IMPERIAL HOTEL’S REGAL REVAMP RADIATES ROYAL RELAXATION

The Imperial Hotel Boutique Accommodation in Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast has recently launched its highly anticipated Wellness facilities, setting a new standard for luxury and relaxation in the region. The historic Imperial Hotel, a classic two-storey Queenslander with a

LOCAL LEGENDS RECOGNISED AT CITIZEN AWARDS

The 2024 Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year awards, presented last Friday at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, found worthy achievements by locals including the innovative new Hotel Etico. The awards are a chance to recognise and honour efforts

BIG SPLASH AT ROYAL CROWN’S SCHOONER CHALLENGE

Ethan Ortlipp, owner of the Royal Crown Dudley and Coal and Cedar in the centre of Newcastle, has seen every conceivable technique for carrying schooners—from glass-stacking to meticulous arrangements and rim-gripping manoeuvres. But last Saturday night, every competitor at Royal

CHEERS TO MENTAL WELLNESS AT TARANA HOTEL

The Tarana Hotel, a regional pub in New South Wales, is currently addressing mental ill-health in a unique and creative way. Throughout July and August, the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) is hosting free storytelling and songwriting workshops at

ANGLER’S TAVERN REELS IN THE CROWD FOR ITS GRAND REOPENING

The Anglers Tavern, on the Maribyrnong River Melbourne, will officially re-open Thursday (18 July) after almost two years closed following the October 2022 floods. Image: ABC news The much-loved local has been restored and redesigned after floods destroyed the lower

NSW INTRODUCES NEW LAWS TO CURB GAMBLING HARM

This month marked the commencement of new laws in New South Wales aimed at minimising gambling harm in venues with gaming machines. Studies have indicated that gaming machines pose the greatest risk of gambling harm. In response, the NSW Government

DUTCH TRADING CO TAPS OUT AFTER NINE HOPPY YEARS

Perth’s celebrated Dutch Trading Co (DTC), known for its crafty beer line-up, will be closing on 11 August. After a strong nine years of pleasing punters and collecting awards such as Beer & Brewer’s Best Beer Venue, owner Joel Beresford

NEW PROGRAM TACKLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOTELS

Better equipping hospitality staff to recognise and respond to sexual harassment, a new bystander intervention program was launched yesterday by the Australian Hotels Association. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021-2022 around 1.7 million Australian adults, comprised of