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Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims
Six Swillhouse and Merivale whistleblowers have urged the NSW government to establish a public inquiry into the treatment of women and misconduct in the hospitality sector.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
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Sydney Metro says it would pay $91m for this land. Justin Hemmes wants more than double that
A family company belonging to the Merivale mogul says land it lost to the Metro West project would have formed part of an “Ivy 2.0” entertainment precinct.
- by Anthony Segaert and Patrick Begley
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
‘One step from being a brothel’: Sex, drugs, harassment alleged in Ivy penthouse
An extensive investigation has revealed claims of exploitation of female staff at hospitality giant Merivale. The company denies this.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
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Restaurant news
Clayton Wells joins Merivale’s empire, as CBD expansion rumours swirl about
The former Automata and A1 Canteen chef was spotted at several Justin Hemmes venues, prompting the question: is he about to helm a new Merivale restaurant?
- by Scott Bolles
The hidden gems that chef Dan Hong loves to eat at
The Sydney chef goes the extra mile for inspiration, but he was almost refused entry to one of Australia’s most revered restaurants.
- by Jane Rocca
‘This is not a good deal’: Merivale’s $18m class action settlement derailed
A group of current and former employees alleging $129 million in underpayments now wants to abandon the settlement agreement.
- by Bianca Hrovat
Brisbane restaurant takes on hospo giant Merivale in surprise counterclaim over name
The dispute is the latest development in a series of court cases involving Justin Hemmes’ company including an underpayment class action lawsuit.
- by Bianca Hrovat
The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing
Live seafood tanks, a four-metre grill and a Japanese-leaning menu with a touch of Totti’s. Get ready for Merivale’s Good Luck, opening next week.
- by Scott Bolles
The surprising new bar you did not see coming from Merivale’s Justin Hemmes
A week from opening one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year, Good Luck, Merivale launches a surprise new venue on George Street. And it’s pink.
- by Scott Bolles
The exciting new restaurants and bars coming soon to a location near you
Get ready to hit the road this year. And save room for Merivale’s first Melbourne venue, a long-awaited Italian project, and big plans from Chin Chin’s Chris Lucas.
- by Emma Breheny
Inside ex-Merivale exec’s plans to revamp Sydney dining empire Boathouse Group
Antony Jones is putting more than a decade of experience at Merivale to good use as he leaves no stone unturned to expand the once-collapsed portfolio of seaside cafes.
- by Jessica Yun
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