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Merivale is selling Grange – for $135,000 a bottle

The Merivale Group, part of Justin Hemmes hotel empire, bought a complete, 63-vintage set of Penfolds Grange, which sold over Christmas for a record $332,608...

Jacksons on George makeover

Sydney’s late night live music venue Jacksons on George closed its doors on Sunday. It’s another Sydney music venue gone and follows last April’s...

Nando’s stores in Perth fined for filthy conditions

Perth’s Nando’s stores have been convicted and fined for non-compliance with health standards. That included filthy cooking areas, poor cleaning and...

Welcoming Bert’s Brasserie and Bar

Bert’s Brasserie and Bar, inspired by Europe’s grand hotel dining rooms of the 1930s opened on Sunday. Located at The Newport, the Merivale Group’s...

Meriton Hotel on the market

With Sydney’s apartment market under pressure, billionaire Harry Triguboff has put one of the most prized hotels in his portfolio on the market for the...

Making Australian hospitality careers attractive

On the plus side, Australia’s hospitality and tourism sector has been listed as one of the country’s five "super growth" industries. Indeed, the government...

Food served on wooden boards: health and safety issues

One of the big trends now is food that’s served on wooden boards. There are different views about whether that creates health and safety issues. It’s...

Former licensee jailed for insurance scam

The former licensee of an historic hotel in Western Australia damaged by fire has been jailed for being behind an arson plot. The court heard that the...

Neil Perry’s Burger Project opens in Bourke St Melbourne

Famed Rockpool Bar & Grill chef Neil Perry just keeps expanding in Melbourne. He has now opened his fourth Burger Project there, located in Bourke...

Ovolo expands into Canberra

Hong Kong boutique chain Ovolo has added to its rapidly expanding Australian portfolio by acquiring the rights to manage the 68-room Hotel Hotel in...