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Business as usual for Melbourne's iconic Great Britain Hotel 2/18/2014

Richmond's longstanding Great Britain Hotel, or GB as it is more affectionately known, is changing management but it won't be changing anything else.

Lovers pick premium this Valentine's Day 2/5/2014

This Valentine's Day, smitten couples will splash out on fine dining and premium floral arrangements to celebrate their union, say business information analysts at IBISWorld.

Australians really are the biggest losers 2/4/2014

Australians gamble - and lose - more than anyone else on a per-person basis, according to a new report cited in the latest edition of The Economist.

New reforms passed by parliament for NSW liquor regulation 2/3/2014

On Tuesday 21 January 2014, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell announced a comprehensive package of initiatives to reduce alcohol and drug related violence.

Open Colleges announces TAFE-accredited Diploma of Hospitality 2/3/2014

A skills shortage in the hospitality industry provides opportunity to launch new education and training courses, according to online vocational education institute Open Colleges.

Sydney security company alters workplace processes after underpayments 2/3/2014

A Sydney company director who admits underpaying 24 casual security guards has agreed to undertake workplace relations training, following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman. ...

Govt 'needs to address' new street violence issues: AHA 1/28/2014

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) NSW has announced it will be examining the details of the state government's new policies on street violence and discussing the implications ...

Not paying tax a dangerous game for small businesses 1/24/2014

The recent report that the ATO is chasing a back-log of $18 billion in debt, with small business tax payers accounting for more than 60 per cent of outstanding debt, should ring ...

Tax tips for Australian hospitality businesses 1/17/2014

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a new campaign to help Australian businesses meet their tax obligations.

How will shutting down the city help victims of street violence? 1/14/2014

Calls to shut down Australia's only global city will do absolutely nothing to help victims of violence on our streets, AHA NSW director of policing John Green has said.

Industries set to fly and fall in 2014 1/13/2014

As Australian companies usher in the new year, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the five industries expected to soar and the five expected to sink.

81 per cent compliance for Qld pubs, bars, taverns, hotels 12/11/2013

More than 80 per cent of pubs, bars, taverns and accommodation businesses in Queensland are complying with workplace laws, the Fair Work Ombudsman has found.

Australia moves into top ten of World's Most Valuable Nation Brands 12/10/2013

Australia has moved up to tenth position in the Nation Brand 2013 Study by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, with its Brand Value growing to US$1.257 billion - and ...

Christmas shoppers encouraged to celebrate local products, produce 12/5/2013

The Australian Made Campaign is urging shoppers seeking out local products and produce this Christmas to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo.

Appy Christmas: standby staff on call for summer rush 12/5/2013

New mobile and social recruitment app, Workible, is helping businesses in the hospitality sector to find standby staff for the Christmas rush.

Short-term international arrivals to Australia continue to grow 11/20/2013

According to the latest results from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there were 6.4 million short term visitor arrivals to Australia in the 12 months to September 2013, a ...

Slip resistance tests 'more important than ever' 11/19/2013

Ensuring that floor workspace and general traffic areas comply with the recent changes in Safety Standards is critical, according to slip resistance testing services provider Test ...

Tipping point: is Aust on the verge of American social expectations? 11/19/2013

Australians might soon be expected to tip as frequently – and perhaps of greater significance, as generously – as Americans, new research warns.

NSW, ACT join forces on problem gambling research project 11/18/2013

NSW and the Australian Capital Territory will join forces in a groundbreaking five-year research project to study the longer term impact of counselling services on problem gamblers, ...

Managing the 'hidden' workplace epidemic 10/30/2013

Employers should consider a worker may be concealing a mental illness, when symptoms affect his or her ability to work to their optimum level, before subjecting them to formal ...

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