Buying a house in Switzerland is difficult. Homes are expensive and loans are generally limited to those with a 20% deposit and significant income. Migros Bank, a subsidiary of the Swiss supermarket, recently launched a product that reduces the deposit requirement to 10%. © Anneleven | Dreamstime.com Migros Bank launched the new product under...
Read MoreHorse SanctuaryIt looks like Racing Victoria has pots of cash to splash on land three times the size of Flemington Racecourse for its ″Project X″ development (″Racing plans new hub with land purchase″, 27/5). To enhance its horse welfare image, a better use of the land would be a horse sanctuary – called ″Project...
Read MoreA Toorak luxury house with an underground garage “Aladdin’s cave” hit the market with a price tag of $12-12.8 million. The garage has a James Bond-style entrance – a cantilevered door that opens upwards from the ground – which is invisible unless a car enters or exits. 7 Ottawa Road, Toorak VIC 3142 The...
Read MorePersonal loan applications are approved or denied based on a number of factors. All lenders have their own unique underwriting requirements, but these typically include information from the applicant’s credit profile and other factors that demonstrate ability to repay the loan, such as income. Meeting the requirements below does not guarantee approval, but they...
Read MoreA delegation from the Hellenic Armed Forces, together with representatives of the regional government of Crete, were recently welcomed to the Parliament of Victoria by the President and Speaker of Parliament. The meeting took place as part of the recent visit of representatives to Australia, as part of various commemorative events organized in recognition...
Read MoreDo you like an Americano coffee but wish it had more Australian flavor? You are lucky for a limited time only thanks to Macca’s. The fast food chain has announced the launch of an intriguing new menu item, available only to Australians. The new coffee, called the Australiano, adds an unexpected combination of native...
Read MoreThe Dockers said the case involving Riewoldt in 2019, where he was fined $1,500 on the lowest misconduct charge for his tackle on Bayley Fritsch, was most relevant to Switkowski. Selwood was offered a one-match ban for his dangerous tackle on North Melbourne’s Sam Wright in 2015, while Judd was banned for four matches...
Read MoreThis weekend, Jack Ziebell is set to join an exclusive football club in North Melbourne. If he does feature against St Kilda, he will become just the 12th player to record 250 senior appearances in North Melbourne history. Ziebell will also have the honor of reaching the milestone as club captain. Holding the torch...
Read MoreMajor work has begun on the Victorian Government’s $53 million St Kilda Pier redevelopment project, one of Melbourne’s biggest pier improvements. Victorian Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne said work on the barges and excavators will begin soon, including the installation of the first of more than 220 steel piles. “St Kilda Pier is...
Read MoreIt’s a far cry from Pikerni, a village about 160 kilometers west of Athens, where Andrianakos was raised on a farm that grew wheat and beans. “A little bludger” “I was born in 1943, but my parents didn’t have time to register until 1944. It was a...
Read MoreDeciding whether Dunedin gets its own destination playground should come closer this week. Dunedin City Council is deliberating on its annual plan from today and is expected to direct staff to move forward with asking residents what they want in terms of playgrounds in the city. The ball started after council heard comments from...
Read MoreA file photo shows the headquarters of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission in the capital Dhaka. Bangladesh’s Securities and Exchange Commission on Sunday allowed brokerage houses and merchant banks to increase margin lending facilities to their clients to 100% of clients’ deposit for any listed company. — New Age Photo Bangladesh’s Securities and...
Read MoreGeelong will seek revenge for last year’s qualifying final defeat when they host Port Adelaide at the GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Cats (5-4, 121.4%) were knocked out of the park by St Kilda in the third quarter last week and have failed to record consecutive wins since the third and fourth rounds....
Read More“The confinements also had an effect on them,” explains Lucas. “It was traumatic and nothing was normalized. I don’t hold anyone responsible. People did what they had to do.” With 500 employees at 80 Collins Street (including Society, Lillian and the lively Japanese grill Yakimono) and nearly 1,500 more at his other locations (the...
Read MoreWhether you’re a shy twelve-year-old, a sixteen-year-old trying to fit in, or a parent, teenagers are terrifying. They love and hate intensely and often at the same time. Rising hormones, irrational logic, and the desire for connection lead to overworked secrets, volatile relationships, and bad decisions. When I started working on my novel, chasm,...
