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Japanese luxury hotel brand to debut in Sydney and Melbourne

Luxury hotel brand Prince Akatoki will soon have a home in Sydney and Melbourne. The brand is being brought downunder by hotel management company Staywell...

Sold for $45M: Hunts Hotel becomes latest greenfield pub acquisition

The Hunts Hotel in Sydney’s west has been snapped up by pub baron Arthur Laundy. The pub was purchased for around $45 million as a vacant possession...

Early end for Eat, Play, Cash back program after strong uptake

The Victorian government’s dining and entertainment scheme will end early as the uptake has exceeded expectations. There is now just a short time left...

Staff crisis continues to affect Australia’s top restaurants

The hospitality staff crisis is affecting restaurants country-wide, as customers are turned away due to capped table numbers. A major issue is the lack...

Accor and Keylin part ways over Movenpick construction issues

Hotel provider Accor and residential developer Keylin have gone their separate ways after construction challenges meant they weren’t able to finalise...

Plastic coffee cups to be phased out, but consumers will pay more

A phase out of plastic-lined takeaway coffee cups and lids is on its way. Western Australia will become the first state to implement the ban and has warned...

Adelaide CBD set to get Karen’d with new diner

Adelaide is set to have its own Karen’s Diner with the controversial restaurant opening in the CBD in November. The establishment is known worldwide...

Top surfer killed by coward punch in pub brawl

One of Australia’s best surfers has been killed by a coward punch outside a pub on the NSW mid-north coast. On Saturday night Chris Davidson is alleged...

Fight over Watermark Bar and Grill gets nastier as former senator accuses JV partner of fraud

Fresh allegations of fraud have been levelled at Danny Meares, further souring the relationship between him and former ally Graham Richardson. The pair...

Melbourne council to reintroduce fees for outdoor dining and buskers

Outdoor dining and busking fees may be reintroduced in Melbourne’s CBD as the city resumes normal operations after being impacted by Covid for more than...