DEVELOPERS OPT OUT OF EPPING
Developer Lyon Group has pivoted in one of its northern Sydney projects and listed the Epping Hotel, bringing operational and redevelopment potential in a major growth corridor. Built 1928, the large-format pub is a landmark of the area, offering a
PUB GROUP CLOSES SEVEN AND CALLS ADMINISTRATORS
Some of Hobart's best-known hospitality venues have closed as owner Pub Banc Group enters voluntary administration, citing costs of business and changes to consumer behaviour. Pub Banc Group, aka Hotel Banc Group, employ over 80 people across seven venues, being
PUBS CHARGING AHEAD
As Australia's electric vehicle ownership continues to grow, venues such as pubs are emerging as a logical addition to the country's expanding charging network. While major retail centres have led the rollout to date, the next phase will increasingly rely
REDCAPE AND IRIS’ STRATEGIC SWAP
MA Financial’s Redcape Hotel Group has executed a major portfolio swap deal with Iris Capital, seeing Sydney assets exchanged for a clutch of pubs to the north and a cash settlement. Iris is offloading six established Hunter Region hotels, comprising
ROUGH DIAMOND OFFERED IN GOLD TOWN
A private investor is selling a Ballarat pub as a vacant freehold, heralding a rare opportunity in the heart of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional service hubs. The Market Square Hotel was opened at 9 Creswick Road, Ballarat Central in
WINTER EXPERIENCES BOOST PUB APPEAL
As hospitality venues continue to compete for guest attention, creating reasons for customers to stay longer and return more often has become just as important as the food and beverage offering itself. Rather than relying solely on traditional pub trade,
LABOR CONFERENCE BROACHES MORE GAMING REFORM
As a result of the NSW Labor Conference over the weekend, the state government is expected to make moves toward a proposal for new taxes and changes to gaming legislation in pubs and clubs. The Labor event took place 4-5
DIMATTINA PASSES YARCK TO LOCAL OPERATORS
Former Western Bulldogs player Paul Dimattina has sold his popular Yarck Hotel in Victoria’s popular north-east tourism corridor to a local and operator. Located on the Maroondah Highway in the state’s north-east, the Yarck Hotel is enroute to the renowned
LANCELIN COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SAVE ICONIC PUB
Residents of the coastal town of Lancelin have decided to take action themselves as ongoing beach erosion threatens one of the community's most recognisable landmarks. Located about 125 kilometres north of Perth, the popular holiday destination has seen its main
SIGNATURE SIGNS FOR GREENSBOROUGH
Changing hands for the first time in over three decades, the Thomas family have sold the imposing Greensborough Hotel in Melbourne to nationally acclaimed Signature Hospitality Group. The large-format two-storey pub resides on a substantial 1,360sqm high-profile corner around 17