Read MorePanama-born hospitality brand Selina is bringing its ‘stay, work and play’ concept to Australian shores with the launch of Selina Central Melbourne and Selina St Kilda this week. Targeting Millennials and Gen Z travelers, Selina aims to capitalize on the post-COVID boom in remote working and travel by offering accommodation that caters to the...
Read MoreBy Jonty Ralphsmith Ex-Haileyburian Hugo Hall-Kahan remembers running and having so much fun. What he didn’t realize when winning his Under-12 premiership for East Sandringham was that the day would act as an important memory for how much he loves football. A picture of Hall-Kahan with the premier’s haircut still hangs in his bedroom,...
Read MoreSir Doug Nicholls Round kicks off with a thrilling encounter between fourth-placed Carlton and fifth-placed Sydney at Marvel Stadium. The pick of the remaining fixtures this weekend is undoubtedly the annual Dreamtime in the ‘G clash between Richmond and Essendon. See our Round 10 tips and predictions below: All hours AEST SUBSCRIBE TO THE...
Read MoreLately, personal loans have gained prominence following global pandemics, high inflation and rising cost of living. An encouraging development is that major lending apps are now offering an all-digital loan for those looking for immediate funding. What is a digital loan product? As the term suggests, it is a loan that can be availed...
Read MoreWith its magnificent views across Lake Albert Park and the golf course to Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne’s CBD, the Bayview Eden Hotel has become one of the largest remaining city center grounds in the precinct of St Kilda Road. Following the success of their recent sales campaign at nearby Bayview on the Park,...
Read MoreMelbourne’s reputation as the “world’s most locked-down city” during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming back to bite, with backpackers refusing to move to the formerly popular destination. The snub by overseas workers is contributing to serious staff shortages at hospitality venues across the city, with waiters, chefs and bartenders in hot demand. Watch the...
Read MoreSouth Melbourne will soon be the first Australian location for lifestyle-focused hotel brand Nu By YOO from world-renowned designer Philippe Starck, after recently receiving planning approval. Jerry Xu’s hotel management company, La Vie Hotels and Resorts, secured the rights to bring the hotel brand to the Pacific. The 88-key hotel will be located at...
Read MoreInfinity Trust Mortgage Bank’s mortgage and construction loans to its customers increased by 39% from N7.12 billion in 2020 to N9.91 billion in 2021, The punch has learned. The bank’s 2021 annual report and accounts document obtained by our correspondent show a steady increase in mortgage loans obtained from the bank. In 2017, it...
Read MoreLos Angeles hard rock outfit starcrawler have released an official video for their single “Roadkill”, directed by Gilbert Trejo (son of actor Danny Trejo) and featuring a cameo appearance by none other than Steve-O of Donkey infamy. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. In the video, the group are chased through the streets of Los...
Read MoreThe old Channel Nine building in Richmond was once the TV home of Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton and Daryl Somers, but now it could be your new place. The Richmond building is set to reopen as a luxury retirement village later this year. Pensioners Heather and Ray Bowden lived on the Mornington Peninsula for...
Read MoreDundee Police have launched an investigation after a car was hit in an arson attack. The terrifying incident happened in St Kilda Road early Thursday morning. Officers are now looking for two men – dressed in dark clothing – who were seen fleeing the scene. A Scottish Police spokesman told Dundee Live the incident...
Read MoreConfidence in the Australian hotel market is soaring thanks to a record deal: the acquisition of Hilton Sydney by Baring Private Equity Asia for $530 million. China-backed investment group Bright Ruby bought the Hilton Sydney on George Street for $442 million in 2015 before giving it a $25 million upgrade. This is the highest...
Read MoreWhether you’re on holiday, vacation, or on a business trip, there are plenty of reasons to choose one particular hotel over another – and the look of your temporary home away from home is more than up to par. . Do you want open, airy and minimalist spaces? Clean lines galore? The kind of...
Read MoreAddress 1 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento, CIV 3943 See the map Opening hours Lunch Wed-Sun; dinner thu-sat Features Accepts reservations, Tasting, License Payments eftpos, Visa, Mastercard One of my fondest childhood memories is of a meal at the Ozone Hotel in Queenscliff. It was during a rare family vacation, and my mother insisted that...
