Canberra's city restaurants face a perfect storm: a 'country town' parking mentality, fierce competition, and a value-hungry clientele. Industry insiders reveal why so many venues can't survive past two years.
Tony and Manuela Moore, former owners of Chill at Portofino, have opened two new hospitality venues in Clifton Beach, expanding their business on the Cairns Northern Beaches.
Sydney hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes is set to reopen the revamped Whale Inn in Narooma in early 2026, nearly five years after its $3.95 million purchase. The renovation includes a restored sunken lounge and wellness centre.
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
Perth's long-awaited $25 million Baillie Hill hospitality and community precinct opens January 19 in East Victoria Park, creating over 100 jobs and restoring historic heritage.
Esqulant Leisure Group announces two new hospitality venues, Bar Olé and The Heart, opening in Applecross in 2026. Offering stunning Swan River views, they will create 100 jobs and bring Spanish cuisine and upmarket pub dining to Perth's south.
Geelong's business landscape is shifting in 2025, with several long-standing pubs, cafes, and shops closing their doors. Discover the stories behind the closures and what it means for the city.
Discover how a Cairns cafe owner's passion and unique approach have kept her business thriving for over two decades in a competitive market. Learn her secret to success.
Australian hospitality group behind Meat & Wine Co. and 6HEAD sold to Japan's Zensho Holdings. New owners to fuel national expansion, creating jobs and boosting local suppliers.
Ocean Grove's vibrant dining strip welcomes The Rove, a stylish new bar opening on The Terrace. Discover the venue's transformation, menu highlights, and community impact.
Perth's award-winning Bar Lafayette is closing its doors for good this Friday, 18 December 2025. Owner Brendon Sim reflects on 13 years of cocktails and community in the CBD.
Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie shuts its doors, with owners citing rising costs and tough trading conditions. Industry warns more closures could follow across the Hunter.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.
The iconic Ellis Beach Bar & Grill has reopened with a stunning new look after a massive landslide forced its closure. Discover the incredible comeback story.
Townsville's iconic Finnegans Hotel has undergone a $1.5 million transformation and name change to The Condo Hotel. Discover the new look and what it means for the city's hospitality scene.
Uptown Vibes, a popular all-day dining venue in Canberra's Braddon, has permanently closed its doors just seven months after opening. Discover the reasons behind this sudden closure and what's next for the location.
Perth's dining scene is heartbroken by the sudden death of Kim Stephen, creative force behind Light Years. His fiancée's powerful plea for mental health support.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Canberra's iconic Cube nightclub, a pillar of the city's LGBTQ+ community, announces its final closure on December 31, 2025, marking the end of an era for nightlife in the capital.
Burswood Point's $4 billion transformation continues with a new hospitality building in Precinct B, reshaping Perth's riverside dining scene. Discover the vision.
TAFE NSW Wollongong's Chef's Table event highlights the region's growing hospitality industry and the next generation of culinary talent. Discover how local apprentices are shaping Illawarra's food scene.
Two Mandurah breweries, Boundary Island and Wedgetail, have triumphed at the AHA Hospitality Awards for Excellence. Discover their winning stories and what this means for Perth's craft beer scene.
Former Globe Pan & Grill operator accused of underpaying 16 workers. Fair Work takes legal action seeking penalties up to $46,950. Contact FWO for pay concerns.
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
After six successful years, Townsville's beloved Tide Cafe and Catering owner shares heartfelt reflections and announces exciting upcoming changes. Discover what's next for this local favorite.
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure as the longest US government shutdown and renewed Epstein allegations test his administration's stability. Read the full analysis.
Western Australia continues to struggle as the nation's retail outsider. Discover the factors behind this persistent economic challenge and what it means for the state's future.
Perth faces a housing crisis as density denial threatens the city's future. Experts urge vertical growth to preserve suburbs and character. Read why upward expansion is crucial.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.