LOUI’S LOOKS TO ANTI-DISCRIMINATION OVER POLICE ATTENTIONS

Loui’s Hotel is considering lodging a complaint for discriminatory behaviour by police, after its ongoing compliance woes forced it closed for a weekend event. The closure came as a result of an application NSW Police submitted that the Lewisham Hotel,

CBH TO CELEBRATE SESQUICENTENNIAL FOR A YEAR

Sydney beachside icon the Coogee Bay Hotel is celebrating 150 years in 2023 with a year-long extravaganza including relaunch of the legendary live music venue Selina’s.  Over the course of the year the pub will host festivities showcasing its rich history,

EBET UNVEILS NEW OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Venue Digital Technology P/L has announced it has taken control of gaming technology company eBet. Formerly Tabcorp owned, eBet currently boasts more than 525 venues and 30k EGMs on its books. Acquisition of the company was completed on 1 February,

INVESTORS DRAWN TO MAGNETIC PICNIC BAY HOTEL

Island hot spot the Picnic Bay Hotel has sold to Kim Bredhauer and partners, bringing a mindset of social change to the Townsville paradise. Poised a short ferry ride off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island counts less than 2,500

NEW GROOVE FOR THE CAMELIA

Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group has unveiled the new look Camelia Grove Hotel of Alexandria, offering a high-end pub and trattoria. The commanding multi-level building on a corner of Henderson Road still has its collection of old school rooms and

SORRENSENS TAKING NO BULL

The Bulls Head Hotel of central Victoria has come to market as the state’s regions continue to see post-pandemic growth and demand. Set in Wangaratta’s commercial and retail precinct, the Hotel comprises a public bar, large commercial kitchen and refurbished

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP KICKING OFF

Backing up the Qatar spotlight, this year Australia will host the immensely popular FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup, for 2023. In July and August 32 countries will compete in 64 matches of the World Cup, to be played in Australia

NED KELLY EYES ESCAPE FROM CASINO

Intrepid country publican Ned Kelly has listed his newly revived and bet-worthy Casino pub, the Tattersalls Hotel. Casino is a growing town 70 kilometres inland of Byron Bay, around 700 kilometres north of Sydney, on the banks of the Richmond

BRISBANE COUNCIL LOOKS TO REVIEW MANTLE GROUP LEASES

Brisbane City Council is understood to be reviewing the lease agreements on prime CBD locations with Mantle Group, pending the results of the investigations into its controversial staff payment arrangements. Last month news emerged that the Mantle Group had dismissed

HOSPITALITY TRAINING FAST-TRACKED FOR THE FUTURE

The University of Newcastle is set to address the skills gap across the hospitality and tourism industries this month by partnering with industry and vocational education institutions to provide a unique training opportunity. Across Australia, unfulfilled positions across hospitality, tourism