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Billionaire Justin Hemmes is the potential buyer of the City of Melbourne’s car park.

Will Melbourne get an Ivy-style nightclub? City car park sale sparks fury and speculation

Did Justin Hemmes make the City of Melbourne an “exclusive offer” it couldn’t refuse? CBD businesses are worried.

  • Cara Waters

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Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes and Swillhouse’s Anton Forte.

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.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Bianca Hrovat
Sydney Metro says it would pay $91m for this land. Justin Hemmes wants more than double that.

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.

  • Anthony Segaert and Patrick Begley
Justin Hemmes has built an extensive hospitality empire.

Two big stories walk into a bar: Embattled Merivale hosts Qantas book launch

Joe Aston’s new book generated headlines before it hit the shelves, while his launch host has got their own problems.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes.

Merivale steps down from restaurant association, Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

Merivale chief executive Justin Hemmes says he is “devastated” by allegations levelled at his company. 

  • Bianca Hrovat and Eryk Bagshaw
Hemmes’ famiily company says the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct has been reduced by the Metro project.

Hemmes family seeks $19 million from Sydney Metro in court fight

The family company of hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes argues the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct will be reduced by land acquisitions for a station next door.

  • Patrick Begley
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Ex-Automata and A1 Canteen chef Clayton Wells has joined Merivale.

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?

  • Scott Bolles
Is ABBA Voyage set for an arrival?

ABBA Voyage negotiations bog down amid ‘greedy’ accusations

The state government was heading towards a deal to bring the concert to Melbourne but talks stalled.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Justin Hemmes, at newly opened bar JAM, is the CEO of hospitality group Merivale.

Justin Hemmes takes over Sydney’s most exclusive sports club

The Merivale magnate has skipped the $20,000 membership fee and set up shop inside the exclusive Sporting Club of Sydney.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Anthony Albanese says voters should expect to go to the polls in 2025.

Albo’s open for business: The companies the prime minister keeps

A copy of the Anthony Albanese’s diary, released under freedom of information, shows the prime minister has plenty of time for the big end of town.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell

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