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Indigenous chef wins NAIDOC apprentice of the year award

Although he is only in his second year of a chef's apprenticeship, Ashley Farrall has left an impression on more than just his immediate supervisors. He...

Langham Hotel denies cockroaches, mice found in kitchens ahead of salmonella outbreak

A luxury Melbourne hotel has denied allegations cockroaches and mice were found in its kitchens in the year preceding a recent salmonella outbreak that...

Ghost stories from Goomeri hotel

The Grand Hotel in Goomeri was destroyed by fire in 1939 and was rebuilt on the same location. The art deco-style building strikes an impressive pose looking...

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...

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...