REDMOND LISTS CLUB HOTEL AND SITE REDEVELOPMENT
Geoff Redmond has listed his Club Hotel and adjacent commercial property in Mt Druitt, with a DA for a major redevelopment and nearly 1k apartments. The 24-hour licensed Club Hotel and the separately leased commercial building are beside a Westfield and Mt Druitt train station, on a
FEROS UNVEILS THE PRINCE EXPANSION
Feros group has begun the next chapter of The Prince Hotel, officially unveiling the extensive redevelopment of the big Kirrawee greenfield. New build the Prince Hotel opened early 2017 to much acclaim, soon earning a best in class award
THE PUB PROFIT PROBLEM
Australian pubs may still be packed on weekends and central to community life, but new research suggests the economics of running a successful venue are becoming increasingly difficult. Data released by Zeller has revealed that while pubs and bars are
REDCAPE HITS HARBOURSIDE IN THE FRISCO HOTEL
MA Financial’s Redcape has bought ornate, harbourside veteran the Frisco Hotel in Woolloomooloo from Queensland-based Sun Group. The iconic, heritage-listed Frisco occupies a neat 304sqm corner lot in Sydney’s historic wharf district. It was built in 1856, largely to serve
RIVERINA GEM SOUTH HAY HOTEL ON OFFER
Long-established Riverina pub the South Hay Hotel is being sold as a going concern, as the passive owner and tenant join forces while the sun shines. The large, single level pub boasts strong local heritage and a loyal customer base.
THE WOODSTOCK CHAMPIONS SOLOTEL’S NEW DIRECTION
Recently rebuilt and rebranded by Solotel, The Woodstock Hotel welcomed more than one hundred guests to its inaugural Wedding and Events Showcase on Saturday, 30 May, offering a firsthand look at how venues can create immersive experiences for prospective clients
VIRTUE SIGNALS DISPLAYED OVER EGM NUMBERS
Advocates of poker machine reform are behind another push to reduce numbers to demonstrate they are doing something, rather than face the real issues. A proposal is being put forward by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne to cut the number
FAIR WORK’S MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FOR 2026
The Fair Work Commission's (FWC) has released its annual wage review report, specifying the highest increase in a while and prompting counter viewpoints from industry and stakeholders. Beginning 1 July the minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, from
QHA AWARDS HONOUR QUEENSLAND HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE
Monday 1 June saw Queensland’s hotel and hospitality sector celebrated at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) 2026 Awards for Excellence, with the theme this year of ‘Iconic Pub Games’. A record-breaking 443 nominations were submitted across 47 categories for this
IMG BACK IN BATHURST WITH PADDY’S
IMG Hotels continues to invest in its powerhouse regional collection, buying another pub in Bathurst, the popular Paddy’s Hotel in Kelso. Paddy’s is a suburban tavern on a large 9,500sqm plot, with an expansive trading footprint and latent capacity for