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 their local watering hole is investigated for systemic fraud said to involve significant sums of money. Junee is home to around 5k people, found roughly 400 kilometres south-west of
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
AUSTRALIAN HOTEL ON OFFER ON MID NORTH COAST
The Australian Hotel – the only pub in the picturesque NSW mid-north coast town of Wingham – is being sold by long-time owners Tim and Tammy Smith as they look to the north. Wingham is a town of around 5,300
NEW BUILDING CODE RULES FOR HOTELS
The National Construction Code 2025 has set out the next major update to Australia’s building regulations, with significant new rules for commercial properties. Developed by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), the latest National Construction Code (NCC) was published 1
BIG BOOST FOR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is the latest New South Wales LGA to begin a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trial, to help stimulate its night-time economy. The council has been awarded a $112k SEP Kickstart Grant to help support
MY LOCAL FOODIE BEEFING UP FOODSERVICE
Commercial kitchen services provider My Local Foodie is helping venues become more efficient and profitable through its bespoke, structured approach to operational efficiency. Bringing decades of passion and expertise, My Local Foodie (MLF) are “chefs helping chefs” courtesy of a
SOLOTEL’S REGENT AND DEVELOPMENT SALE
Combined interests are offering up Solotel’s Kingsford landmark the Regent Hotel and surrounding property, representing a freehold operation and accompanying major development opportunity. The sale is led by offer of the family-run group’s multifaceted Regent Hotel, providing a lively sports
IRIS PROPOSES ST IVES REDEVELOPMENT AND TAVERN
Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital is looking to redevelop the tired St Ives shopping centre and add a new Tavern, but locals and politicians are fighting the plans on social media and in parliament. Iris is close to settling on a
THE FAIRFIELD’S BIG COMEBACK AFTER $6M OVERHAUL
In 2025 Townsville’s Oonoonba Hotel began an ambitious $6 million transformation, kick-starting by reverting to its original name, The Fairfield. Now the hotel has realised its aims, to the delight of both its regulars and new patrons. The 124-year-old venue
