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Port Douglas Ramada refurb celebrated

David Kempton, member for Cook joined tourism and local government representatives last week at an official opening function at Ramada Resort Port Douglas. Michael...

Half of businesses face profit declines

A recent survey has uncovered 45% of accommodation businesses were forced to reduce their staffing levels in the 2012/13 financial year. The Accomodation...

New speakeasy under Cheers bar

The owners of Sydney's Cheers bar have opened a new offering downstairs to broaden the appeal of the George St venue and service a distinct market gap...

SPC woes spark call for swift canned fruit inquiries

The federal Liberal Member for Murray, Sharman Stone, is urging the Productivity Commission to move as quickly as possible on inquiries into the canned...

Lucky Country restored

The multi-million dollar redevelopment of the former Lucky Country hotel in Newcastle is moving ahead with the restoration of the facade virtually complete. The...

Brewing up a storm in specialty tea at $1000 a cup

Melburnians are regularly paying up to $18 for a cup of tea at some city cafes, with the most expensive variety selling for $1000 a cup. But these leafy...

Sydney's Star Casino offers $250 million for exclusive license

The company that runs Sydney's Star Casino has offered to pay the New South Wales Government $250 million if it is given an exclusive casino license until...

No skim, no soy: filter coffee back on cafe menu

Lattes are louche, and soy is so yesterday. Now some baristas are banning milk altogether, in an effort to educate their customers on the finer points...

Calls for standardised drink laws

The Department for Sport and Recreation has criticised inconsistencies in how liquor licensing rules are applied to some of the State's major entertainment...

Grog shop opposition in Elermore Vale

Elermore Vale residents say allowing another bottle shop in their suburb is not only unnecessary but would be detrimental to the community. Ritchies IGA...