Read MoreThe Queens Road site (marked) has been offered a permit ready for a 15 storey residential complex. One of two undeveloped sites on Queens Road – dubbed by agents the street’s ‘missing teeth’ – has been sold for C$30million to Mirvac, which is planning luxury apartments. The proposed building will contain 110 dwellings. The...
Read MoreThe leaders of the Alexander and Whitney Hall restaurants have an empire in their hands. The couple owned five cafes in New York before moving to Des Moines, opening their first St. Kilda Café & Bakery on MLK Boulevard south of downtown in the ground floor of Harbach Lofts in 2017. Whitney, who grew...
Read MoreDo you live, love and breathe everything related to food, drink, events, art and culture? Are you a creative writer who understands the value of having an online presence, lives for all things restaurants, bars, venues and events, and most importantly has a personality that shines through your writing ? Do you know the...
Read MoreSavills’ Nick Lower and Rob Williamson alongside CBRE Hotels’ Michael Simpson and Tom Gibson are handling the sales campaign. Mr Lower said Sofitel was already outperforming and providing an additional operational advantage, with no competing stock being developed in the CBD in the near term. “Seeing that South Australia continues to improve as a...
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Read MoreSeveral young stars are storming the AFL in 2022, but which 21-and-under players are impressing for your club? From Adelaide to GWS….. sports news examines the future talents of your team. Adelaide Josh Rachele Rachele has been making waves since walking through the Adelaide gates, scoring five goals on her debut and receiving a...
Read MoreMELBOURNE, May 10, 2022 – With its magnificent views over Lake Albert Park and the golf course to Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne’s CBD, the Bayview Eden Hotel has become one of the largest remaining city center grounds in the world. precinct of St Kilda Road. Following the success of their recent sales campaign...
Read MoreStaff Writer’s Words ‘The Picasso Century’ will herald the return of NGV Friday Nights with 36 incredible concerts and Spanish bars and cuisine to ignite Melbourne’s winter masterpieces. The NGV is such an inspiring cornucopia of cultural events that no sooner is the Friday Night Summer Series supposed to end than it heralds Melbourne...
Read MoreIf you are unemployed, you will struggle to cover your expenses. At some point, you may decide to borrow money from a direct lender. Will it be easy to do? It depends on many factors. Getting payday loans for unemployed can be a reasonable solution to your financial problems. But this can come with...
Read MoreThe 2022 federal election has a lot to do, with the skyrocketing cost of living, skyrocketing interest rates, civil liberties and human rights debates long overdue, disaster relief, inaction on the climate crisis and a whole host of other thorny political hot potatoes hanging in the balance. But there is another major concern to...
Read MoreHello. It’s Monday, May 9, and here’s a roundup of the latest news. Leaders face off in second debate Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese faced off in their second campaign leaders’ debate, hosted on the Nine Network. Mr Albanese promised to fix the aged care sector, provide cheaper childcare and...
Read MoreMortgage lender HDFC Ltd on Saturday announced a 30 basis point (bps) increase in its benchmark lending rate, a move that will make loans more expensive for existing and new borrowers. The move comes just days after several lenders including ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India raised interest rates following the...
Read MoreDowntown: Two additional floors could be built on top of an existing three-storey office building in Commercial Street to provide accommodation. But the Swindon Borough Council’s Highways Department and South Swindon Parish Council are not supportive. Developer S Bhatia, from Feltham in Middlesex, has lodged a proposal with council to build seven apartments over...
Read MoreWelcome to Finger Food, a Des Moines Register food column. Send news from your restaurant and bar to ewignall@registermedia.com. Hello and Happy Friday, Des Moines! We’re heading into a delightfully busy spring weekend with the return of the Downtown Des Moines Farmer’s Market, Pella Tulip Time and Mother’s Day on Sunday. Fingers and toes...
Read MoreExperimental fine-dining restaurant Lume has named its third executive chef since the departure of co-founder and chef Shaun Quade in 2018. Diego Huerta Chabert, a 25-year-old of Mexican and French descent and a Michelin-starred pedigree, graduated from senior under leader to replace Elijah Holland. Holland left three months ago to lead the next Loti...
