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Late-night trade push meets local resistance across Sydney

Sydney’s nightlife reboot is running into some familiar roadblocks, with several suburban pubs and bars discovering that not everyone is thrilled about...

Sunshine Coast Council approves $150m Crowne Plaza Maroochydore

Construction of Crowne Plaza, in the heart of Maroochydore’s Ocean Street, will commence in April next year following Sunshine Coast Council’s approval...

Long-running Brighton Le Sands venue caught in council dispute

Bayside Council says it’s facing a major repair bill after ending its long-term relationship with the Antonopoulos family, operators of the landmark...

Daylesford pub crash driver ordered to explain refusal to assist inquest

The driver at the centre of the Royal Daylesford Hotel beer garden tragedy is being told he must front court and explain why he’s refusing to help a...

Pub player Harvest pours $500m into new open-ended fund

Pub investor Harvest Hospitality is rolling out a new open-ended fund aimed at both retail and wholesale investors, with an eye on raising about $500 million...

Pubs to pads? Hospitality heavyweights explore residential add-ons

Australia’s pub heavyweights are eyeing a new frontier — housing — as pressure mounts to boost the country’s supply of new homes. With planning...

Lady Chu turns bad reviews into Sydney’s hottest Dinner invitation

Screenshots of savage Google reviews are usually a nightmare for venues, but at Potts Point’s Lady Chu they’ve turned into a calling card. Owner Nahji...

Hotel chiefs push for mandatory jail as pub violence escalates

Violent drunks and repeat gang offenders caught on CCTV have sparked a major crackdown call from South Australian hoteliers, who say they have had enough...

Brisbane Ashes Test to deliver $24 million boost for local economy

Day-night Test expected to inject more than $24 million into Queensland’s economy.  Hospitality, retail and tourism sectors set for strong gains as...

Tarzia pitches ‘night time economy’ fix as Adelaide’s bars battle rising closures

Adelaide’s after–dark scene could be in for a shake–up, with the state Liberals rolling out a plan to back hospitality operators as bankruptcy rates...