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Mr Short, who lives in a $9million Vaucluse mansion with his wife Allyson and their three children, earlier this year already offloaded most of his pub holdings.

The Sydney Collective, which operated Frasers Short’s once booming hospitality empire of pubs and restaurants, owes creditors almost $6m.

All up, the businessman has cleared some $170 million selling assets in the last year. The reason why has become a well-worn subject among fellow hoteliers.

Notable NSW hospitality operator Fraser Short has announced that he is handing over the reins of his group The Sydney Collective, with Brett Sergeant appointed as CEO. Sergeant was most recently the CEO of Colonial Leisure Group, and before that COO of Merivale.

BridgeClimb in Sydney has joined the operators doubling the value of peoples $25 Dine & Discover vouchers. One special with BridgeClimb could see the cost of the climb cut by $135.

Some New South Wales restaurants and bars are offering residents the chance to double the value of their Dine & Discover vouchers. Under the NSW Government stimulus package, adults aged over 18 are eligible for four $25 vouchers. Two can be used at hospitality venues, such as cafes or restaurants, while two can be redeemed on entertainment or recreation activities. The program has been touted as a "major economic stimulus program" to encourage people to supposed local businesses impacted by cor...

News by James O’Doherty Premium Content   Vouchers giving patrons cash discounts for food and entertainment could be used to provide "laser-like" stimulus in regions hit by future disasters, according to Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello. A pilot of the state governments $500 million Dine and Discover program - which will give NSW residents four $25 vouchers to spend on food or entertainment - will begin this week with a select group of custome...