Read MoreI’ve seen Melbourne and its skyline from just about every good vantage point (and more than a few terrible angles). But the city has never seemed so beautiful to me as from my room at the Sofitel. Sitting in my chair, staring out the windows, I couldn’t help but gaze at the Yarra –...
Read MoreRanger Sue Loughran, who has returned to St Kilda for the summer, said she has noticed ‘overwhelming’ changes to the environment on the island, including noise levels and the impact visual of the military presence. The MoD has had a presence in St Kilda – which has the highest sea cliffs in the UK...
Read MoreWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve and other top banking regulators are set to revise an anti-redlining law to help expand access to credit, investment and banking services, especially for communities of color . The action comes as the Fed comes under increasing pressure to foster an economy that works for all Americans. The Fed’s...
Read MoreA Gloucester square is about to get a bold and colorful makeover as Rainbow Street owner Tash Frootko reveals her latest plans to transform more homes in the city. This month, she aims to paint 25 facades of three-street houses in a downtown plaza with a series of vibrant shades, as well as create...
Read MoreBusiness oi-Sunil Fernandes | Updated: Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 3:08 PM Interest rates on fixed deposits were already being raised by most banks, and with repo rates currently rising by 40 basis points, expect home loans to become more expensive. Apart from this, interest rates on car loans, gold loans and personal loans...
Read More“I’m passionate about lighting because it’s the only type of object that has two modes of existence – when it’s off it’s an object, when it’s on it comes to life.” The perfect description, by the artist himself, of Ilan El’s new exhibition currently on view at Linden New Art in St Kilda. Featuring...
Read MoreJohn Attard is currently unemployed and living on his savings. The 48-year-old man from St Kilda has decided against getting a COVID-19 vaccination due to his pagan spiritual beliefs. John Attard was “doubtful” that government attempts to get the unemployed back into work would work.Credit:Chris Hopkins He was made redundant from two jobs, one...
Read MoreVassilieff brought his pupil into contact with artists such as Albert Tucker, Joy Hester, Sidney Nolan and others associated with patrons John and Sunday Reed. Young Whisson was a marginal member of the Heide Park circle while still learning his craft. He recalled that none of the Expressionists or Social Realists were taken seriously...
Read MoreBy Brooke Holland Monday, May 2, 2022 Goleta-based Community West Bancshares’ net profit rose more than 31% for the quarter ended March 31 to $4 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, the company said April 29. Community West Bank’s holding company reported net income of $3 million, or 35 cents per diluted share,...
Read MoreShare Tweeter Share Share E-mail Photo credit: Hotel Warradale This Wednesday Adelaide Pubs will be collaborating with the Sammy D Foundation to host its annual event Schnitty for Sam Day. Five dollars from every schnitzel sold at participating AHA hotels will be donated to the Sammy D Foundation to help with the continued education...
Read MoreWealthy auditor Gerry Ryan is shifting his focus from the regional town of Nagambia to developing a winery and hotel complex in the Yarra Valley. Ryan, who made his fortune manufacturing Jayco caravans in Dandenong, is expanding his hotel empire with the Friday launch of Hubert Estate in the historic St Hubert winery. Gerry...
Read MoreIHG Hotels and Resorts has opened the third property under its growing Voco brand in Australia. The 252-room Voco Melbourne Central is located in the city’s 380 Melbourne Tower on Lonsdale Street, and is also the first newly built Voco hotel in the country. Features include the Blacksmith Brasserie and Bar with an open...
Read MoreThe Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como. Photo: iStock I have a week of personal time on a work trip to Italy in July and so my husband is coming with me – neither has been before. We start in Milan and depart directly from Rome for Perth a week later. Lake Como seems unmissable,...
Read MoreThe Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como. Photo: iStock I have a week of personal time on a work trip to Italy in July and so my husband is coming – neither have been before. We start in Milan and depart directly from Rome for Perth a week later. Lake Como seems unmissable, but what...
Read MoreVictorian spinner Todd Murphy has been selected in Australia’s A team for a tour of Sri Lanka in June after just two Sheffield Shield appearances. The Sri Lankan tour marks the first Australian A-team to travel overseas since the start of COVID-19. Team A will play two one-day matches and two four-day matches. Murphy’s...
