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Australia's 457 'king of visas' is a road to serfdom for many migrants

They are called the "king of visas" by some migration agents, but Nguyen Dung's 457 visa made him more pauper than prince. "The [migration] agent told...

Packing in the punters

Cafe Sopra at Fratelli Fresh in Alexandria is packing in the punters with its kind of Italian, sort of Australian food. It can be tough to get a table...

Call to change the definition of drunk

The term ''drunk'' should be redefined and ''vindictive'' police should be stripped of powers to fine pubs and clubs under law changes proposed by NSW's...

Crafty plans to expand Hunter brewing industry

The Australian Craft Beer Association believes the Hunter is an ideal location to expand the industry, given it already attracts tourists with a fine palate. There...

Newton sushi store admits to more than 40 food hygiene breaches

A company that owns an Adelaide sushi store has pleaded guilty to more than 40 breaches of the national food standards code. It was alleged the Cherry...

Newcastle Hotel Awaits Approval

Approval for a residential and hotel complex at Newcastle Beach is expected from the Newcastle Joint Regional Planning Panel this week. Developer Keith...

Backpackers for Sale

Gladstone Backpackers is up for sale according to Raine & Horne's Darryl Branthwaite who said the owners were looking for offers over $950,000. Long-time...

Plans for Wollongong Complex

Daintry Associates has lodged a development application on behalf of Sydney developer PSR Crown Investments for a 14-storey development to replace Wollongong's...

Quest opens new property in Rocky

Quest Serviced Apartments has continued its ambitious expansion plans - opening a property in the thriving regional Queensland town of Rockhampton. The...

Support for Surfers' pub hours to remain unchanged

A business leader says the trading hours of pubs and clubs should remain unchanged in Surfers Paradise and its Drink Safe Precinct should be given a permanent...