The Hilton Sydney has a "Cloud 9 Package" that promises an evening of fine dining from $499. The price includes one night's accomodation, dinner at Luke Mangan's Glass brasserie (excluding drinks) and breakfast. The offer is valid until December 29. Call 9266 2000 or email reservations.sydney@hilton. com and quote "CD".

Beauty and the Beast at Sydney's Her Majesty's Theatre is drawing to a close, and Mercury readers have the chance to see this sensational show before it finishes. The musical's extended season will end on August 31, and we're giving away a great theatre/hotel package for two, as well..read more

Melbourne is poised to become the casino capital of Australia. The latest figures reveal Crown casino as the most successful in the country, with gross profits expected to reach almost a quarter of a billion dollars this financial year. International high-rollers are providing an increasing

The goods and services tax would undergo a new examination if the federal coalition won government, a spokesman for the shadow Treasurer, Mr Reith, said last night. The spokesman also indicated that the coalition was unlikely to alter the tax in line with the independent Cole report which was..read more

IN the week that the worst unemployment figures since the 1930s Depression were announced, the Sheraton Towers Southbank hotel was putting the finishing touches to the most expensive hotel suite in Melbourne. For the lucky few who can afford $3000 a night, the Royal Suite will offer Sicilian pea