Read MoreOn March 14, 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) issued the primary guidance on the “Reserve Bank of India Guidelines (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Lending), 2022” (“Guidelines”). The provisions of these Instructions apply to the following entities: (i) All commercial banks (including small financial banks, local banks and regional rural banks) excluding payment...
Read MorePremiership stars Dylan Grimes and Kane Lambert will be back for Friday night’s Richmond clash against the West Coast as the Tigers swing the pick axe. Sydney Stack joins Lambert for their first game of 2022, while Jack Ross, Rhyan Mansell, Matt Parker (all omitted), Robbie Tarrant and Trent Cotchin (both managed) all come...
Read More• First Look: The wildly popular Enter Via Laundry supper club transforms into an intimate 20-seat restaurant. The original pop-up at chef Helly Raichura’s house could only seat a handful of diners. Now, after racking up thousands of waiting lists, Raichura serves up 20-course Bengali banquets made with native Australian produce at his first...
Read MoreRichmond reunited with Dylan Grimes and Kane Lambert for their West Coast clash, while Melbourne’s Harrison Petty joined three teammates and coach Simon Goodwin in COVID-19 isolation. Co-captain Grimes returns from a hamstring injury for Friday’s match at Perth while Lambert, utility Sydney Stack and youngster Maurice Rioli will play their first games of...
Read MoreRichmond reunited with Dylan Grimes and Kane Lambert for their West Coast clash, while Melbourne’s Harrison Petty joined three teammates and coach Simon Goodwin in COVID-19 isolation. Co-captain Grimes returns from a hamstring injury for Friday’s match at Perth while Lambert, utility Sydney Stack and youngster Maurice Rioli will play their first games of...
Read MoreVirgin Voyages is coming to Australia and New Zealand with its new take on ‘adults-only’ luxury cruises. resilient lady will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne at the end of 2023 after a 44-night transcontinental journey from Athens to Sydney. “Australia holds a very special place in my heart, and we can’t wait...
Read MoreThe humble roast chicken has many fans across the country, but if you consider yourself a die-hard chicken fan, you’ll feel like a winner (winner) ordering your chicken dinner at this St Kilda restaurant. Chicken Korr Jee is a casual dining business of Will Tang (Vue de Monde, Bar Lourinha), a chef who once...
Read MoreEleven support workers – who help with issues with Centrelink, landlords, finding new accommodation or other services – have been temporarily funded by the Victorian Government during the pandemic. The council estimates that keeping them permanently – and doubling the investment to 22 workers – could help another 40,500 people at risk of homelessness...
Read MoreWork from home has affected more than the office sector, with a distinct correlation between its rise and the decline in CBD hotel results. speaking to The urban developer vSummit Hotel DevelopmentSTR Pacific Region Manager Matthew Burke said there was a definite correlation between STR’s hotel occupancy data and the Property Council of Australia’s...
Read MoreAn outspoken Australian has pleaded with his fellow citizens to stop copying American tipping culture, saying hospitality workers are paid enough and food and drink are already among the most expensive on the planet. The frustrated customer took to Reddit to rant on Sunday and claimed tipping culture was trying to “sneak in” in...
Read MoreTickets or reservations are not necessary for those wishing to commemorate the event at the shrine reserve. The service can also be watched from the comfort of your own home via live streams on the Shrine of Remembrance. website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. The Anzac Day march in Melbourne in 2021.Credit:Chris Hopkins Older...
Read More1. Who can apply for an HDB loan? The first thing to ask yourself before taking out an HDB loan is whether you qualify for the loan. Here are the main eligibility conditions to meet if you are a first-time HDB loan applicant: HDB Loan...
Read MoreAnzac Day is a day that honors those who have served and continue to serve our country. It allows us to pause and reflect on those who served their country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The AFL has a long and storied history over the Anzac Day weekend with...
Read MoreLentil as Anything’s Abbotsford. Source: Lens like anything. Pay-per-view restaurant chain Lentil as Anything – a Sydney and Melbourne foodie destination for vegetarians – may have broken the law by trading for three years when it was “likely” insolvent, administrators say. The social enterprise was founded 21 years ago by Shanaka Fernando, a Sri...
