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Alcohol industry reliant on problem drinkers, say critics

TIM PALMER: The message to drink responsibly tags nearly every alcohol commercial. But research published today suggests that's a fairly pointless message. It...

Lavazza’s shot at Australia’s growing coffee culture

Ask cousins Giuseppe and Marco Lavazza what their favourite type of coffee is and they provide the same answer: an espresso.  What the Italian duo also...

Booming Airbnb gets another booster shot

Online accommodation rental portal Airbnb confirmed on Tuesday it now has 60,000 Australian properties on its books – and it expects to double that...

Giants circling Ascendas portfolio

The battle for some of Australia’s top hotel properties is heating up with a swag of new groups entering the race for a portfolio being offloaded by...

Boom fades, not Perth's high prices

The mining construction boom is all but over, yet it has left Perth as one of the priciest cities on the planet. Figures compiled by the Numbeo website...

Malaysian restaurant faces court for allegedly underpaying staff more than $87,000

The operators of an inner Sydney restaurant are facing Court for allegedly short-changing six employees tens of thousands of dollars and using false records...

Australian wine lobby slams study into higher taxes on cheap alcohol

Photo: The Winemakers Federation of Australia says hiking taxes on cheap wine won't curb problem drinking. (Lucy Barbour: ABC Rural)   The peak...

Brisbane gets second Rydges hotel: the Rydges Fortitude Valley

Brisbane will gain a second Rydges hotel next month with the opening of the Rydges Fortitude Valley property in the popular lifestyle, nightlife and secondary...

Dockland's first five star hotel opens with strong demand

Docklands’ first five star hotel, Peppers, has opened today almost fully booked, providing confidence in the precinct’s tourism potential to stakeholders...

Gluten Free Tarts, Cheesecakes & Mousse from Kooka Brotha's

Individual Tarts (Gluten Free) Creme Brulee Tart Citrus Tartlet Apple Crumble Tart   Individual Baked...