NEW GLORY FOR HISTORIC ST ANDREWS
Historic landmark the St Andrews Hotel in the Kinglake foothills has been sold and is destined for significant investment, to better service growing demand from the surrounding lifestyle catchments. St Andrew was a first-century Christian Apostle, and is a community
AVC DEBUTS THE BELLEVUE
Australian Venue Co has unveiled a brand-new venue for Melbourne’s Southbank, opening the stylish Bellevue Bar & Terrace on the Yarra in time for a summer of entertainment. Throwing open the doors on Friday (30 October) the Bellevue is located
CHEUNG’S CBH DRIVES ANOTHER CHARITY MILESTONE
Coogee Bay Hotel brought the hospitality industry together for its 29th Annual Charity Golf Day again last month, raising more than $400k for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) and adding another milestone to a fundraising legacy spanning three decades. The
SWEENEYS SNAP UP THE OXFORD
Family-owned Sweeney Pub Group is entering its next phase of expansion, signing and settling on inner west institution the Oxford Tavern in Petersham. The dormant pub came to market in June through receivers and managers Cameron Gray and Adam
BE PREPARED WHEN A CRISIS HITS
When an incident puts a pub in the spotlight, the response can shape how customers, staff and the wider community perceive the business long after the immediate issue has passed. From a serious incident on the premises to negative media
LION PUBS THE OPEN
Furthering its investment in Australia’s biggest “cultural and sporting moments” Lion has announced its new multi-year deal for Hahn to be the official beer of the Australian Open and Summer of Tennis tour. The Australian Open has become one of
NSW EXCELLENCE OF 2026
The annual gala AHA NSW Awards for Excellence took place Tuesday night before 1,400 industry, political and business leaders, at Royal Randwick Racecourse. Following a greeting and networking session overlooking the hallowed turf, with live music and sponsored refreshments, guests
KNOX STEAMS HOME ON THE RAILWAY
The Roche family’s pub group has sold and settled Armidale landmark the Railway Hotel to the growing New England collection of Jim Knox. The Victorian-style pub was built in 1879, featuring a crested parapet and extensive iron lacework, with a
US-STYLE TIPPING TESTS AUSSIE PATRON PATIENCE
Tipping prompts are becoming increasingly common across Australian venues, but as US-style tipping culture creeps in, questions are being raised about where the money actually goes. The issue came to light after a post in an Australian bartenders’ Facebook group
DRIVE-BY SHOOTERS TAKE DOWN FOUR AT FITZYS
Four people are in hospital suffering gunshot wounds after gunmen fired into a crowd at a ‘fight night’ event at AVC’s Fitzys in Brisbane’s south. Police were summoned to the pub on Bryants Road in Loganholme to reports of shots
