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Restaurant savaged by reddit user for hidden gratuity

A restaurant that charged a mandatory gratuity fee has been forced to backtrack on the move, which it now admits was a “mistake”. The venue has come...

Hospitality giant snaps up iconic Lavender Bay restaurant

An iconic lower north shore restaurant has been sold to hospitality veteran Bill Drakopoulos, owner of Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco, Ripples at Chowder...

Pauline Hanson sells Hunter Valley hotel investment for $1.1M

Pauline Hanson has banked $1.1 million after selling her Hunter Valley investment property. The One Nation party leader bought the former Exchange Hotel...

Bondi Beachfront Hotel for Sale by HTL Property

Expert national agency HTL Property has been exclusively retained to bring to market the hugely popular Bondi beachfront hotel, Topikos; one of only four...

Townsville to open first luxury hotel in 2023

Townsville is expected to open its first ever luxury hotel, Ardo, by the end of the year. The state-of-the-art hotel designed by Dubois will be located...

Pub brawlers in Kalgoorlie on police radar

A recent spate of pub brawls has led Kalgoorlie police to crack down on fighting in and near local pubs. Police will use CCTV to find anyone involved...

Melbourne pub faces over $220,000 in fines for gambling offences

A Melbourne pub accused of allowing a minor to gamble faces fines of over $220,000.  The Preston Hotel allegedly let a 16-year-old access betting terminals...

140 insolvencies in food and accommodation in April despite high appetite for dining out

In a post COVID world, a full restaurant doesn’t mean it isn’t struggling. “They are trading very well, but the cost side is getting them,” CreditorWatch...

New ‘work from hospo’ trend set to revitalise restaurants and cafes

As people look to get at the house to do their work, they are increasingly turning to hospitality venues to provide an alternative working space. The...

Sofitel Brisbane Central hotel to be acquired for A$177.7M

The Sofitel Brisbane Central hotel is set to be acquired for A$177.7 million from Brookfield Asset Management, equating to A$427,000 per key.  The hotel...