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Justin Hemmes to replace the Ivy with an international hotel

Justin Hemmes has confirmed to the Daily Telegraph that the Merivale Group’s much loved party location The Ivy will be torn down – and replaced with...

Newcastle liquor laws review gets extension

A review looking at the special conditions that have applied to 15 hotels and bars in Newcastle’s CBD has attracted a great deal of interest. As a result,...

Penalty rate cuts on Australia Day

Australia Day tomorrow is important for many reasons. And one of them is that it’s the first nationwide holiday in 2018. And that means the new penalty...

Old Stanmore Fire Station plans for a Boutique Hotel

One of the oldest fire stations in New South Wales is up for sale, with planning approvals to be transformed into a unique boutique hotel. The old Stanmore...

Barangaroo Towers could be the world’s best tall building

Barangaroo Towers are in the running to be named the world’s best tall building. The site has been selected as a finalist in the global competition. The...

Cottage Point is on the market

One of Sydney’s most famous waterfront restaurants much loved by celebrities is for sale. The Cottage Point Inn on Pittwater, with a population of 113...

$200,000 penalty for sushi store’s ripping of workers

A sushi outlet operator and an accountant have been penalised almost $200,000 for their involvement in an unlawful internship program that exploited young...

Merivale is selling Grange – for $135,000 a bottle

The Merivale Group, part of Justin Hemmes hotel empire, bought a complete, 63-vintage set of Penfolds Grange, which sold over Christmas for a record $332,608...

Jacksons on George makeover

Sydney’s late night live music venue Jacksons on George closed its doors on Sunday. It’s another Sydney music venue gone and follows last April’s...

Nando’s stores in Perth fined for filthy conditions

Perth’s Nando’s stores have been convicted and fined for non-compliance with health standards. That included filthy cooking areas, poor cleaning and...