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    Small Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal

    “By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”

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    We Asked These Hospo Legends About the Most Impactful Change They Made to Their Business

    "Ask people smarter than you for advice, plan well and crack on. When you find the problems, fix them."

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    Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

    "There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

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    Opening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything

    "At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."

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    Australian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash

    The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.

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    One of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26

    Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.

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    Checking Out of 'The White Lotus', Then Into an Underground Bunker in a Stellar Dystopian Thriller: Steve Zahn Talks 'Silo'

    Since 90s favourite 'Reality Bites', Steve Zahn has been a constant screen presence, including starring in particularly excellent TV shows over the past few years.

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    The 'Squid Game' 'Red Light, Green Light' Doll Is Back in Australia — and 300 Pink Guards Escorted It Across Sydney Harbour

    The Netflix hit continues to pop up Down Under — and you can head to Luna Park to play 'Squid Game: The Experience'.

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    'Wicked', 'A Complete Unknown', the OG 'Freaky Friday': They're All Screening at Moonlight Cinema in January 2025

    You can also catch 'We Live in Time', 'Heretic', 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and 'Maria' under the stars to start the new year.

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    The NGV's Big Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Is Hosting After-Hours Parties So You Can Spend Friday Evenings Surrounded by Dots

    NGV Friday Nights is returning for 18 weeks — and acclaimed chef Martin Benn is also doing a residency at the NGV Garden Restaurant during the exhibition.

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    Starring Guy Pearce and 'Shogun' Alum Cosmo Jarvis, 'Inside' Is One of 2025's Must-See Australian Films — and It Has a Trailer

    After winning the short film Palme d'Or in 2018, Australian director Charles Williams makes his feature debut with this prison-set crime thriller.

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    SXSW Sydney Has Announced Its 2025 Dates — and After a Huge Event in 2024, It's Planning Another Big Fest

    The second-ever SXSW Down Under featured 1400 conference sessions, 95 screenings, 315 performances and 150 games.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him

    Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

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    "A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

    The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

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    Advice from the best in the business, at your fingertips.

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    Get Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals

    Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.

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    30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday

    You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.

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    A House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture

    The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.

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    2024's Geminids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Australia's Night Skies in December — Here's When to Look Up

    This impressive starry event is at its peak for 2024 overnight between December 13 and 14.

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    The Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa

    Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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    Jetstar's Pre-Christmas 2024 Sale Is Discounting 140,000 Domestic and International Flights — and Fares Start at $35

    Give yourself the gift of cheap flights to Uluru, Hamilton Island, Hobart, Bali, Seoul, Osaka and more.

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    Now Open: TRYP by Wyndham Southport Is the Gold Coast's New 4.5-Star Apartment Hotel with a Rooftop Pool

    At this chain's first Queensland site, you'll also find an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant serving up dishes — and a luxe day spa is on the way.

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    Big Bash For Beginners: A Starter Guide If You Don't Know Your Silly Mid-On From Your Stumps

    From bucketheads and fireworks to seagulls and personalities, here’s the lowdown on Big Bash cricket.

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    Coming Soon: 1 Hotels Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost in Melbourne's Revitalised Northbank Precinct in May 2025

    The Melbourne hotel will feature a luxury day spa, several drinking and dining destinations, a resident-only rooftop, and over 300 plant-filled rooms overlooking the Yarra.

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