Read MorePay-per-view restaurant group Lentil as Anything may have been trading for three years while insolvent before the collapse of the social enterprise, which went into administration in February owing its employees at least $369,000. Lentil as Anything, set up 21 years ago by high-profile Shanaka Fernando, is in liquidation and in a recent report...
Read MoreNon-bank financial companies (NBFCs) will have to ensure, when approving loans to the housing sector, that borrowers have obtained government and other regulatory clearance for their projects, the Bank said on Tuesday. reserve. Further, the regulator said NBFCs should not issue loans and advances totaling Rs 5 crore and above to their own directors...
Read MoreAn artist’s impression of now the new center will look. Genealogy, after all, is a matter of continuity; about who we are and where we come from. There is an insatiable global appetite for such information and any society with a diaspora as large as the Outer Hebrides is bound to receive requests that...
Read MoreAs Melbourne emerged from its final lockdown last spring, a different kind of revival was happening at an unassuming restaurant in Aberfeldie, a small suburb within a suburb in the city’s northwest. Eight months after the Cantonese institution of St Kilda Lau’s Family Kitchen closed, chef Yip Wu and three members of his kitchen...
Read MoreAFL clubs settled on their side for Round 5, with teams playing Monday naming an extended swap. GWS confirmed Thursday that pick 3 in the 2021 National Draft Finn Callaghan would debut, adding more depth to an already stacked draft class. Port of Adelaide Sam Hayes could play his first game in the AFL,...
Read MoreToday in the connected economy, Revolut is partnering with Cross River Bank to expand its business in the United States. Additionally, global identity verification company Veriff is working with Alloy to tackle identity fraud, and UK property startups Fronted and Canopy are forming a partnership that allows tenants to transfer deposits from one property...
Read MoreS. said her family was so poor that they could barely buy food. She fled with a man from Dhaka, Bangladesh, who promised to take care of her. “How would I know he intended to sell me?” says S., who is now an adult. “My life has so much pain.” She was smuggled to...
Read MorePort Adelaide will reunite with star defender Aliir Aliir this week as the team look to salvage their season. Aliir has undergone syndesmosis surgery after an injury suffered in the first round and will return to the senior squad as he looks to claim his first win of the season. On the extended bench,...
Read MoreIf you’re staying in Melbourne over Easter instead of heading to the hills or the coast, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Starting with the basics – coffee and hot rolls – we’ve rounded up some of the open venues and events that will get you in the Easter spirit. CAFES &...
Read MoreLocated at the very start of St Kilda Road, a new family and pet-friendly bar and food truck park aims to recapture the historic beauty of Holy Trinity Church Hall. Majestically transformed into a bright and luxurious bar with a separate wine cellar, Trinity St Kilda also features a huge outdoor space with rotating...
Read MoreAlready this year, WorkSafe has carried out 279 inspections at events – including the Grand Prix, Moomba, St Kilda Festival and the Australian Open – and issued an improvement notice for inadequate passenger door protection of a merry-go-round. WorkSafe also sent an improvement notice to a ride operator last November after patrons became stranded...
Read MoreLetters from the readers: St Kilda exile for offenders Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G”...
Read More“With home prices continuing to rise, deposit size continues to be an important determining factor for homebuyers.” The launch of 80% LTV mortgages increases NHL’s maximum available LTV from 75% to 80%. Norton Home Loans offers a range of specialist first mortgages for customers whose circumstances would...
Read MoreSeafood delivery services have boomed in recent years, largely due to shutdowns in major cities. No longer content with the freshness of what is on the supermarket shelves, customers have started buying oysters, lobsters and prawns directly from aquaculturists and fishmongers. In addition to whole fish and fillets for Friday night dinner, these companies...
Read MoreHotels go above and beyond to make guests feel at home – offering little perks like free toiletries, slippers, bathrobes, and fluffy towels. But while there’s a clearly drawn line between what you can and can’t take home, staff at the four-star Prince Hotel in St Kilda, Melbourne, turn a blind eye to ‘stealing’...
