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Historic hotel demolished on iconic headlands site at Austinmer

A demolition crew has demolished the historic Headlands Hotel at Austinmer to make way for a new hotel complex. The final demise of the much loved Headlands...

Cigarette machine stolen from Melb pub

THE offenders forced open a glass door to an outdoor area of the Mernda hotel, and used a trolley jack to carry cigarette machine out and onto a ute. CCTV...

Waiter left a $1000 tip and kind note from mystery customer

AN Illinois waiter got a grand surprise when he was left a huge tip by a mystery customer who walked away without saying anything.   Independent...

Essendon Airport to open 160-room Hyatt Places business hotel

Essendon Airport owners Lindsay Fox and Max Beck are upping their commercial offering, by adding the country's first Hyatt-branded business hotel to...

Restaurant pair Matt Moran and Peter Sullivan: Talk of angry split is a lot of hot air

THERE has been no angry bust-up between top Sydney chef Matt Moran and his long-time business partner, restaurateur Peter Sullivan, Moran stated plainly...

High-priced cattle herd Blackmore’s Wagyu Beef told to hoof it

SOME of Australia’s most expensive cattle are looking for a new home after their owner lost a right-to-farm planning case.   David Blackmore, owner...

Mother nearly lost baby after salmonella tea at Langham hotel

A Melbourne mother almost lost her baby after falling seriously ill with salmonella poisoning in the wake of a baby shower at the prestigious Langham hotel.   The...

Flynn’s Restaurant in Yungaburra now dog-friendly after banning kids

THE Tableland restaurant that banned children has another policy that may give some customers paws to think. Flynn’s Restaurant at Yungaburra has...

Earlier bar closing times in the city on the cards to combat alcohol abuse and assaults

The ACT government is considering earlier closing times for bars in the city and more radical measures such as setting minimum prices for alcohol in...

Matt Moran’s path from Seven Hills to celebrated chef

SEVEN HILLS boy turned celebrity chef Matt Moran has credited his western Sydney upbringing for his success and says he even considered opening a restaurant...