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IHG rejects $10b takeover bid

A takeover bid of $10.1 billion for the InterContinental Hotels Group has been rebuffed by the international chain. Last week an unnamed suitor approached...

Casino approvals bring joy and disappointment to regional Queensland

An artist's impression of the $8.15 billion Aquis project in Cairns   While political leaders on the Gold Coast and in Cairns were celebrating on...

Innovative direction ahead as Pier One Sydney Harbour welcomes new General Manager, Kim Mahaffy

Pier One Sydney Harbour is delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Mahaffy to the position of General Manager of Autograph Collections’ inaugural...

Hotel mini-bars given the cold shoulder

HOTEL mini-bars could be going the way of guestroom land lines, business centres and meeting rooms. Kaput, that is, thanks to portable technology, Skype-based...

City slickers find a rural welcome in country pubs

Terry Peavey (right) with his brother Simon outside the Fish Creek Hotel. “It takes some time but it’s becoming a great place,” he says. Source:...

Duff beer labelled dangerous by Australian Medical Association

A a new Duff beer is launching in Australia. Photo: Edwina Pickles   The head of the Australian Medical Association has labelled plans by Woolworths...

Penfolds targeted by US giant well versed at being in the red

It is one of Australia's few successful globally recognised luxury brands, but could soon be rendered a glistening prize that sits aside Toys 'R' Us, Oreo...

What baristas really think of soy milk

Market Lane Coffee at the Prahran Market stopped selling soy milk coffees last year   Poor Dan Yee. The Salvage Specialty Coffee barista was named...

What not to do - April 2014

What was busted between 14th March – 14th April and what were they caught doing? The things you should look out for. The NSW Food Authority publishes...

Bondi pub the Tea Gardens has sold to mystery buyers

The Tea Gardens Hotel in Bondi Junction has sold for $37m despite exchanging in 2006 for $44.7m Last drinks have been called for the owners of...