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Darwin newest 5-star hotel begins construction

Construction of a new $200 million luxury hotel in Darwin is set to start this month. Overlooking the Darwin Harbour and adjoining the CBD, The Westin...

Budget brand Megaboom to open second hotel in Sydney CBD hotel

Hotel operator Megaboom has lodged plans for its second 3 to 3.5-star hotel in the Sydney CBD after opening its debut hotel at 93 York Street in 2015.  The...

Kiwi café worker gets NZ$9k payout for one shift

A cafe worker in New Zealand has been awarded nearly NZ$9000 in compensation after she worked for a full day only to be told afterwards it was an “unpaid...

‘Racist’ receipt lands Kiwi restaurant in hot water

A receipt that used the term ‘Asians’ to describe a table of diners has resulted in a New Zealand restaurant being branded racist.  A group of diners...

Court battle puts historic Brisbane hotel plans on hold

A falling out between a developer with plans to convert a heritage-listed Queen Street Mall building into a hotel and contractor has ended up in court.  Russell...

Australian restaurant in hot water over 'Schindler's List fries'

A Melbourne restaurant has pulled a controversial menu item after a Jewish customer complained. The woman, known only as Lisa, noticed $15 Schindler's...

Speakeasy looks for $3m in crowdfunding

The owners of the Speakeasy Group are giving the public the opportunity to invest in a new Speakeasy venue. Sven Almenning and Greg Sanderson are aiming...

Chef to the stars found dead in his Bronte café

The former personal chef to Russell Crowe and James Packer has been found dead at his Sydney café. Justin Bull was found dead in Huxton's cafe in Bronte...

The Rosemont Hotel to close after prominent Adelaide publican’s death

Adelaide’s Rosemont Hotel is to close its doors after the death of long standing publican Rod Rose. However, local patrons still have a chance to hold...

Ty Bellingham opens Salt Bar and Grill at Bankstown RSL Club

The former head chef at Sailors Thai at The Rocks and Kittichai in New York has resurfaced to open a new venture at Bankstown RSL. Ty Bellingham stepped...