NEW ROYAL UP FOR GRABS IN GEMFIELDS

The New Royal Hotel is being sold in treasure town Rubyvale, offering an expansion-ready institution in the land of sapphires. West of Emerald, in Queensland’s central highlands, the Gemfields cover an area of almost 900 square kilometres and are said

KNOX EXITS RIVERINA WITH THE GRIFF

Hotelier businessman Jim Knox has completed his divestment from the Riverina region with sale of the Griff Hotel Motel and opportunity to a rising player in the region. Image: Warren Murray - Old Griffith NSW Album Known locally as ‘The

INVESTOR LISTS THE LUCKY OF NEWCASTLE

The highly awarded and Lucky Hotel in the heart of booming Newcastle is being sold by private investor Martin Scott. The historic, multi-storey Lucky commands a prominent triple-street-frontage site in the dynamic city centre at the epicentre of many development

POST OFFICE FINED DESPITE MANDATED WORK DONE

The owner of a closed but heritage-listed hotel in south-east Queensland has faced court and been penalised for failing to inform council it had done the work demanded in an enforcement notice. The two-storey Post Office Hotel was built in

LYONS TAKES ON THE CROWN

Ash Lyons’ Lion Majestic Group has expanded the portfolio and reach with acquisition of the Crown Hotel in ‘gateway’ Wentworth. Well-known for its authentic country hospitality and modern pub cuisine, the Crown is a classic two-storey country-style hotel, comprising a

COWRA’S LACHLAN HITS ACCOMMODATION MARKET

The freehold going concern of local landmark the Lachlan Hotel in Cowra is being sold by a private owner looking to head north. The four-storey pub resides on a high visibility main street site that sees strong foot traffic. It

CCA’S NEW RTD ABSOLUT WITH SPRITE

This month Coca-Cola Australia continues its drive into the ready‑to‑drink format with launch of Absolut Vodka Mixed With Sprite. The latest addition to the company’s Alcohol Ready‑To‑Drink (ARTD) portfolio combines Absolut Vodka – Australia’s #1 premium vodka (IWSR Data), with Sprite – the #1 lemon-lime

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 events at their local watering hole are investigated for systemic fraud said to involve significant sums of money. Junee is home to around 5k people, found roughly 400 kilometres

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