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Corporate workers return to wining and dining

If you want to know how the economy is faring, stick your head in a city restaurant at lunchtime and count the suits. That's the conventional wisdom, at...

Scientists discover new taste that could make food more delicious

Taste, the sense that allows us to appreciate the beauty of good food, is something scientists understand fairly well. The sensation we feel when eating...

Sofitel Sydney not the start of a luxury hotel wave, says Accor boss

The construction of Sydney's first five-star hotel in nearly two decades at Darling Harbour won't spur a wave of standalone, luxury hotels in the city...

Starwood Hotels reaches out to potential bidders - sources

(Reuters) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc has reached out to potential bidders, including InterContinental Hotels Group Plc and Wyndham Worldwide...

Grit, determination gives Lagoons Cafe new lease on life

WHEN it comes to surviving the tough times, one cafe owner reckons he has the recipe to ride it out. "Pure and simple: just hard work," Cliff Stocks firmly...

Ravenshoe cafe demolished after explosion

The owner of a cafe that was hit by an out-of-control ute, sparking an explosion that killed his daughter, says "it's a good feeling" to see the building...

To boldly go where no kitten has gone before: Catmosphere cat cafe is open for business

The inner city’s first cat cafe has officially opened its doors with diners cuddling up to more than a dozen furry felines.  What started as a...

Hugos Lounge in Kings Cross set to close due to revenue decline

One of Sydney's highest-profile nightspots, Hugos Lounge in Kings Cross, is set to close after being placed into voluntary administration on Wednesday,...

Carlson Rezidor fuels Australasia portfolio growth with focus on three brands

Kicking off its growth plans in Australia is the re-design of the flagship five star Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney. SYDNEY, Australia - Carlson...

'Large volume' of pest bombs cause explosion at Brisbane restaurant, buckling front wall and blowing off rear door

Brisbane restaurant owners have inadvertently caused an explosion at their shop after overusing pest bombs. PHOTO: Acacia Ridge Fire and Emergency...