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Southern Sydney café in court, with potential $33,300 fine

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a café in southern Sydney. Facing court is The Lodge MGL Pty Ltd, which trades...

Crown Resorts advertises for gaming staff ahead of licence grant

As Crown Resorts prepares its Sydney casino for trade at Barangaroo, it is now advertising for gaming table staff. It is expected the state government...

Ridiculous restaurant reviews mar COVID recovery

Ridiculous restaurant reviews are being put online just as struggling eateries are recovering from Covid restrictions and lockdowns. Meat eaters slamming...

West Melbourne hotel sold by powerful consortium amid legal battle

A near new West Melbourne hotel has been sold by the powerful consortium behind Mornington Peninsula’s Hotel Continental development  The sale comes...

Merivale trading collapses 20% as pub staff shortages hit right where it hurts

Merivale Group’s pubs, restaurants and hotels have been hit hard by staff shortage, costing the company 20 per cent in trading revenue. Justin Hemmes’...

UWU mounts legal challenge against unfair penalty rates for hospo workers

The United Workers Union, the union that represents the hospitality industry, has mounted a legal challenge against an agreement that enables workers to...

Billionaire Gina Rhinehart withdraws bid to revive Great Keppel

Gina Rinehart will not be acquiring the dormant Great Keppel Island, after dropping her bid for the once iconic Queensland tourist attraction. The country’s...

To doggy bag or not to doggy bag – why restaurants are risk averse

It is a contentious issue, but some restaurants would rather throw out their leftover food than give customers a doggy bag. Of course, there are health...

Premier Hotel in Albany to open its doors after 6 years

Arson destroyed Albany’s Premier Hotel in 2016, however after a long redevelopment patrons will once again be able to walk through its famous doors. The...

Customer swallows glass shards at Central Markets cafe

A burst light globe above a stove at a Central Markets café has led to glass shards being ingested by a customer. A court has heard how a “unique and...