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$10.7BN gambling tax revenue: Andrews government accused of “social injustice”

The Andrews government could raise almost $10.7 billion in gambling taxes if he is once again elected as Victorian Premier. And according to critics,...

50 is the new 20 in hospitality: why hiring retirees is good for the restaurant business

To fix its staffing shortage problem a Queenscliff restaurant in Victoria is hiring over 50s and retirees. Owner of the Bellarine Peninsula restaurant...

Justin Hemmes wants to turn new metro station into entertainment precinct

Justin Hemmes has put his hand up to build two skyscrapers above the planned Sydney CBD metro station. Hemmes is working with a pack of high-profile developers...

Luxury hotel plans for troubled Burnham Beeches

The new owners of Burnham Beeches in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges have released plans for a luxury hotel, restaurant, wellness retreat and glamping. The...

Iconic Castlereagh Club to go to market for under $50M

The Castlereagh Club will be made available to local and offshore investors on 14 November. The Sydney CBD site on Castlereagh St is fully leased to the...

Received a serious staff complaint? Time to conduct a workplace investigation

It is a reality that complaints of bullying, sexual harassment and allegations of poor health and safety frequently arise among Australia’s 235,000 hospitality...

Karen’s Diner staff accuse chain of ignoring harassment claims

The Karen’s diner franchise is now under fire from its staff as well as disgruntled customers who believe the chain goes too far in its abuse. Six employees...

Perth’s Hay St mall drops ‘too rough’ tag and gets first alfresco cafe

Hay Street mall in Perth continues to be rejuvenated, having now opened its first alfresco food and beverage venue in nearly a decade. The strip is...

UK workers to help out struggling NT hospo businesses

An influx of UK workers are set to descend on the Northern territory as the NT government looks at ways to support short staffed businesses. The government...

Historic Parramatta restaurant closes its doors for good

The Lachlan’s Restaurant at Old Government House, Parramatta has shut its doors. The sudden move left customers scrambling to get their money back for...