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Singapore’s Jaleel family checks into Brisbane with $34m hotel buy

Singapore’s Jaleel family has added another Aussie address to its collection, picking up Brisbane’s George Williams Hotel in a deal understood to be...

Three Sydney pubs slapped with hefty penalties

NSW’s gaming police have slapped a trio of Sydney pubs with hefty penalties this week, with Homebush West’s Wentworth Hotel—owned by billionaire...

Shannon Bennett plots four new Byron Bay venues under Belongil Group

Shannon Bennett is returning to his culinary roots with a new hospitality venture, Belongil Group. “I am re-entering the hospitality industry, because...

‘King of Talk’ remembered: Otto opens John Laws’ beloved Table 53

If you ever needed to track down legendary broadcaster John Laws, there was a pretty reliable plan: head to Otto at Woolloomooloo. “If he was in town,...

Michelin snub sparks debate on Australia’s culinary brand strategy

Tourism Australia’s decision to pass on a local Michelin Guide has ignited industry debate over how the nation markets its dining credentials—and whether...

Seafood cashback nets a lifeline for South Coast & Coorong operators

South Coast and Coorong seafood traders are set for a timely lift, with the state’s Dining Cashback scheme widening to cover seafood retailers as well...

Mayfair Hotel to be reborn under IHG–Ark Capital deal

IHG Hotels & Resorts is teaming up with Ark Capital to take the reins of one of Adelaide’s most recognisable addresses, the heritage-listed Mayfair...

Blue Door fires back after viral “anti-veganism” claims

A Sydney fine-diner has pushed back after a weekend Reddit post accused it of “anti-veganism” and sparked a pile-on. The Blue Door, an 18-seat set-menu...

Registered clubs deliver record $127m in community support

More than 7600 charities and community groups have benefited from $127 million worth of ClubGRANTS funding in the past 12 months, with each recipient receiving...

Arkaba Hotel owner fuming after weak sentence for pub rampage

Arkaba Hotel owner Peter Hurley is fuming over what he sees as a slap-on-the-wrist sentence for the man who terrorised his team during a late-night rampage...