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Australia's best restaurants and wineries

From the cosmopolitan centres of Sydney and Melbourne to Mudgee and beyond, Australia's lauded restaurants and vineyards are on course to rival the Old...

Millionaire chef Heston Blumenthal threatens legal action against tiny Australian cafe over its name

It is the second time the Michelin-starred chef has sent legal papers to an Australian eaterie   A tiny cafe called Fat Duck is being threatened...

Rooftops, beaches and pool bars: Top Australian spots for a cool drink this summer

WHEN the summer is sweltering and the beaches are chocka-block, it's time to quench your thirst and just chill. From rooftops to pool, here are a few...

NSW bowing to pressure on violence: claim

THE NSW premier has been accused of bowing to pressure from the hotel industry on the drunk violence issue and telling "furphies". Australian Drug Law...

Exclusive: Starwood confirms Westin Perth

Starwood has officially confirmed the signing of The Westin Perth, a project that was announced by the West Australian Government just prior to Christmas. The...

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell enters liquor licensing debate

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says local solutions are reducing alcohol-fuelled violence NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell admits he doesn't understand...

Offer for Tata Group's Blue hotel property in Sydney falls through

IHCL wants to hive off Blue from its portfolio because it has made negligible contribution to the topline of the company.   Tata Group's Indian Hotels...

Hotels proving popular with buyers in Queensland property market

Cairns' iconic Heritage Hotel is one of several attracting interest on the Queensland market IF JUST a couple of pints aren't enough this new...

Pub float may add life to listless REITs

The soon-to-be-floated Riversdale Group sees pubs as a "cash cow".   The next 12 months are tipped to be better for the industrial and residential-focused...

Sydney New Year's Eve hotel stays record $200 jump, Gold Coast hotels high, Hobart New Year's Eve suddenly popular

A hotel stay in Sydney to see the famous fireworks will cost an average $600 a night this year SYDNEY is the third most expensive world city...