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Arson ruled out of restaurant fire

A fire at a Bendigo restaurant is no longer being treated as suspicious. Investigations into the fire that gutted buildings at the Garden for the Future...

Ritzy restaurants deprived of pollies’ long lunch ‘rorts’

Fine dine restaurants will be shaking their heads in dismay after Federal Education Department secretary Tony Cook banned the long lunch practice in a...

Star Entertainment Group’s shares plummet after shock Sydney Casino licence call

Star Entertainment Group took a massive hit on the sharemarket yesterday, losing more than 20% in an unexpected twist to its Sydney casino licence viability...

Australia’s next Olympic state sweeps the podium in 2023 hotel performance improvement

Almost all Australian tourism and accommodation markets are coming off a record year with 2023 being one of, if not the best, 12 months of trade recorded....

Underinsurance, inflation and the importance of a professional property valuation for your restaurant or catering business

Australia is currently grappling with an inflation rate that recently reached historic highs, impacting all sectors of the economy including insurance....

Matt Moran to open two Canberra venues

Celebrity chef Matt Moran is heading to the nation’s capital to open two new venues. Moran is looking to open Italian steakhouse Compa and neighbouring...

Two Sydney Oporto franchises forced into liquidation by ATO

Oporto franchises owned by Jevnt Pty Ltd and Pymz Pty Ltd have raised the ire of the Australian Tax Office, which is forcing them to pay half a million...

Sydney café owner avoids jail for supplying 260 bags of cocaine

The owner of a popular café in Sydney has avoided jail after subsidising his income through the supply of 260 bags of cocaine. The well-known Ali Berro...

Victorian pub owner forced to sell venue after gambling cover-up

The cover-up of an illegal gambling payout has resulted in an $80,000 fine for the owner of a Victorian hotel.The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control...

Canberra and Queanbeyan accused of underpaying workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has targeted around 20 restaurants and cafes in Canberra and Queeanbeyan for surprise inspections. The ombudsman was acting on...