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Paddington pub owner pleads guilty to drug offences

Paddington hotelier Robert Moroney had pleaded guilty to drug charges after he was caught with cocaine.   On 21 November 2021, the 49-year-old publican...

Historic SA restaurant shuts its doors due to restriction and no COVID support

The owners of historic SA restaurant Leonards Mill have permanently closed their doors citing Covid-19 restrictions and a lack of support from landlords...

Craft brewers targeted by beer giants

The appetite for craft beers continues to gain momentum, which has led to multinationals including Lion and Carlton United Breweries to set their sights...

Coffee king and Brisbane rich lister says cafes will soon go broke

Bowen Hills-based Coffee Commune owner Phillip Di Bella has warned that it is only a matter of months before cafes go broke. With customer numbers plummeting...

Man refused bail after setting off bomb in Perth restaurant

A man has been charged with allegedly setting off a home-made bomb at a Perth restaurant during its busy lunch period, and allegedly having another bomb...

Cairns restaurant owner calls out government while importing his own RATS

A Cairns restaurant owner has taken it upon himself to import rapid antigen tests (RATS) from Singapore so he can try to keep his business afloat. Ochre...

Alcohol fuelled steroid user bashes innocent man in Salisbury pub

A steroid user has plead guilty to assault causing harm and aggravated assault over an incident that occurred at the Salisbury Hotel in South Australia...

Sell off: Why Chinese owned hotels have been put on the market

The five-star 200-room Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast has been listed off market by its Chinese-based owners and is expected to sell for more...

Hospitality sector calls for wage subsidy to address rising costs and specialist visa to fill critical staff shortages

Almost two thirds of restaurant owners (65%) feel that the introduction of a new wage subsidy to help cover the costs of employees would be the most important...

RSL Clubs in Sydney profit on JobKeeper

Financial records reveal that some of Sydney’s largest RSL and gaming venues received millions of dollars in JobKeeper while recording profits. ClubsNSW...