Merivale’s position on government council in peril after staff claims

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.

  • byEryk Bagshaw andBianca Hrovat

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Sydney Metro says it would pay $91m for this land. Justin Hemmes wants more than double that
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Sydney Metro

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.

  • byAnthony Segaert andPatrick Begley
Merivale steps down from restaurant association,Hemmes tells staff he is ‘devastated’

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.

  • byBianca Hrovat andEryk Bagshaw
Hemmes family seeks $19 million from Sydney Metro in court fight
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Sydney Metro

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.

  • byPatrick Begley
Clayton Wells joins Merivale’s empire,as CBD expansion rumours swirl about

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?

  • byScott Bolles
Justin Hemmes takes over Sydney’s most exclusive sports club

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.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
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Albo’s open for business:The companies the prime minister keeps

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.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
‘This is not a good deal’:Merivale’s $18m class action settlement derailed

‘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.

  • byBianca Hrovat
Brisbane restaurant takes on hospo giant Merivale in surprise counterclaim over name

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.

  • byBianca Hrovat
The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing

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.

  • byScott Bolles
The surprising new bar you did not see coming from Merivale’s Justin Hemmes

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.

  • byScott Bolles