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YTL Corporation acquires The Westin Perth for over $200m

The Westin Perth has been sold for over $200 million by Perth-based developer and construction group BGC. The buyer is Malaysia’s YTL Corporation under...

Star Gold Coast unveils plans for new open air concert area

The Star Gold Coast has unveiled plans for new outdoor concert arena catering up to 1,500 people. “We have spoken to a lot of people well-connected...

Ramblr to close in March

Melbourne restaurant Ramblr will close in March, after only two and a half years.  The venue is owned by Nick Stanton (head chef), Guy Bentley, Jonathan...

Newtown pub bans the flag on Australia Day

The Newtown Hotel’s stand on Australia Day has caused a storm, with a decision to ban Australian flag attire and accessories dividing local opinion. The...

Rooftop restaurant on Sydney’s State Library would be 'crass commercialism'

Plans for a rooftop restaurant on the NSW State Library in Sydney have angered heritage experts who claim the building would be "degraded by crass commercialisation". The...

Weekend blaze at Shannon Bennett’s Dandenongs venue

A fire broke out over the weekend at a venue in the Dandenongs owned by celebrity chef Shannon Bennett. A building near the Piggery Cafe, attached to...

Sushi operator faces Court under new onus of proof laws

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced the first legal action utilising new reverse onus of proof laws that require employers to disprove underpayment...

Merivale forced to pay workers more after Fair Work ruling

The Merivale Group has cancelled its annual staff party following a forced wage increase by Fair Work. The Fair Work Commission ruled this week that...

UK Travelodge lobby destroyed in revenge act

A disgruntled worker in the UK has slammed a digger into a brand new hotel after claiming he hadn’t been paid his wages. The video of the as yet unidentified...

Michelin 2019 guide features more women chefs than ever

This year's Michelin guide features more female-led restaurants than ever before as it seeks to address an increasingly criticised gender imbalance. The...