REDCAPE COLLECTS THE ARTHOUSE

Ben McBeath’s colourful Arthouse Hotel operation in the Sydney CBD has been sold to MA Financial Group’s Redcape Hospitality. The handsome two-storey sandstone former gallery, set prominently in The Galleries retail precinct on Pitt Street, was redeveloped as a hospitality

GANLEY SCALES A TREE TO REVIVE THE CASTLE

Acclaimed Melbourne publican Liam Ganley has emerged plans in hand, after a six-month battle with council, for a major rejuvenation of the rescued and beloved Windsor Castle Hotel. Ganley Group managing director Liam Ganley came to Australia in 2011 to

INSOLVENCIES SURGE AMID ECONOMIC DISRUPTION

In the past two financial years insolvencies in Australia have climbed dramatically compared to pre-pandemic levels, disproportionately affecting small and medium businesses such as hospitality. The post-pandemic business in Australia is battling change across multiple areas, seeing increases in interest

WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS

The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.

DOUGHERTY LEGACY WELCOMES WELCOME

Culminating a history that stretches across more than a century and multiple generations, the stalwart Dougherty family have passed their beloved and historic Clocktower Hotel to Marty Short and partners as Welcome Hospitality. The family and extended connections have owned

THE TRIVIA QUESTION EVERY PUB SHOULD BE ASKING

New cost modelling from one of Australia's most popular trivia operators suggests it’s not whether a venue can afford to run a trivia night, but what it is costing them if they don’t. Data compiled by Pub Trivia Australia (PTA),

MULPHA FLOATS THE COVE

Major developer Mulpha has offered to market the renowned Cove Tavern, within the prestigious Sanctuary Cove Marine Village on the picturesque Gold Coast waterway. Cove Tavern is the only commercial hotel-licensed venue within the premier lifestyle destination of Sanctuary Cove,

MORRIS PASSES REVIVED JULATTEN TO LOCALS

Billionaire Chris Morris has handed the freehold going concern of his Julatten Hotel to local private investors in a sweetheart deal to see it continue to serve its community. Julatten is a northern Queensland town of 1,100 residents, approximately 25

SHORT AND WELCOME HIT STEEL CITY

Marty Short and Welcome Hospitality have invested in Newcastle landmark the Albion Hotel, in Wickham, looking to capitalise on growth and opportunities in town. The Albion was established in 1870, with the current building constructed by Tooths in 1922. It

RECYCLED PUBLIC PUBS RESOLD

The unwinding of Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality group has further unfurled, with Annandale’s Empire and the South Bondi Hotel sold out of receivership again, along with Balmain’s shuttered Exchange. Mid-2025 Millinium Capital, led by Tom Wallace – a long-time friend