AVC EXPANSION TAKES IN THE BOUNDARY

Australian Venue Co forges ahead with investment in the Sunshine State, now acquiring Brisbane landmark The Boundary. Established in 1864, in Brisbane’s West End, the well-known pub was given a new lease on life in 2018 through a major renovation

MANNING RIVER BRINGS QUINN TAREE TRIFECTA

Taree’s large-format Manning River Hotel has been snaped up by the acquisitive syndicate led by Nick Quinn. Situated on Taree major thoroughfare Oxley Street, just a few hundred metres from the mighty Manning, the established Hotel claims many of the

TAPHOUSE CASHES IN AT THE MACCA

Taphouse Group has sold its landmark Port Macquarie pub to an established hotelier for what is thought to be a record price for the area.  Known as The Macca, the heritage-listed Port Macquarie Hotel was established in 1939, making it

FREE TRAINING EXTENDED IN QUEST FOR HOSPO STAFF

Continuing the bid to address staff shortages in hospitality, the NSW Government has extended its support by pledging more free refresher courses for anyone, continuing into next year. In light of major staff shortages many initiatives are being undertaken by

GOOD BEER HEADS INTO HAROLD PARK

Good Beer Company is back on the acquisition horse, buying comedy legend the Harold Park Hotel in Sydney’s inner west. In 1903 the pub on the Ross Street corner in suburban Forest Lodge was known as the Little Bridge Hotel,

RAZED TWO STOREY HOTEL RISES AGAIN

Outback icon the Two Storey Hotel has risen literally from the ashes, back and trading after a fire razed it early last year. Built 1882 from local sandstone, the stalwart pub is one of two in the town of nearly 150

BLACK FOX TAKES DORE INTO BALLINA

Ged Dore has partnered again with private equity fund Black Fox Property, securing the Australian Hotel in idyllic Ballina, outside Byron Bay. The classic two-story ‘Aussie’ occupies a large 1,787sqm corner site, offering a main public bar, bistro, gaming room

INSURANCE CAN STOP THE MUSIC

Beyond the problems already faced by pubs in insurance, live music venues are experiencing their own crisis, as insurance providers skyrocket premiums or remove policies altogether. Operators are facing exponential increases to their premiums, while others report attempting to renew