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Low-cost licence plan for small Adelaide venues

Adelaide City Council has asked the South Australian Government to make some changes to its proposed late night code for venues. The council is worried...

Sucrogen CEO quits

North Queensland's biggest sugar processor, Sucrogen, is looking for a new boss after the resignation of current chief executive Ian Glasson. No announcement...

Shake up for toxic tests

Tasmania's health department is to review its shellfish tests, after inspectors missed a toxin that was detected overseas. Japanese authorities identified...

Teen dies after drinking poppy tea

A southern Tasmanian teenager has died after drinking a lethal brew made from poppy heads. The 17-year-old was found dead at his home on Sunday evening. Inspector...

Workers in Sydney’s South and South Western suburbs back-paid $123,000

Workers in Sydney’s South and South-Western suburbs have been back-paid a total of $123,200 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The...

Restaurateurs fear closure due to parking fees

High profile city chefs will today protest changes to on-street parking introduced by council last week on the grounds restaurants will close as a result. Restaurant...

"NSW violent venues at lowest level ever" - George Souris MP

The latest list of the State’s most violent venues contained the lowest number of pubs and clubs since the scheme began four years ago, Minister for...

Hotel Steyne's new Asian century in Manly

Hotel Steyne is hoping to create Manly's own version of late-night Chinatown hangout Golden Century when it re-opens its top floor next year. Manly's...

Penrith pub back to former glory

After years in the wilderness, a Penrith pub has returned to glory with a new look, facilities and local feel. Long known as the Heritage Hotel and operating...

Leach slams zealots, misguided pokies plan

The anti-alcohol lobby and the Federal Government's gaming machine reforms were in the firing line this week in another spirited address by Australian...