manly has warned large hospitality venues will go bust unless the NSW government lifts strict social distancing restrictions. Restaurateur...