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Merivale faces hurdles in Melbourne expansion amid past allegations and delays

Justin Hemmes' Merivale empire faces challenges expanding into Melbourne, with its first venue, LB's Record Bar, opening amid controversy over past allegations. Hemmes has spent $110 million on properties in the city but is struggling with delays, including a three-year setback for the multi-level venue at Tomasetti House. Local operators have criticized his earlier market entry attempts as tone-deaf.

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