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Hunter Hotel Group snaps up Terrigal Hotel in $47 million coastal pub deal

In one of the biggest pub sales of the year, The Hunter Hotel Group has snapped up Terrigal Hotel on NSW’s central coast in an off-market deal worth...

Hotel mogul eyes Rabbitohs stake two decades after losing bid to Russell Crowe

Two decades after being pipped at the post by Russell Crowe, hotel mogul Jerry Schwartz says he would be open to having another shot at owning a piece...

Opera Bar changes hands as Applejack wins 10-year Sydney Opera House deal

A new chapter in the life of Sydney’s much-loved Opera Bar is set to be written, with Applejack Hospitality set to take the reins after 24 years under...

Darwin restaurateur turns to AI to keep hospitality alive

A Darwin restaurant owner believes a homegrown artificial intelligence tool could be the lifeline the hospitality sector needs, with a locally built AI...

Former NRL player-turned influencer spared jail over violent pub bathroom assault

A night out celebrating his twin daughters’ footy season ended badly for former NRL player-turned influencer David Drotini, who faced court over a violent...

RACV Inverloch Resort announces major expansion, including new premium ocean view rooms

In a major vote of confidence for Victoria's regional tourism sector, RACV today unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar expansion of its Inverloch Resort,...

Gold Coast capsule hostel draws mixed reviews as locals join backpacker crowd

A Gold Coast pod-style hostel pulling in $250,000 a year in rent is attracting not just backpackers and students, but also locals struggling to find a...

Adelaide restaurateur’s venue collapses owing millions

An Adelaide hospitality operator has wound up one of his companies, leaving a trail of unpaid wages, superannuation and tax debts — and just $114 in...

‘Killjoys’ knock back carousel plan again, says Jerry Schwartz

Plans for a boutique carousel at Rydges Newcastle have been knocked back for a second time, leaving hotelier Jerry Schwartz “very disappointed” by...

Neil Perry swaps Song Bird for Gran Torino in Bay Street reboot

Neil Perry is steering his culinary ambitions from Asia to Italy with the launch of Gran Torino — his new restaurant opening this Saturday on the former...