Paul Dimattina is one publican hit with a $10k fine, for his Lamaro’s Hotel supposedly trading past curfew, amid denials and accusations authorities are targeting critics of the State’s policies. Victoria entered its sixth lockdown order last Thursday, requiring venues and businesses to close at 8pm. Former Western Bulldogs AFL player Dimattina was given the […]
Growing local hotelier Jim Knox has expanded his collection with purchase of the Royal Hotel in Moree from long-term owners Deb and Tim Evans. The Royal of Moree is a large, two-storey brick pub with a generous Federation-style parapet, on a prominent corner. It offers public bar with TAB, commercial kitchen, bistro, gaming room with
100 Burgers Group has revived the former Penny Black of Brunswick, sporting a streamlined moniker and nod to grungy 70s Japanese pop culture. Previously operated by Colonial Leisure Group, Penny Black was a haven for live music, with a big front bar and 948-pax capacity. It has been dormant since the pandemic shutdown of 2020.
The thriving Brolga Hotel of Coleambally has been sold by successful first-timers to new ambitious first-timers Darren and Nathan Maddison. Located north of Albury, around 600 kilometres south-west of Sydney, Coleambally is home to around 650 people, and one pub – a classic single-storey brick building in the centre of town. It provides locals a
A new generation of hotel royalty is stepping up its footprint in pubs, with rich-listers the Roche family consolidating their pivot with purchase of Armidale’s Royal Hotel. The Royal is the latest acquisition by the Roche Group, headed by Bill and Imelda Roche, who made billions in the 80s through their company Nutrimetics Pharmaceuticals. Since
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Star Hotels’ expansion and diversification continues with purchase of the Central Hotel in Townsville. Steven Shoobridge’s Star Group lays claim to being Queensland’s largest independently owned and operated pub and liquor retail chain. The company moved into hospitality in 1996 with rapid purchase of three venues. In 2009 it rebranded to the Star Group, having
A prime development opportunity has come to market in sale of the thriving Pine Beach Hotel and adjoining properties, in Queensland’s answer to Byron Bay, Emu Park. Located on the Capricorn Coast, around 50 kilometres east of Rockhampton and overlooking the Keppel Bay Islands Marine Park, the Pine Beach is part of landholdings totalling close
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The Gold Coast’s dormant One50 Public House has been bought by the Feros’ JDA Hotels for $12 million, in partnership with Queensland hotelier Nick Kalaf, as market heat cooks prices. Nestled in the heart of the main commercial precinct of GC’s Bundall, One50 is a two-level tavern, on one of two titles totalling 3,144sqm. It
Australian Venue Co. continues its expansion into domestic tourism hubs with acquisition of the Hotham Hotel in Mount Hotham Previously known as Swindlers Bar, the venue is the heartbeat of the Hotham ski fields and a staple for food and beverage on the slopes. It offers skiers a cosy retreat for breakfast, lunch and evenings,
New custom software for the hospitality industry is revolutionising the dreaded ‘Daily Takings’ sheet, saving operators time and giving them confidence in accuracy and reporting. Wirely was designed specifically for hospitality, to provide clear visibility and tight control over all transactions processed. It saves hours of labour by streamlining the daily cash-up process, while also
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