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Exclusive first look: Hobart’s newest high-end hotel revealed

DEVELOPERS of Hobart’s newest high-end hotel say it will provide a unique experience telling the stories of some of Tasmania’s most iconic characters. The...

Singaporeans win approval for new Melbourne CBD hotel

A little-known Singaporean developer has won approval to build a 478-room high-rise hotel on Little Lonsdale Street in the centre of Melbourne, after amending...

Community stands up for the Lowmead Hotel

THERE was an overwhelming outpouring of support for Rod Sorrenson who claimed he lost everything in a fire that burnt down the house he was living in three...

Spirits of Australia: local distillers raising the bar

Australian spirit levels are rising. Every time you pull up a bar stool, you'll likely encounter a bartender hawking another new and local craft gin, usually...

Tasmania's food van vendors to benefit under plan for single council fee, operator says

Tasmanian food vendors will no longer have to register their businesses in every council area they operate in under proposed new laws, potentially saving...

TripAdvisor reveals the 10 best Aussie restaurants for 2015

TRIPADVISOR has named Melbourne’s Vue de Monde as the best restaurant in Australia at its Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2015. Based on the reviews...

Caledonia bids $770m for ALE pubs fund

Melbourne’s Young & Jackson hotel, owned by ALE Property Group. Source: News Corp Australia   Funds house Caledonia Investments has kicked off...

Stirling Hotel in court over alleged food standards breaches

A STAPLE in grated cheese, a rubbish bin overflowing near food and a build up of dirt and grease are among Stirling Hotel’s alleged breaches of the Food...

Divergent alcohol levies in budget office’s sights

The Parliamentary Budget Office has given ammunition to a campaign to overhaul alcohol taxes in Australia, finding the current system that levies different...

Former tenant describes 'nightmare' stay at notorious Newcastle motel

The New South Wales Government has been applauded for suspending the use of a Newcastle motel for crisis accommodation, in response to allegations of drug...