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Uni buys Hobart hotel to house university students

The 50-room Fountainside Hotel will be converted to student accommodation after being sold to the University of Tasmania (UTAS).  University spokesman...

Dr Jerry Schwartz snaps up Hilton Hotel at Surfers Paradise for $70m

Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz has acquired The Hilton Hotel Surfers Paradise for $70 million in a deal that includes management rights for both towers at...

Broke student caught trying to bolt after racking up $4k restaurant bill

A student in the UK has been caught trying to do a dash-and-dine at London’s The Savoy after racking up a $3,835 bill.  Despite having just $35 in...

Deliveroo launches new services as it expands beyond food delivery

Deliveroo has launched a new range of essential businesses services after partnering with organisations including Sidekicker and Tyro. Called Restaurant...

North Carolina restaurant sues diner for bad Facebook review

A restaurant owner in North Carolina in the US has filed a lawsuit against a customer who left a bad review on Facebook. According to the suit, Doreen...

Much anticipated Stanwell Park beach café on schedule to open by end of year

A new café will be open before the end of the year at Stanwell Park beach in Wollongong, replacing the kiosk building and residence that had occupied...

Chef Ben Williamson steps away from Gerard’s Bistro

Chef Ben Williamson has stepped down from Gerard’s Bistro in Brisbane after six years heading the Middle Eastern restaurant in Fortitude Valley. Williamson...

Six month transformation of The Star Gold Coast’s new Harvest Buffet complete

The Star Gold Coast has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of new dining experiences, with Harvest Buffet, formerly Food Fantasy, opening its...

Newcastle market continues to froth as Bennett Hotel changes hands after thirty years

It has been more than three decades since The Bennett Hotel in Newcastle suburb Hamilton changed hands after being sold off-market by the McCoy family. Dean...

Construction of $50m luxury hotel in Adelaide not affected by liquidation woes

Construction of a $50 million luxury hotel in Adelaide will go ahead, despite one of the developer’s companies going into liquidation. Prizac Developments...