INVESTOR LISTS THE LUCKY OF NEWCASTLE
The highly awarded and Lucky Hotel in the heart of booming Newcastle is being sold by private investor Martin Scott. The historic, multi-storey Lucky commands a prominent triple-street-frontage site in the dynamic city centre at the epicentre of many development
POST OFFICE FINED DESPITE MANDATED WORK DONE
The owner of a closed but heritage-listed hotel in south-east Queensland has faced court and been penalised for failing to inform council it had done the work demanded in an enforcement notice. The two-storey Post Office Hotel was built in
ST PATRICK’S DAY POWER CUT SPARKS PUB FURY
A Sydney pub came close to closing on its busiest night of the year after Ausgrid advised power would be cut for a planned network upgrade at 9pm on the night of St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Newtown’s Sydney Park Hotel
LYONS TAKES ON THE CROWN
Ash Lyons’ Lion Majestic Group has expanded the portfolio and reach with acquisition of the Crown Hotel in ‘gateway’ Wentworth. Well-known for its authentic country hospitality and modern pub cuisine, the Crown is a classic two-storey country-style hotel, comprising a
COWRA’S LACHLAN HITS ACCOMMODATION MARKET
The freehold going concern of local landmark the Lachlan Hotel in Cowra is being sold by a private owner looking to head north. The four-storey pub resides on a high visibility main street site that sees strong foot traffic. It
REGULATORS WARN INDUSTRY OF COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS
Regulators across Australia are reminding venues that compliance obligations remain a key focus in 2026. Recent updates from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) highlight the importance of understanding legal responsibilities when
CCA’S NEW RTD ABSOLUT WITH SPRITE
This month Coca-Cola Australia continues its drive into the ready‑to‑drink format with launch of Absolut Vodka Mixed With Sprite. The latest addition to the company’s Alcohol Ready‑To‑Drink (ARTD) portfolio combines Absolut Vodka – Australia’s #1 premium vodka (IWSR Data), with Sprite – the #1 lemon-lime
INVESTOR PUTS UP THE TAMWORTH
The pride of Australia’s country music capital, the Tamworth Hotel, has been sent to market by a Sydney-based property investor. Built in 1936 directly opposite Tamworth Train Station, the attractive two-storey Art Deco pub keeps a loyal following, striving to
POLICE PROBE COMMERCIAL JUNEE FRAUDSTERS
Residents of the Riverina town of Junee have been stunned as events at their local watering hole are investigated for systemic fraud said to involve significant sums of money. Junee is home to around 5k people, found roughly 400 kilometres
ANGEL OF MALVERN LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS HOSPITALITY VISION
Melbourne’s heritage-listed Angel of Malvern has reopened following a massive $450 million development. Luxury developer Kokoda Property purchased the hotel, then known as Angel Tavern, in 2017. They then ran the pub to get to know the locals and what