Read MoreDunedin’s vision stretches far beyond George St, and well into the future, writes Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins. We were told we should match the ambition of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The man who turned Times Square into a pedestrian plaza and whose philanthropic efforts include the Bloomberg CityLab, which promotes friendly streets...
Read MoreThe smart way to play right before leaving a fancy hotel is to sweep up as many of these high-end amenities as you can. Put those shower gel bottles in your suitcase; if the mini-bar is open, take everything with you; extract as much value as you can from your staycation. Some may find...
Read MoreMumbai: The cost of money, as reflected in deposit rates, is expected to rise gradually with the RBI’s hawkish policy statements. The development comes even as the central bank kept rates unchanged but on Friday announced the withdrawal of excess liquidity and prioritized inflation over growth.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the unanimous decision of...
Read MoreMelbourne may have been on hold for two years, but with the easing of pandemic restrictions, the city is getting back on track. Large residential developments are complemented by arts district improvements and multiple green space initiatives that will propel Melbourne’s famous livability benchmarks. These are the iconic attractions and upcoming developments in each...
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Read MoreAn upgrade of Dunedin’s playgrounds has begun. Bathgate Park, College St and Karitane playgrounds will be closed for three months for the duration of the work, but delays associated with importing equipment could push back the completion date. Bathgate Park playground in South Dunedin is getting a $385,000 overhaul and equipment there will include...
Read MoreAdmit it, we’ve all taken a few things to a hotel room from time to time. Small toiletry bottles and pillow chocolates are fair game, but cutting that hotel robe or anything out of the mini-fridge might leave you with an alarming bill. If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a hotel and claiming...
Read MoreThe new owner, Mr McCourt, owns the Concourse Bar in Sydney, as well as the Terminus Hotel in Marulan and the Henry Rous Hotel in Lismore. Last year he sold the Royal Hotel in Tumut in the NSW Riverina to publican Tim Fallon for around $5million. “High performing regional hotels easily accessible from Sydney...
Read MoreIf you’ve never been to Australia, you’re in for a treat. Here are some of the best trips to introduce yourself to the country Iimpossible not to spend a holiday in Australia, impossible not to want to return there either, with surprises in all regions to tempt newcomers. This high-value country is so easy...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — People use personal loans to cover various expenses, such as building an emergency fund, major purchases or repairs. If a borrower currently has a personal loan, they may be wondering if they can refinance a loan with a lower interest rate or more manageable monthly payments....
Read MoreThe Espy already delivers nearly constant good vibes, with flowing booze, beach views, and multiple restaurants spread across five levels of enjoyment. But if that wasn’t enough for you, its host of exclusive Wednesday deals will be. Think back to last Wednesday night. Did you eat something ordinary out of the back of your...
Read MoreTechnē Architecture + Interior Design contributed to the sustained growth of its operations with the promotion of three employees to management positions. The design studio has promoted Sebnem MacDonald (pictured left) to associate, while Gabriella Gulacsi (pictured center) and Sam Sempill (pictured right) both move up to associate director. The evolution of Technē’s management...
Read MoreMainly interested in states of mind in which his creations could immerse people, Allan Powell followed a unique path in architecture. He was delighted when he learned that visiting European architects, who sat in St Kilda’s Di Stasio restaurant (1988) shortly after it opened, took an hour to realize that the alluring interior had...
Read MoreAFL coach Damien Hardwick put pressure on Victorian Premier Dan Andrews with an out of the blue attack. Desperate Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has pressured Dan Andrews to scrap close contact restrictions. On Sunday, the PM’s award-winning mentor took aim at the Australian Health Protection Senior Committee’s recommendation not to relax isolation rules for...
Read MoreMaxine Carey-Gorey is part of the ever-growing army of food delivery people who cruise the streets of Melbourne on e-bikes. Key points: A startup founded by a former delivery man says it can pay food delivery people an hourly rate above minimum wage Menulog also formally tests the employment of a group of workers...
Read MoreBanks’ outstanding foreign currency depository unit (FCDU) loans decreased by 5.6% or $938 million to $15.7 billion in 2021 from $16.7 billion in 2020. US Dollar Reuters/File Photo (Manila Bulletin) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that on a quarterly basis, FCDU loans decreased by 0.7% or $115 million from $15.8 billion at...
