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Safer Sips responds to alleged drink spiking incident reported in Melbourne media

Safer Sips is deeply concerned by recent media reports regarding the alleged drink spiking incident involving a Melbourne socialite at a venue in Mt Buller....

Melbourne venues to receive $10M security boost to counter firebombing

Victorian hospitality businesses under siege from a string of violent attacks are set to access a new $10 million government security fund, with bar and...

Michelin Guide to make Australian debut in South Australia

The world's most coveted restaurant rating system is heading Down Under for the first time, with South Australia securing a deal to host the inaugural...

Queensland hotel developer sounds alarm over 2032 Olympic accommodation shortfall

A Queensland hotelier behind the state's newest luxury property has cautioned that ambitious targets to deliver thousands of new hotel rooms ahead of the...

Chapel Street icon Abacus Bar & Kitchen collapses into liquidation

One of South Yarra's most recognisable dining destinations has closed its doors for good, with Abacus Bar & Kitchen entering voluntary liquidation...

Merivale's management fee structure reveals scale of the Hemmes empire

Justin Hemmes' Merivale hospitality empire has recorded revenues of $628.7 million for the year to June 29, according to newly filed accounts lodged with...

Café owner sounds alarm on hospitality crisis ahead of Federal budget

Angela Vithoulkas has been at her Sydney café since 4.30am. By the time the morning rush subsides, she'll have been on her feet for hours. It's the unglamorous...

Clubs turn purple in stand against domestic violence

More than 200 registered clubs across NSW will turn purple today as part of the industry’s state-wide Purple Friday – Clubs Say No to Domestic Violence...

A new era for harbourfront events – Doltone House unveils 4,500sqm waterfront events destination

Doltone House is set to redefine Sydney’s event landscape with the unveiling of Doltone House Harbourside, a striking new 4,500sqm waterfront destination...

Fine dining restaurant fine $33K

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $33,600 in penalties in court against the former operators of a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in...