4 h. ago First Look: Cleo is Melbourne’s new summer hotspot replacing rooftop bar Mid Air

The fresh concept on the 12th floor of Russell Street hotel Hyde Melbourne Place boasts a Med-leaning menu led by a former Cutler and Society chef.

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28 h. ago Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

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28 h. ago Terrible coffee, unhealthy food – yet I still love American diners

The coffee’s the worst, the food downright predictable but there’s a reason I can’t resist sliding into the vinyl booth of a classic American diner.

Science

36 h. ago Council pushes for ‘old school’ pub stays to boost Olympic accommodation

Changes to Brisbane’s planning rules will make it easier for pubs to build new hotel rooms to boost the city’s short-stay accommodation.

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52 h. ago If hotels want to beat Airbnb, they need to be more like this

Airbnbs offer huge benefits over hotels when it comes to family travel. Can “family-friendly” Singapore hotels meet the challenge? I took my kids and found out.

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52 h. ago I don’t need a ‘butler’ at a nice hotel, just give me housekeeping

Most of the butlers I’ve come across recently are room-service attendants in nicer suits, while cleaners remain woefully underappreciated.

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3 d. ago Famed budget hotel brand opens in Melbourne’s most central location

The well-oiled Holiday Inn hospitality machine and its super-smiley staff make this new city stay accessible and affordable.

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5 d. ago This overlooked Aussie wine region has a new reason to visit

Rutherglen has a revamped hotel, and award-winning winemakers who respect heritage while trying new things – to great success.

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6 d. ago It began as a joke but Tanya’s family keeps up this quirky Christmas tradition

The festive season is a time for observing traditions – no matter how personal or unusual.

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7 d. ago Future Fund under fire for business class hotel research trip and Disneyland visit

Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt sent his executive assistant on two business class trips overseas to inspect hotel rooms and venues for a boardroom meeting.

Events

8 d. ago ‘We’re going to protect Wests Tigers fans’: NRL to launch probe into boardroom bloodbath

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has heeded calls for the NRL to intervene following the latest dramas at the embattled joint-venture outfit.

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8 d. ago ‘Brain fart’: Barry O’Farrell reacts to Wests Tigers sacking as calls for NRL intervention grow

The ex-NSW premier and the co-author of an influential report have spoken out the latest boardroom upheaval at Wests Tigers.

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8 d. ago ‘A desire to bring back Wests Magpies’: Calls grow for NRL to intervene to save Wests Tigers

The ex-NSW premier and the co-author of an influential report have spoken out the latest boardroom upheaval at Wests Tigers.

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8 d. ago Barry O’Farrell predicts NRL intervention at Wests Tigers after more boardroom upheaval

The ex-NSW premier has spoken out on his sensational sacking at Wests Tigers and believes the NRL may need to take charge at the dysfunctional club.

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9 d. ago ‘Spread so thin’: Single parents among those hardest hit by cost of living pressure

Logan Bell worked two jobs, studied full-time and looked for housing during the three months she spent living in a hotel with her daughter.

Events

2 w. ago More storms predicted as city set to swelter through another day of extreme heat

After days of spring storms, weather forecasters are again warning Brisbane could get lashed by another severe thunderstorm, which could bring more large hail.

Events

2 w. ago US Medicare sets cracking unit price for Proteomics diabetes test

Proteomics has scored a major US win, with Medicare setting a US$390.75 reimbursement price for its predictive kidney disease blood test, clearing the path for nationwide clinical uptake.

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2 w. ago Conflicts questioned as embattled Star elects new member to its board

New Star Entertainment board member Bruce Mathieson jnr has been quizzed on potential conflicts of interest with his hotel and gaming company, as shareholders overwhelmingly endorsed his election to the board of the struggling casino giant.

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2 w. ago England bowler Mark Wood was so crushed by first Test loss, he considered driving from Perth to Brisbane

While his teammates bunkered in their hotel rooms after a crushing Ashes loss, Mark Wood contemplated hiring a car and escaping Perth by driving across the country.

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2 w. ago The Michelin Guide is heading to NZ. It will find plenty of stars

Great food and quirky innovation that works: Auckland is so much more than a pitstop.

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