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‘King of Bondi’ Maurice Terzini forced out of Icebergs
The restaurateur once hosted Oprah Winfrey and Nigella Lawson at the Bondi institution. He has now sold his last shares in the restaurant he founded two decades ago.
- Eryk Bagshaw and Clare Sibthorpe
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‘He has destroyed my life’: Emma’s nightmare in the heart of the Terzini empire
Maurice Terzini and Emma Addams had plans to take the renowned Bondi Icebergs restaurant global. Instead, she says their three-year marriage has left her broke and devastated.
- Clare Sibthorpe, Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy
‘I’m still in disbelief’: Ex-Swillhouse staff take fight global with tears, dancing and packed bars
The victims of alleged sexual assault and harassment are going after widespread industry change, following strong nationwide support.
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Hospitality king Maurice Terzini resigns as Bondi Icebergs director
His resignation comes after allegations he protected his son Sylvester Terzini following multiple sexual assault claims. Both have denied the allegations.
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‘Devastating, damaging, hurtful’: Maurice Terzini responds to sexual assault claims against son
The Icebergs founder also says he is a victim of attacks on his reputation.
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Texts reveal hospitality king knew of sex assault claims against son as more victims come forward
There are now at least nine alleged victims of Sylvester Terzini, with texts showing Icebergs founder Maurice Terzini allegedly paid $60,000 to help his son.
- Clare Sibthorpe and Eryk Bagshaw
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Maurice Terzini to take leave from Icebergs, investors launch investigation
An Icebergs Dining Room spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.
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From Bondi’s Icebergs to Melbourne fine dining: Son of Terzini empire accused of sexual attacks and violence
Diners think of the ocean, sand and trendy Italo-Australian cuisine. Alleged victims think of a powerful father wrestling with his son’s dark secrets.
- Clare Sibthorpe and Eryk Bagshaw
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Weinstein victims’ lawyer to take on Swillhouse, as hospitality giant deletes apology
One of the world’s top employment barristers will represent former staff and alleged victims of sexual assault as they pursue the company for damages.
- Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
‘Raise the bar’: First Cultural Change Champion calls for action at Good Food Guide awards
More must be done to make hospitality a safe industry for women, heard the crowd at the 40th annual awards ceremony.
- Bianca Hrovat
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