TOWER MILL HOTEL SOLD IN OLYMPIC CITY
Samdoo Corporation has been revealed as the purchaser of the unique and historic Madison Tower Mill Hotel on the edge of the Olympics-fever Brisbane CBD. The landmark circular hotel opened in 1966 opposite the oldest surviving building in the city,
NEW SUPER RULES COULD CATCH VENUES BY SURPRISE
Live entertainment is a regular feature in many pubs and clubs, with venues engaging musicians, DJs, comedians, MCs and other performers throughout the year. While many of these engagements are made with contractors who provide an ABN, that does not
A FORCE FOR GOOD
Lion today released its 2025 Force for Good Report, detailing its renewed focus on core markets and advancement in its ESG objectives, and the achievement of a coveted B Corp Certification. The Report highlights what the drinks giant says has
NORTH COAST VICTORY FOR THE TAKING
A private operator has sent to market his Victory Hotel in Mooball, in a rare freehold opportunity in NSW’s north. The Victory is located between Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast, and just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.
TABCORP’S NEW DEAL STILL COURTING BIG PLAYERS
While thousands of pubs and clubs have joined Tabcorp in the overhaul of its retail network, many are concerned about their liability and profitability and several of the largest pub groups are yet to be convinced. At the culmination of
ANONYMOUS FLYERS TARGET ICONIC BALMAIN PUB
The reopening of one of Sydney's oldest pubs has reignited a long-running debate over the place of historic hotels in increasingly residential inner-city neighbourhoods. Balmain's Dry Dock Hotel, a heritage-listed venue that first opened in 1867, has become the focus
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
