INSOLVENCIES SURGE AMID ECONOMIC DISRUPTION
In the past two financial years insolvencies in Australia have climbed dramatically compared to pre-pandemic levels, disproportionately affecting small and medium businesses such as hospitality. The post-pandemic business in Australia is battling change across multiple areas, seeing increases in interest
WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS
The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.
BRUNSWICK’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENT ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE
For months, the most buzzworthy figure on the Brunswick–Coburg border hasn’t been a musician or creative, but a statue. Now, ALH’s Moreland Hotel has confirmed that the fate of David the statue is secure, and he isn’t going anywhere. Instead,
DOUGHERTY LEGACY WELCOMES WELCOME
Culminating a history that stretches across more than a century and multiple generations, the stalwart Dougherty family have passed their beloved and historic Clocktower Hotel to Marty Short and partners as Welcome Hospitality. The family and extended connections have owned
THE TRIVIA QUESTION EVERY PUB SHOULD BE ASKING
New cost modelling from one of Australia's most popular trivia operators suggests it’s not whether a venue can afford to run a trivia night, but what it is costing them if they don’t. Data compiled by Pub Trivia Australia (PTA),
LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN ACTS HEAD TO SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL
The Comiskey Group’s Sandstone Point Hotel will be hosting one leg of this year’s Red Hot Summer Tour, with Aussie legends Australian Crawl and Men at Work headlining. “I’m thrilled to share that, for the first time in 40 years,
MULPHA FLOATS THE COVE
Major developer Mulpha has offered to market the renowned Cove Tavern, within the prestigious Sanctuary Cove Marine Village on the picturesque Gold Coast waterway. Cove Tavern is the only commercial hotel-licensed venue within the premier lifestyle destination of Sanctuary Cove,
MORRIS PASSES REVIVED JULATTEN TO LOCALS
Billionaire Chris Morris has handed the freehold going concern of his Julatten Hotel to local private investors in a sweetheart deal to see it continue to serve its community. Julatten is a northern Queensland town of 1,100 residents, approximately 25
DAYLESFORD INQUEST PROBES EXPIRED OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT
Almost three years ago, tragedy struck the Royal Daylesford Hotel when a driver drove into a crowded outdoor area of the venue. The crash killed five people including two children and injured six others. The driver, William Swale, had experienced
SHORT AND WELCOME HIT STEEL CITY
Marty Short and Welcome Hospitality have invested in Newcastle landmark the Albion Hotel, in Wickham, looking to capitalise on growth and opportunities in town. The Albion was established in 1870, with the current building constructed by Tooths in 1922. It
