The tiny town with a big problem: a serial pest who targets women

Businesses and community groups in a NSW town – including the Country Women’s Association – have banned Andrew Thaler after years of “community abuse”.

• September 10, 2024
• by Jordan Baker

‘Deeply concerned’: NSW government weighs in on Swillhouse allegations

But Night-Time Economy Minister John Graham stopped short of backing a federal Labor MP’s boycott of the Sydney restaurant group’s venues.

• August 24, 2024
• by Michaela Whitbourn

‘I hope you learn’: Two brave women go public with claims against Swillhouse

Rachelle “Rocky” Hair was the first female bartender at Swillhouse venues and Jenna Hemsworth was Australian Bartender of the Year in 2018. They won’t be silenced.

• August 24, 2024
• by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat

Inside the Herald’s investigation into sex and sleaze in Sydney’s hospitality industry

This is how the Herald uncovered allegations of sexual assaults and drug-taking at a top Sydney restaurant group.

• August 23, 2024
• by Bevan Shields and Sarah Norris

Bartender of the Year alleges sexual assault at Swillhouse as SafeWork NSW probes claims

The NSW government authority will examine the disturbing allegations at hospitality group Swillhouse, as bartender Jenna Hemsworth identifies herself as a complainant.

• August 23, 2024
• by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat

Swillhouse cancels festival after sponsors and musicians pull out amid allegations

The company said it was “heartbroken” by the sexual assault allegations as it pleaded with staff and suppliers not to abandon them.

• August 22, 2024
• by Bianca Hrovat and Eryk Bagshaw

My daughter was a bartender. Like me, she had to endure the gropers

Seriously, despite #MeToo, there remains a 1980s tolerance of bad behaviour in the hospitality industry.

• August 22, 2024
• by Tania Ewing

Swillhouse scandal: The sordid bet that unfolded behind the bank vault door at Baxter Inn

Graphic content: When hospitality group Swillhouse opened a new whisky bar, the all-male team was issued a challenge: a special prize for being to the first to have sex with a customer.

• August 22, 2024
• by Bianca Hrovat and Eryk Bagshaw

Sex, sleaze and hospitality

A Herald and Good Food investigation reveals a top Sydney restaurant group allegedly ousted female staff after they reported sexual assaults and encouraged on-duty sex and drug use.

Sex, sleaze and Swillhouse: The sinister side of the glitzy hospitality scene

One of Sydney’s top bar and restaurant groups allegedly pushed female staff out of the company after reporting sexual assaults and encouraged staff to have sex with patrons and take drugs on duty.

• August 21, 2024
• by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat