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Universal Robina buys New Zealand food firm for $609M

Snacks and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp. is buying New Zealand rival Griffin's Foods Ltd. from Australia's Pacific Equity Partners (PEP)...

Coles buys first pub in four years

Supermarket giant Coles has purchased its first pub in four years, in stark contrast to its recent practice of selling hotel establishments around the...

Body corp, penthouse owner facing suit

Melbourne’s Eureka Tower’s original co-developer Tab Fried and the building’s owners corporation are being sued for $75,183 after it is alleged water...

Unregulated accommodation is a ticking time bomb

The Accommodation Association of Australia is urging consumers to choose their accommodation provider carefully in the wake of a hostel fire in Sydney's...

Justin Hemmes at forefront of pubs’ shifting sands

Justin Hemmes at Coogee where the old Beach Palace Hotel is undergoing renovation as part of the Merivale empire. Picture: Britta Campion Source: News...

Abu Dhabi wealth fund eyes local hotel assets

ONE of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, could be searching for more property in Australia, according to...

Foodies recruit call for Margaret River “photobomb” blitz

Aravina Estate chefs, from left, Matt Black, Andrew Foulsham and Tony Howell   WORKING with food, wine or beer in the Margaret River area? Your region...

APC announces 2014 award winners

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has announced the winners of the APC Awards. The awards were presented at the APC Awards Night in Melbourne...

Closing the gap in Australia's food culture

PHOTO: Chef and cooking teacher Rodney Dunn in the kitchen garden where he grows heritage vegetables.(Sally Dakis) Tasmanian chef, food critic and journalist...

Crown plans another casino hotel in Melbourne

Yet another five-star hotel is planned for Melbourne and it could be higher than the Eureka Tower. Casino operator Crown is negotiating with developer...