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Packer hotel tower plan to expand Southbank precinct

The battle between casino giants Echo Entertainment and James Packer’s Crown Group for high rollers is heating up, with Crown set to build a new luxury...

From Hungry Jacks to MoVida, airport food is evolving

There's little doubt gourmet food is in fashion, whether it is fine-dining  restaurants from celebrity chefs, farm-to-table options or pop-up stands...

Hospitality workers most likely to misuse prescription drugs, Curtin University study finds

A West Australian study has found hospitality workers are more likely to abuse prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs than employees in other...

Lack of pet exercise and companionship could be solved if dogs 'were allowed at the pub'

Australian dogs would be better adjusted and healthier if laws were changed to allow pets into pubs and more public places, an expert says. PHOTO: Taking...

Top Australian chefs pick their favourite destinations for good food and great dining

LUKE MANGAN What destination’s food excites you most? I think Singapore would have to be one of the most exciting cities in Asia, if not globally...

Tourism breaks records thanks to low AUD

When inbound tourism operator David Armour heads to Europe next week to pitch for business he will be going with a spring in his step. The plunge in...

Rezz Hotel in Newton planned for demolition to make way for new $14 million hotel and function centre

THE popular Rezz hotel would be bulldozed to make way for a $14 million, five-storey function and accommodation venue under bold new plans. An artist’s...

US restaurant group to eliminate tipping

In a sweeping change to how its restaurant employees are paid, the Union Square Hospitality Group will eliminate tipping at Gramercy Tavern, Union Square...

Council says Adamstown Motel has passed fire safety audits

The ABC has learned that a Newcastle motel, that has been stripped of its authority to provide crisis accommodation, has passed a fire safety audit despite...

Seafood labelling petition handed to govt

SEAFOOD lovers should know if their favourite meals damage the environment, have high levels of mercury or come about from slave labour, TV chef Matthew...