FEROS’ NEW THE WILTON SCORES WITH LOCALS
Feros Group have begun welcoming enthusiastic locals and guests to all-new hospitality ‘destination’ The Wilton at Bingara Gorge, having officially thrown open the doors Friday, 15 May. “We love to do community-based venues, but this one is a real community,”
VICTORIAN EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED FOR 2026
Over 1,300 people from Victoria’s pubs, hotels and hospitality gathered Monday night to honour the state’s best at the sold-out 2026 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. The gala dinner at Crown Palladium saw accolades presented across a total of
BALMAIN ROZELLE PUB TRAIL CELEBRATES LOCAL HISTORY
The Balmain Rozelle peninsula is inviting locals and visitors to rediscover one of Australia’s most historic pub districts this winter through the Balmain Rozelle Heritage Pub Trail. The self-guided trail connects twenty heritage venues across a walkable three kilometre stretch,
REILLY SELLS WHITE COCKATOO TO AVC
Australian Venue Co has partnered again with Charter Hall to buy the freehold and operation of the White Cockatoo Hotel from Ray Reilly, as he looks to further endeavours. Reilly group acquired the three level pub in 2017, then known
MEN ARRESTED OVER PUB ROBBERY AND STABBING
Three men have been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged robbery and attempted murder after of a man at the Sundowner Hotel in Caboolture. According to detectives, around 10:30pm on Saturday 9 May three people accosted a 31-year-old
HOW PUBS ARE RETHINKING BOOSTING TRADE
While Fridays and Saturdays generate the lion’s share of revenue for most pubs, for many venues those two nights alone no longer cover the rising cost of doing business. To stay viable, operators need the rest of the week to
SOUTHERN SONS JDA TAKE BEXLEY NORTH
After 40 years on the job, the multi-generational Yang family has passed their beloved Bexley North Hotel to the Feros brothers’ JDA Collective. The Hotel, found directly opposite Bexley North train station, provides public bar, bistro, gaming room with 30
LAUNDY’S MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER TOPS $80K
Laundy Hotels has contributed more than $80K to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation following two large-scale Mother’s Day fundraising efforts designed to support research and increase awareness around the disease. This year, the group transformed one of the industry’s busiest
BAR ROOM CONFESSIONS: GUNNER GET ‘YA
The typical punter likely has little or no idea the kind of compromises, diplomacy and occasional cunning that can go into operating and staying in control of a licensed premise. I was recently reminded of a slippery situation working at
BEST IN BEER FOR THE YEAR: 2026
On Thursday night industry gathered to celebrate the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), recognising standout breweries, cideries and producers from around Australia and the world. The Trophy presentation dinner caps what is the largest annual beer competition