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New hotel complex in Vic $50m rail revamp

Ballarat will get a new 100-room hotel and convention centre as part of a major redevelopment of the goldfields city's historic railway precinct. Regional...

Without penalty rates, Australian workers may be at mercy of tipping jar

Businesses that struggle to pay their workers need to reassess their structure, not rely on abolishing penalty rates. I once refused to pay a 20 per cent...

Victorian Wagyu farmer David Blackmore abandons fight with Murrindindi Shire Council, plans move

An award-winning farmer from Victoria, whose Wagyu beef is served in more than 20 countries, has abandoned a fight with the local council and will move...

No compromise on liquor laws: Qld govt

QUEENSLAND'S Labor government has revised its proposed liquor laws but insists it hasn't made any compromises to appease powerful crossbencher Billy Gordon. THE...

Anna Bligh, Adriano Zumbo & Top CEO’s join forces to break the cycle and help put an end to Domestic Violence

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY TOMORROW - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 8.30am @ Sydney City Location & FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13 FROM 7.30 am Celebrity Chef Adriano Zumbo along...

Chinese boom drives hotel occupancies to record highs

Record numbers of Chinese visitors to Australia are driving up hotel occupancies and returns in Sydney and Melbourne to unprecedented levels, according...

South Coast oyster farmer recognised for setting up direct-to-restaurant cooperative

A South Coast oyster farmer has been recognised for establishing a direct-to-restaurant cooperative that aims to promote regional oyster flavours and farmers...

No vacancy? It’s too expensive to clean hotel rooms on Sundays

Most hotels cannot afford to clean their rooms or change bedsheets on a Sunday because of the excessive cost of penalty rates, in a growing trend that...

‘SeaChange’ pub at St Leonards placed under administration

THE St Leonards pub made famous by the TV series SeaChange has been placed under administration. Melbourne-based accountants have said the move would...

Jamie Oliver gives Marrickville’s Cornersmith Cafe a big compliment on pickles

JUST like their local fans, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver loves Cornersmith Cafe’s signature pickles, made in their very own kitchen. Jamie Oliver...