Miss Universe model’s revelation on $9K theft
A former Miss Universe model and reality TV contestant made a sad admission after stealing a $6000 Chanel handbag and $2000 phone at a popular nightclub.
Restaurants & Bars
Iconic Sydney pub’s ‘very sad’ announcement
The operators of The Unicorn Hotel have announced they will vacate the Paddington pub, in “a blow” to fans of the Oxford Street venue.
‘Deep loss’: Sydney fine diner’s shock news
A fine-dining Sydney establishment has announced it will hold its final service after an eight-year run, in more bad news for foodies.
‘First ever’: Aussie burger chain’s big news
In response to demand from its Victorian diners, Grill’d will open the state’s first-ever drive-through restaurant this weekend.
Beloved burger chain collapses
The burger chain, which had plans to open 300 stores in Australia, has gone into voluntary administration with hundreds of employees affected.
Sad sign as burger chain collapses
The burger chain has gone into voluntary administration, with 20 stores closed immediately and hundreds of jobs expected to be affected.
Cafes failing at fastest rate on record
Hospitality businesses across the nation are failing at the fastest rate on record, new data has shown, in a grim reflection of the state of the embattled sector.
How to get free pizza this week
Pizza Hut will be giving away 500 pizzas to people every time an Aussie wins gold.
Shock reply after arrests near Ibrahim home
A lawyer for two men allegedly found with guns near John Ibrahim’s house has said he’s “not sure” if police allege it was an assassination attempt.
Sad sight at world-famous restaurant
This Instagram icon made famous by a hot Netflix show was once the go-to place for tourists. Then it all suddenly changed.
Popular burger joint’s major change
A plant-based hamburger joint has turned to meat to remain viable in a struggling hospitality sector.
Fresh blow for embattled hospitality empire
Jon Adgemis’s Public Hospitality has suffered another loss, after another industry heavyweight announced it has cut ties with the embattled business.
‘$10’: Dire warning over Australia’s future
A major food group has issued a stark warning set to strike fear into Aussies up and down the country.
Cult bakery announces shock closure
Soaring costs have claimed another popular eatery which has shut down one of its stores due to the tough economic climate.
Couple slammed for ‘gross’ dog act
Two customers of a popular fast food chain have sparked a barrage of outrage after they let their dog sit on a counter top while they ate.
Iconic store closes as entire industry reels
A cult favourite seafood shop will close its doors on Sunday, following the ‘slow death’ of other businesses in the area.
‘Let so many down’: Shock Sydney closure
A beloved wellness brand has shocked fans with the news it will cease operations for good this weekend after more than a decade.
Big changes coming to one state’s night-life
The current state of night-life in one state is now ‘history’ as a raft of new reforms aims to breathe new life into the listless night-time economy.
Diner’s shock at $4 detail on receipt
Australians are losing almost a billon dollars every year to an additional charge many of us don’t even realise we’re paying.
Big mistake that led to Hooters bloodbath
Hooters, famous for its service of beer and wings from scantly clad women, is struggling and industry watchers have said it made scores of mistakes.
Shock number of women binge drinkers revealed
Alarming research has found a growing number of women are drinking alcohol in high-risk numbers despite the health warnings.
MasterChef bar’s ‘heart wrenching’ closure
An award-winning restaurant founded by a former MasterChef contestant has revealed the “heart wrenching” decision to close up shop – just days after being named the state’s best bar.
Aussie fast food chain’s $3bn transformation
Ever wanted to own a Mexican fast food business? Well now you can, with burrito giant Guzman y Gomez going public today in a bid to take on kingpin McDonald’s.
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ man’s epic reunion
The man behind the viral video has reunited with a police officer at the very same Brisbane restaurant where he was arrested 30 years ago.
‘Broken’: Battling cafe’s last-ditch effort
Owners of a struggling Melbourne cafe have issued an unlikely request to their loyal customers in a last-ditch attempt to help their business survive.
KFC forced to drop beloved item from menu
The fast food giant has temporarily removed a fan-favourite snack from the menu at hundreds of stores across two Australian states,
Signs in Domino’s store spark outrage
Two signs in a Domino’s store have sparked a heated online debate about a dreaded fee no one wants to pay in Australia.
