OSCARS TAKE REDCAPE’S SOUTH TERRACE IN BANKSTOWN

Redcape Hospitality has shuffled the portfolio again, selling the South Terrace Hotel in Bankstown to Oscars Group in another major NSW transaction. Redcape, under MA Financial’s MA Hotel Management, has been making moves in south-east Queensland, after recycling capital from

VENUES PUSH BACK AGAINST LAX PARENTING

While laws vary across Australia, the rules regarding minors in licensed premises are strict. Both the licensed venue and the supervising adult have responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. The venue must strictly prevent minors from being

THE MERC, THE ROCKS: TRADING AND TOPPED UP

Sydney’s oldest Irish pub, The Mercantile, in The Rocks, has officially reawakened from a major overhaul and temporary digs to reveal a blend of history and modernity, and a “game-changing” rooftop bar. The pub was established in 1915, replacing the

MAN ARRESTED OVER VIOLENT NAROOMA ARMED ROBBERY

Following a 10-day manhunt, detectives have apprehended and charged a man accused of an armed robbery at the Narooma Hotel where an employee was shot. Emergency services were called to the hotel around 10.30pm on Friday, 20 March, with reports

RBA SURCHARGE BAN: BAD FOR BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS

Australia’s Reserve Bank has ruled on the future of surcharges, deciding to end the practise on card payments from 1 October, in what is described as a “political fix” for the problems facing businesses.   For years consumers opting to

FUEL CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON HOSPO

Australians may soon be looking at higher dining costs, with a possible five per cent surcharge at pubs, restaurants and cafes arising from the soaring cost of fuel. Fuel prices have surged in Australia due to the war in the

SHUTDOWN EXEMPTIONS END ACROSS NSW

This month hundreds more NSW pubs and clubs will be required to exercise the mandatory six-hour daily gaming machine shutdown as the state government revokes what are deemed ‘outdated’ exemptions. In December Minister for Gaming & Racing David Harris announced

TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS

New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around

EBET ROLLS OUT NEW EVOLVE TECH

Gaming services provider Ebet has begun rolling out its new next generation ‘Evolve’ platform in live venues. Central to Evolve is a dynamic NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication) interface that makes it faster and easier for customers to connect, requiring them

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the