Read MoreA big bet on the future of hospitality when the deal was struck last July, the punt pays off as the sector’s recovery gains momentum, propelled by the end of lockdowns and the opening up borders. Although challenges remain, demand is strengthening and will be helped by the return to offices, Mr Salter said....
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Read MoreMelbourne suffered a blow with striker Ben Brown reportedly eliminated from Friday night’s clash with the Bombers. According to the Herald Sun, Brown was considered a close contact of an Omicron case. The Demons will bring in Sam Weideman to replace him. Stream every game from every round of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership...
Read MoreNaturally, as the “cultural capital” of Australia, the city of Melbourne is rich with a variety of dynamic sites and unforgettable musical, culinary and generally “cultural” experiences. While many of the city’s most signature delicacies can be enjoyed around the clock, there’s no denying that the city really comes alive once the sunsets have...
Read MoreSelina St Kilda Melbourne Selina announced today the signing of six new destinations in Morocco, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Israel as well as the opening of five new destinations in Israel, Australia and Brazil during the first quarter of 2022. Together, these new signings and site openings...
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Of the approximately $21 billion in official loans outstanding, including commercial, bilateral and secured deposits, China has agreed in principle to provide a further renewal of $2.5 billion in commercial loans to Pakistan during a year. Previously, Beijing had granted a rollover of a loan amount of $2 billion in the recent past....
Read MoreDesigned by longtime Neometro collaborators MAArchitects and local landscapers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave features two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as Neometro’s signature lofts, which are styled one-bedroom and an early concept of Neometro, which dates back to 1998 when they designed and developed Luxe on St Kilda’s Inkerman Street. With space, flexibility,...
Read MoreShane Warne’s father, brother and three children all delivered touching eulogies at his State Memorial Service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Video loading Video unavailable The video will start automatically soon8to cancel play now Shane Warne’s family bid farewell to private funeral Shane Warne received an emotional and touching welcome from family, friends and...
Read MoreWe were several days into a road trip in Scotland, on a deserted road not far from Pitlochry, when we found ourselves driving nonchalantly on the wrong side of the road. Until that morning we had handled driving on the left side of the road very well, but that day, after a full Scottish...
Read MoreWealthy Robert Magid has pocketed $50million after another local developer cleared the negotiating table with his bid to acquire one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings. Time & Place has secured the 59-room Lindrum Hotel at 26-30 Flinders Street with planning permission in place for a 30-storey mixed-use hotel and residential project. The building became...
Read MoreClemenger takes 7,500 square meters of space, effectively all of the available office floors in the David Jones building, which is set to undergo a $22.55 million renovation that will add a rooftop terrace and balconies for office tenants on four upper floors, plus space for a 2245 square meter Supermarket in the basement....
Read MoreFaber & Faber Review by Fiona Rintoul IF the purpose of the structure is to “provide a sense of permanence in a natural world that never ends”, as Matthew Green postulates in Shadowlands: a Journey through Lost Britain, then the purpose of the ruins might be to remind us the essential futility of this...
Read MoreMax King and Jack Higgins produced an inspired third-quarter flurry to help lift St Kilda to a 10-point AFL win over Fremantle at Perth Stadium. King only had two eliminations in the first half of Sunday’s game, but he came alive in the third term when he scored three goals in the space of...
Read MoreSt Kilda is one of Scotland’s most spectacular coastlines and after being inhabited for 4,000 years, they are now ghost islands. Everyone has heard of ghost towns – but ghost islands? Scotland has a number of phantom islands and one of the most famous of these is St Kilda. They are owned by the...
Read MoreEthics Commission By: RI Lawyers Weekly Staff March 25, 2022 When a state senator is employed as general counsel for a nonprofit entity that provides financial lending services, the Code of Ethics does not prohibit her from co-sponsoring legislation that would repeal an existing law authorizing deposit loans. deferred. “The petitioner, a legislator serving...
Read MoreWinning trip: A small drink in a tram pub, Helsinki Helsinki has a small and convenient tram system, with the exception of the beautiful SpåraKoff “pub” tram: a bright red single carriage that circles the city, serving mostly beer and “long drinks” (gin and grapefruit soda; please try the long drink) to passengers. It...
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