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Canberra's accommodation gets further boost

Canberra is to get two more hotels in developments just announced. A 180-room hotel will be built at Canberra Airport to help attract international flights...

SilverNeedle unveils refreshed Country Comfort brand

Singapore-based SilverNeedle Hospitality has unveiled its aspirations for the refreshed Country Comfort brand as it prepares the well-known brand for further...

Historic Qld hotel on the market

The historic Gracemere Hotel at Gracemere in central Queensland is up for sale. Constructed in 1885, the double storey about 11km from the Rockhampton...

Workshops aim to improve customer service in Perth

It value adds and costs nothing, yet it is something some Perth businesses struggle to provide. It's customer service - the amiable exchange between a...

Bad food processing practices must be canned

Stop blaming the Australian dollar, supermarkets and the Australian government for the looming demise of large chunks of what’s left of the Australian...

Tony Abbott urged to save food jobs

Food producers are seeking help from Canberra to shield their 300,000 workers from a dangerous spike in the Australian dollar, as new figures reveal growing...

Accommodation sector wants quick carbon tax fix

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has identified productivity and infrastructure development as key areas that need to be addressed by the industry...

Rene Redzepi's famous dish gets a touch of home-grown flavours

Chef Rene Redzepi - the other Danish royal - whipped up a feast for more than 400 guests at the Star casino on Sunday night for the Great Australian Dinner,...

From Hard Rock to hard times: cafes collapse owing millions

The Australian franchise of a world-famous restaurant chain has collapsed, leaving 200 creditors chasing more than $4 million. The Hard Rock Cafes in...

Foreign investor snaps up Clocktower Square

The Clocktower Square at Harrington Street, the Rocks, has been bought by the Singaporean Far East Organisation for $72 million. The deal comes as foreign...