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Coca-Cola Amatil set to offload SPC

Coca-Cola Amatil has put its SPC canned fruit and tomato business up for sale after it posted a $1.7 million loss in the six months to June 29. The move...

Bluebonnet finds a home in Brunswick East

After years of short term pop-ups and temporary leases, cult Melbourne BBQ team Bluebonnet have found a permanent home in Brunswick East. The original...

Jonathan Barthelmess to open GRECA in Brisbane

The restaurateur behind The Apollo Sydney and Cho Cho San, Jonathan Barthelmess, is bringing his contemporary interpretation of the Greek taverna to Brisbane...

Venetian Republic closes before it opens

Sydney restaurateur Nino Zoccali’s hopes of launching his new Italian venture at the historic Campbell’s Stores at Circular Quay dashed. Venetian...

Tactics to keep pokies players at machines

Pubs like the tiny Colyton Hotel in western Sydney are not just in the business of selling food and drink. Last week, its gaming turnover was $1.8 million,...

Intercontinental Group expands into Lilydale

The InterContinental Hotels Group has announced plans to expand into the outer Melbourne area of Lilydale. It is planning to build a new luxury hotel...

Oliver blames Sydney’s lock out laws and pizza issues for restaurant problems

Jamie Oliver is best known as the TV chef-turned-best-selling author who has amassed a fortune thanks to his creative culinary masterpieces. But it’s...

Queensland Premier and ministers’ accommodation fees

Queensland's premier and other ministers accumulated over $80,000 worth of accommodation fees during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. The reason: security...

Birdsville hotel up for sale

One of Australia’s most iconic hotels has been put on the market. It’s attracting buyers and one of them is entrepreneur Dick Smith who is considering...

Max Paganoni of Max’s Red Hill indicted on perjury charges

Red Hill restaurateur Max Paganoni has been charged with perjury. Accused of lying to a magistrate and police, Paganoni appeared at Frankston Magistrates’...