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Beer garden battle as Geelong pub uses ‘technicality’ to dodge council ban

Geelong pub The Deck is using a “technicality” to keep its beer garden open following council orders to close it over noise complaints. Noise complaints...

Event cancellations to impact hotel demand

As the fallout from the coronavirus crisis spreads, a sudden cancellation of events will have an ongoing negative impact on the hotel sector in Australia. Sydney...

Melbourne mall goes on the market a discount

Melbourne retail precinct St Collins Lane has been put up for sale at a price less than the owners paid three years ago. The mall has about 45 specialty...

Government announces $1bn tourism package to offset coronavirus

The Federal Government has pledged $1 billion of direct support and relief for tourism businesses in response to the coronavirus crisis. The money comes...

Huang looks to offload Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley

The 132-room Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley has been put to market. Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley sits on 1500 hectares, with owner Peter Huang saying...

What not to do - Western Australia's latest penalties

Trade Name Details of Offence Penalty Imposed   Date Penang Hawker Food   Non-compliance with Standard 3.2.2....

Club Wyndham Airlie Beach relaunches Tides Restaurant

Tides, the onsite restaurant at Club Wyndham Airlie Beach Whitsundays, has relaunched under new management with a fresh menu and an emphasis on locally...

Continental Hotel back on the market after years of uncertainty

A heritage-listed hotel in Sorrento has been put back on the market for a second time in 12 months following a series of financial mishaps. The Continental...

Historic Ballarat hotel sells for more than $12m

Craig’s Royal Hotel in Ballarat has sold for more than $12 million to pub operator Black Rhino Group. The sale price marks a record for Ballarat, with...

Café swaps coffee for loo rolls as shortage starts becomes ‘critical’

Customers are trading toilet rolls for their caffeine fix at a café in Far North Queensland. Jaques Coffee Plantation in Mareeba is offering to exchange...