Sad reason you pay $20 for a pint
You might have noticed the cost of a beer rising more than usual lately. An industry head says pubs are being squeezed from all sides.
Restaurant’s crazy act against UberEats
An Aussie restaurant owner has revealed he’s fed up with food delivery apps, deciding to ditch them altogether.
Beloved cafe shares heartbreaking news
A beloved cafe has announced its closure after five years, citing the cost of living crisis that is decimating Australia’s hospitality industry.
Man lands $100 an hour Domino’s job
Domino’s Pizza has revealed the successful applicant for a unique $100 an hour job which sparked a nationwide search and hundreds of entries.
‘Not worth it’: Popular restaurant closes
A popular bar and restaurant in Brisbane is shutting down, citing financial pressures in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic.
‘Sweet new twist’ as KFC item returns
A popular KFC menu item that hasn’t been seen on Australian shores since 2021 is back for a limited time only.
Pizza Hut overhauls menu favourite
Pizza Hut has revealed a dramatic overhaul of a menu favourite in its Aussie restaurants, allowing customers to fill up on their favourite pizza toppings at a bargain price.
Iconic eatery shuts down after 73 years
This 73-year-old Aussie burger joint has survived several recessions and a pandemic, but a new threat delivered a fatal blow.
Aussies defend restaurant trend
Aussies have launched a staunch defence of a restaurant trend but venues in the US are returning to traditional methods.
‘1,000 restaurants’: GYG’s shock $2.2bn move
Aussie fast food chain Guzman y Gomez has made a huge announcement on the future of the company which could spark a $200m expansion across the country.
New Melbourne bar slammed as ‘grotesque’
A new themed cocktail bar is coming to Melbourne but a group of activists is calling on the public to boycott it.
Huge restaurant deals in your city revealed
Some of Australia’s best restaurants are offering top meals at bargain prices, in an event that’s become a fixture on the foodie calendar.
$30 meal deal that destroyed iconic chain
For over 50 years, generations have dined at this chain – until one disastrous $17 million decision over some prawns sent it bankrupt.
Grim warning for Aussie hospitality sector
Aussie hospitality businesses have been hit with grim financial forecasting for the year – unless one consumer trend changes.
Fast-food outlet launches two new burgers
An Aussie fast-food favourite is adding two new burgers to their menu to celebrate 20 years of business.
Ultimate guide to Sydney’s next big food scene
The dining out scene has officially moved outside of Sydney’s CBD with one unexpected area showing off its newest offerings. Here are the gems uncovered by Eat Street’s Jenifer Jagielski.
Crave-worthy snack to make a comeback
A cult-favourite fast-food snack will return to the menu after almost a decade following pleas from diehard chicken fans.
‘Tougher than Covid’: Top restaurants to close
Two of the most notable new restaurants on the Sydney dining scene will shut with the owners saying conditions are tougher than Covid.
Top chef reveals why iconic eatery is closing
One of Sydney’s best chefs has revealed why his restaurant, a staple of the city’s dining scene, is closing after 35 years.
TV star denied entry because of ‘neck tatts’
A cheeky attempt to get around a popular venue’s rules has gone viral and sparked debate about whether the policy should still exist.
Why cafe owners kidnapped ex-employee
When two cafe owners noticed that money had been missing from the till, they took matters into their own hands in a bloody workplace dispute.
Cafe menu goes viral for all the right reasons
With $2.50 coffees, $9 pasta and $13 pizzas, is this Australia’s cheapest cafe? This local Italian menu has caused a stir online.
Popular Sydney restaurant shuts its doors
Regulars are devastated a popular inner-city vegetarian restaurant and bar has been forced to shut up shop.
Surprise restaurant named world’s most popular
A restaurant in Sydney’s inner west has been named the world’s most popular restaurant based on a study of Instagram hashtags.
How restaurants plan to win over diners
Restaurant owners are finding creative ways to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
Popular bakery praised for simple request
An Instagram-famous bakery has been praised after making a simple request of its customers.
