Chris Cheung has revealed his plans for the iconic Coogee Bay Hotel, heralding a $112 million facelift for the beachside property. C!nc has submitted an extensive development application at its site at Arden Street, Vicar Street and Coogee Bay Road, with proposed demolition of some existing aspects and expansion of retail, residential and accommodation, estimated […]
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The handsome Grand Hotel of Newcastle East has been sold, bringing an exit by Mike Angus and re-entry by some former hoteliers. The Grand is one of just three pubs in Newcastle East, built 1891, two blocks from the beach. When it opened the two-storey Victorian-era structure was the belle of the 50-odd hotels in
Defiant Victorian publican Trevor Andrews has reopened his Echuca pub, and is seeking help with the massive fines he got for doing so last week. The Pastoral Hotel in Echuca, in regional Victoria, made news around the country by blatantly opening during a state-wide lockdown. Police had visited previously, warning the proprietor people should not
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A growing Melbourne group has scooped four pubs from the highly awarded Zagame family for $99 million, in demonstration of the strength of the Victorian market despite lockdowns. The institutional Zagame Group has sold lease interests in its self-branded venues at Berwick, Ballarat, Boronia and Reservoir. All new 60-year leases, IPR Hotels is understood to
Cash for a schooner served with a smile may have been largely replaced by ordering Apps and taps for payment, but leaving the advanced technologies unconnected can be leaving cash on the table, according to business advisory service Quantaco. The increasing complexities of running a pub – everything from compliance to Keno – are well
Continuing the city fringe frenzy, the Dry Dock Hotel in Balmain has been listed for sale. Claiming a title of Balmain’s oldest licensed hotel, built 1857, the Dry Dock is adjacent to the Balmain Ferry terminal and Mort Bray Park, and popular with city workers commuting home to the peninsular. Set on a 645sqm corner
The stalwart Gurr family of Armidale have sold their local institution, the Whitebull Hotel, to the family operation of hotelier Jim Knox. Located in the heart of Armidale’s retail precinct, the Whitebull Hotel is a prize of the New England region. Its sale for $13.25 million is said to be a record for the city
Australia is facing a crossroads in the path out of COVID, with an increasing voice calling for a review of the policies in light of an evolving virus and global outlook. Last week, following the end of a fifth lockdown across the country, the UK government announced that pubs and bars are no longer subject
Activity and innovation continue in the non-alcoholic drinks category, seeing CUB pushing its NA range and Victorian craft producer Bridge Road Brewers joining the ranks. Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) released a new campaign this month promoting its range of non-alcoholic beers, now including Carlton Zero, Great Northern Zero and Peroni Libera. The “MONTH FOR
More than six years after purchasing the iconic The Bourbon in Kings Cross, Iris Group has secured approval on its $65 million redevelopment of the landmark site. Ten months after submitting the latest proposal, Iris found unanimous approval through the Central Sydney Planning Committee last night, with the government architect and Lord Mayor highly complementary,
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