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Sudden lockdowns cruel hospitality industry … Brisbane the latest to suffer

With the sudden border closures that were imposed in the lead up to Christmas, many in the Australian Hospitality industry missed out on the profitable...

Ribs & Burgers under fire for alleged racist staff memo

Accusations of racism have rocked restaurant chain Ribs & Burgers, which is now investigating a memo to staff referring to the use of non-English languages...

Social distancing may not be the answer to COVID spread in restaurants

It is becoming apparent that the airflow and seating arrangements at the Smile Buffalo Thai restaurant in Melbourne’s Bayside suburb of Black Rock, may...

Crown Barangaroo opens to positive numbers

Crown’s $2 billion Barangaroo facility had its grand opening in the middle of an NSW COVID spike. Despite this, management is pleased with patronage...

Bakery fined $22k for failing to backpay 15 year old employee

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $26,460 in penalties in court against the operator of a retail bakery business in the Brisbane suburb of Mount...

Gold Coast restaurant operators fined $60k+

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $60,480 in penalties in court against the operators of the Govinda’s Surfers Paradise restaurant on the Gold Coast. The...

Circular Quay & The Rocks businesses must register to accept customers on NYE

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney will be different this year. A designated Green Zone will be established around Circular Quay and The Rocks to...

Corkman demolishers to appeal 30-day jail term

It hasn’t ended well for the developers who knocked down the heritage listed Corkman Pub, with the pair sentenced to 30 days jail. Developers Stefce...

Crown Melbourne review brought forward after NSW revelations

After the NSW gambling regulator last month blocked the launch of Crown Casino group’s new $2.2 billion Sydney gaming complex, today Crown Casino Melbourne...

Premium pubs snapped up at pre-COVID prices

Premium venues are being sold at pre-COVID prices, giving the commercial arm of the hospitality industry hope that the economy is about to bounce back.  Last...