Cult chain plans ‘feathery’ fiesta
A popular Aussie restaurant chain will be pulling out the feathers this Sunday, as it recognises a major cultural celebration.
Restaurants bid to entice customers back
Restaurant owners find creative solutions to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
Iconic restaurant shuts up shop after 10 years
A much-loved staple in one of Australia’s biggest tourist hotspots has sadly announced its last day of business.
Fury over cost to toast a sandwich
A Perth cafe customer has been left outraged over the “hidden” cost of the sandwich they purchased.
Grim advert shows iconic Aussie habit is dead
An industry that was once part of the Australian dream is now on its knees as customers turn their back on what was an essential part of life.
‘Strange’: Tiny pub’s big cashless move
A tiny pub in a remote area of Western Australia is drawing national attention – and for many Aussies, it’s for all the right reasons.
Popular restaurant to shut up shop
Staff at a beloved Japanese restaurant in Adelaide’s CBD were given just 24 hours’ notice the venue would close its doors for good.
Beloved restaurant to close after 15 years
Another long-running Melbourne restaurant will call last orders next week after more than a decade, saying that staying open “wasn’t an option”.
Reason iconic clown character vanished
Ronald McDonald is iconic in popular culture. But he was killed off thanks to a sinister movement that took the world by storm.
Residents 800m from bar shut down request
A council’s decision to block a new restaurant from opening past 4pm caught the NSW Premier’s eye – and locals remain dumbfounded.
Billionaire pub baron’s battle with restaurant
Two up-market bar and restaurants have wound up in court over a dispute about their titles, which could “confuse” customers.
’B****’: Family trolled over dining ‘nightmare’
A family of influencers have shared the vile online abuse they received after being caught up in a dispute over a Christmas Day lobster dinner.
‘Is it illegal?’: Restaurant bill hack angers
A woman who was “judged” by hotel staff over her room service order has ignited a huge debate about food bills. Who’s in the right?
Single image proof Sydney has ‘lost its soul’
A single infuriating image is proof that a small minority of whining Aussies are ruining it for everyone else.
Bar’s simple request denied by seven locals
A bitter row has erupted in one of Sydney’s most exclusive areas, all because of one reasonable request.
‘Wildly wacky’: Pizza chain drops new menu
A popular pizza chain has unveiled a surprising suite of new menu items, claiming they are “weirdly irresistible”.
Pasta wars heat up in Sydney suburb
A village-like community will soon be home to a new Italian restaurant, marking the third of the same cuisine within just 200 metres.
Top chef‘s shock restaurant reveal
A top chef has made a surprising announcement that two of his popular eateries will close their doors in a matter of days.
Surprise move after $364 lobster scandal
A ritzy Chinese restaurant has issued a lengthy apology to influencers it accused of faking food poisoning and skipping on a $364 meal.
‘Devastated’: Two popular restaurants shut
Celebrated Sydney chef Josh Niland has announced two of his beloved eateries will permanently close their doors after this weekend.
‘Ridiculous’: Pics show tourist hotspot trouble
Locals have reacted to the “sad” news of a popular eatery closing its doors, joining a growing number of empty storefronts in this iconic tourist hotspot.
‘So sad’: Beloved shop to close
Owners of a popular shop that’s been open for almost 20 years say it’s closing next month after a drop in foot traffic.
Cafe owner’s plea after ‘dog act’
The owner of a popular cafe has called on the thieves who stole a potentially lifesaving piece of equipment to come forward.
Cult fast food chain’s big plans revealed
The chain is taking on fast food giants, with plans to expand across the country.
‘Settle debts’: Iconic Melbourne pub closes
A beloved venue’s owners say they’ve been left with no choice but to close after “exhausting all options” to keep the show going.
Sydney’s ‘great acai wars’ takes surprise turn
The owner of a popular Sydney acai bowl chain who accused a store down the road of copying her menu has revealed what made her issue a legal threat.
Elite suburb rocked by acai store’s note
A cult acai chain with stores all along Sydney’s northern beaches has left a furious note in its window accusing a nearby gelateria of copying its menu.
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