IRVIN BUILDS IN SEQ WITH JDA’S GCT
The Feros’ JDA Collective has sold riverside local the Gold Coast Tavern at Benowa to Joe Irvin’s Irvin Hotels, as interest and capital gear up on the Brisbane Games. John Feros and siblings Dean and Alexandra Henderson (nee Feros) purchased
UNIVERSAL WELCOMES ODD CULTURE AT THE IMPY
The Kospetasfamily’s Universal Hotels and James Thorpe’s Odd Culture Group haves announced a partnership at the famous Imperial Hotel Erskineville, performing a major makeover to cement its legacy. Popularly known as ‘The Impy’ the striking multi-level hotel was established in
SHEEP DOG TAPS NEWTOWN HOTEL FOR PBJ LAUNCH
Sheep Dog is putting on-premise at the centre of the launch of its new Peanut Butter Jelly Whiskey, with a major consumer activation kicking off in August to drive trial and venue engagement. The campaign will see the brand take
IRIS EYES EXIT AT WISEMAN’S FERRY
Iris Capital has listed the picturesque Wiseman’s Inn Hotel as it pursues big-ticket projects and developments in multiple cities. The historic riverside Inn was established in 1827, on a 5,123sqm landholding on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, just 300
PIPER ON THE HOOK FOR ISLAND DREAM
Glenn Piper’s Epochal Hotels has cruised into the next stage of its massive Whitsundays project, strategically acquiring the Port of Airlie to access the new attractions at its Hook Island development. Queensland’s iconic Whitsundays Islands generate over $3.7 billion annually,
AVC’S COOMERA LODGE ENTERS ACCOMMODATION MARKET
Coomera Lodge Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter, with the popular northern Gold Coast pub set to open on-site accommodation for the first time from 10 August, when 24 self-contained cabins welcome guests. This follows and expands on the
BEER BASTIAN THE FLODGE FLIPS
Inner west beer mecca The Flodge is in new hands, as veteran Matthew Sen steps back from his prized, awarded Forest Lodge Hotel. Built 1866, when its home of Arundel Street was the part of the main thoroughfare into Sydney
FAMILIES LIST LINVILLE DESTINATION PUB
A dedicated family has listed their beloved Linville Hotel in south-east Queensland, offering an upward trajectory and clutch of fresh industry accolades as they reluctantly look to leave. The historic hotel was established in 1904 on a prominent 2,024sqm site
SECOND GLADSTONE HOTEL RSA CASE PROMPTS FRESH SANCTION
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has barred Gladstone Hotel manager Mark Keegan, finding he failed his responsibilities during a serious RSA breach involving a repeat intoxicated patron. The disciplinary action follows an investigation by Liquor & Gaming
SURFHOUSE UP AT MEREWETHER
The Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle – one of the city’s most celebrated waterside venues – is available for the first time since its inception. In the last days of 1989 an earthquake registering 5.6 on the Richter scale shook the
