Peninsula Hospitality reopens Balmain landmark the Dry Dock this week, following a transformative restoration to re-establish its place as a cornerstone of the community. The historic venue was built in 1857, found at the similarly historic Mort Bay Park – a few minutes’ walk from Balmain Ferry Wharf, which is a 10-minute ferry ride from …
Victoria and NSW have furthered their goals toward a “health-based approach” for people in need of support, with critical reforms around decriminalisation of public intoxication and drug use. Beginning this month, being intoxicated in public in Victoria will be treated as a health issue, not a crime. A new evidence-driven, health-based service model will replace …
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Two bricklayers have been sentenced and are lucky to escape serious prison time after an incident at a Queensland pub where they terrorised two staff members in a “prolonged” violent attack. Gladstone Magistrates Court heard the report of 24-year-old Zachary John Patrick Stringer and 33-year-old Rhys Paul Finco and their activities on 28 August at …
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Ministers from around the country have determined that foodservice in pubs, cafes and restaurants will soon be required to specify the origin of their seafood. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia assembled last week, and voted unanimously to proceed with the new Australian consumer rules, which dictates consumers will be able to tell …
Australia’s hospitality finest gathered in Adelaide tonight to celebrate and learn who is the best of the best for 2023, at the AHA National Awards for Excellence. More than 650 VIPs and industry guests joined the Association at the famous Adelaide Oval, with a dress code of ‘wear your whites’ to suit the unique venue. …
Bundaberg hospitality stalwart Stephen Paterson has handed over his town favourite, the Railway Hotel, with the Spotted Dog Café, Bar and Grill, to first-timer Adrian Evans and partners including Arthur Laundy. Mid-2020, the iconic Spotted Dog Tavern and adjacent backpackers hostel were lost to a massive fire. The Dog was Paterson’s sixth hotel, and speaking …
The Shorts have sold their idyllic and windswept Seabreeze Beach Hotel on the NSW mid-north coast to the growing Hunter group. The Short family have owned and operated the seaside pub at picturesque South West Rocks for over two decades, having purchased the title in 2001 for around $7 million. The large-format Hotel comprises state-of-the-art …
Pioneering Australian gin brand Seven Seasons has teamed up with Solotel and venues around the country, pouring its top-shelf Green Ant Gin. Barangaroo House’s Rekōdo Bar recently hosted an event introducing the Green Ant Gin Martini, in celebration of Australian Gin week, 14-20 November. Featuring the bespoke martini, made by award-winning bartender Jai Lyons …
After seven premium sales, high-profile pub operators Redcape have not ruled out further adjustments to the asset sheet. The Moelis-managed fund has continued its strategic divestment initiative, which sees another three this week, with Redcape saying all buyers were long-term industry participants, who have “been through the cycles and continue to see long term value …
The handsome Heritage Hotel of Rockhampton is undergoing an usual sale process, mustering Queensland sporting greats Gorden Tallis, Nick Gregorski, Mark Knowles and Scott Prince, and a host of new owners. Built 1898 on Rockhampton’s riverfront, the three-storey premise was formerly known as the Commercial Hotel, and is considered a sister venue to Brisbane’s famous …
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