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Hospitality sector calls for changes to ‘clunky’ awards

The hospitality sector is calling for an overhaul to the award system in an effort to stamp out undo complexity and "unintentional underpayments" ahead...

Over $200,000 penalties for restaurant underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties of $209,000 against a Melbourne restaurateur, his two companies and his in-house accountant for underpaying...

Google’s new feature to make it easier to order directly from restaurants

Google is adding a new feature that will make it easier for customers to order from restaurants they search for. The new feature lets merchants specify...

Helipad plan to boost tourism recovery in Sydney

Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz said plans to build a helipad on the roof of the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour would give the tourism sector a much-needed...

Restaurateur warns lift restrictions or venues will go bust

The owner of Hugos Manly has warned large hospitality venues will go bust unless the NSW government lifts strict social distancing restrictions. Restaurateur...

Gold Coast hotels in ‘state of disbelief’ that borders remain closed

Hotels on the Gold Coast are warning they will be wiped out if the reopening of Queensland’s borders is delayed until September. Speaking to The Gold...

Shane Delia switches to home delivery with new platform Providoor

The Covid-19 shutdown has spurred Melbourne restaurateur Shane Delia to launch a new food delivery platform that aims to harness the talents of some of...

31st Australasian Gaming Expo will now take place in 2021

In publishing its new Public Health Order on 14 May, the NSW Government extended the restrictions on large gatherings from 29 June to 14 August. The legally...

Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award – standing by the chef community

The future is what we make it. This year looks very different for everyone on many fronts and the impacts of these challenging times are being felt closely...

W Melbourne on track to open in December 2020

Melbourne, get ready for a double shot of design, music, fashion and fuel with today’s announcement that W Hotels Worldwide is set to open its second...