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Manager says hospitality staff deserve penalty rates

Young Australian Hotel manager Michelle Szpunar says looking after her staff is crucial. Luka Kauzlaric PUBLICAN Michelle Szpunar says keeping a low-pressure...

$2 cocktails anyone? Where to find the world’s cheapest destinations and most expensive cities

THE bad news is, Australians are copping some of the world’s highest prices. Sydney ranks as the 10th most expensive city in the world to enjoy a weekend...

How Quay, Brae and Moon Under Water dish up unmeasurable magic

Chef Peter Gilmore at Quay, where the view is as world-class as the food. Source: News Limited IN the five years since he joined The Australian, restaurant...

Brisbane restaurateur calls in administrators after racking up debts of $2.6m

A LAMBORGHINI-loving restaurateur has called in administrators to take control of nine of his businesses after racking up debts of more than $2.6 million....

Starwood confirms new Four Points Melbourne

Starwood Hotels and Resorts has confirmed one of the hotels set to be developed in Melbourne by Hiap Hoe will operate under the Four Points by Sheraton...

Peppers to Rebrand Hotel in Canberra, Australia

Peppers, will open its first CBD property in Australia in the nation’s capital when it takes over management of the Diamant Hotel Canberra.  The property...

Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin ready to make a splash

CHINESE billionaire developer Wang Jianlin has met Queensland and Australian authorities before a series of proposed multi-million-dollar property deals...

10 sexy Australian hotel rooms

1. QT, SYDNEY It's unconventional, fun and has a bit of burlesque thrown in to warm things up. The rooms feature reddish floor-length drapes, fur throws,...

Do restaurants really expect Australian diners to leave a tip?

Do restaurants really expect you to leave a tip in Australia? Source: News Limited WE KNOW the majority of Australians are opposed to a local...

Newspaper ordered to pay restaurant owners over $600,000 in defamation battle

Three Australian restaurant owners have been awarded around $623,526 AUD for damages caused by a critical restaurant review published in the Sydney Morning...