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Down with the middy as drinkers find size does matter

Sydney has called last drinks on the middy. Pubs and clubs across the city are permanently shelving rack upon rack of the once-popular 285ml glass after...

Greens propose big fines for neglecting heritage

Owners of neglected heritage-listed buildings would face fines of up to $1 million under legislative changes being proposed by the WA Greens. Greens MP...

Perth man's loss inspires Nepalese charity

Cal Foulner        From Albany to Broome, WA's food culture is creating a better future for children in Nepal. More than 60 top chefs...

Bar's Swedish theme a winner

Melbourne bar DuNord looks set to expand its operations in response to strong early trading. Owner Thomas Kiltorp drew inspiration for the 180-capacity...

Carlton Dry targets surfing dollar

Riding unprecedented growth, Carlton Dry has announced a $1 million sponsorship of the Quiksilver Pro surfing tournament on the Gold Coast. In an attempt...

Food and gaming strong for ALH

Sales through Woolworths' hotels business were $759 million for the half year to December 30, an increase of 19.3 per cent on the previous year, the company...

Woolies liquor sales up 4.8 per cent

Woolworths' underlying liquor sales growth was in line with the 4.8 per cent overall growth achieved by its food and liquor business last quarter, the...

Lagerfeld designing Sofitel So Singapore

Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced Karl Lagerfeld as the 'Signature Designer' for Sofitel So Singapore, the new luxury designer hotel set to open in 2013. Lagerfeld...

Brisbane back to business

Brisbane has weathered the weekend storms well with the business district open and back to business as usual, Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk said. "The...

Starwood confirms Perth build

Starwood has confirmed its involvement in a new, 300-plus room hotel project in Perth that's set to be built by BGC. Len Buckeridge's construction company...