PINE BEACH HOTEL AND PROPERTIES PLAY HITS MARKET

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

FEROS AND CO TAKE ONE50 FOR $12M

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

AVC’S STRATEGIC PLAY ON THE SKI SLOPES

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

PUBS SAVING TIME AND MONEY WITH DIGITAL TAKINGS SHEET

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

CHEUNG LOOKS TO $112M REMODEL OF COOGEE BAY HOTEL

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,

SYNDICATE TAKES NEWCASTLE’S OLD GRAND

The handsome Grand Hotel of Newcastle East has been sold, bringing an exit by Mike Angus and re-entry by some former hoteliers. Grand Hotel, Newcastle. Images: website The Grand is one of just three pubs in Newcastle East, built 1891,

LOCKDOWN-DEFYING PASTORAL PUB SEEKS $25k TO PAY FINES

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

ZAGAMES DIVEST FOUR PUBS FOR $99M

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

BUSINESS POTENTIAL THROUGH CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY

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

DRY DOCK HITS BUOYANT MARKET

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,