Clyde Mooney

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BILL YOUNG PLAYS TO EPPING GROWTH

Posted on October 7th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Northern Sydney icon the Epping Hotel has been acquired by Wallaby-turned-leading hotelier Bill Young, looking to capitalise on its connectivity and potential in a growth corridor. The large-format pub is a landmark of the area, built in 1928. It holds

CITY VIEW LOOKS TO SALE REVIVAL

Posted on October 7th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The historic former City View Hotel in south-west Brisbane is on offer with vacant land and a concept plan for an added motel development. The City View is a striking 118-year-old two-storey Federation-era brick structure on a high-profile 594sqm site

WALKERS STEP INTO NORTH SYDNEY LEGACY

Posted on October 2nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
North Shore landmark the North Sydney Hotel, aka Percy’s, has been sold by long-time owners the Davis’ to Kent Walker’s Lesday as the precinct approaches re-entry into the rugby league rodeo. Situated on upper Miller Street, across from North Sydney

ROCKLEA TO SHAKE UP BRISBANE MARKET

Posted on September 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The large-format Rocklea Hotel is being sold by the Ingham Myers brothers, offering clear upside as Brisbane ramps up to its international spotlight in 2032. Established in 1874, the pub occupies a prominent 3,141sqm site on arterial Ipswich Road. It

BARRELHOUSE BRING BRITISH BOOZER TO THE ROCKS’ THE OBSERVER

Posted on September 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Barrelhouse Group has rolled into The Rocks, opening a classic English-style boozer in the long-closed The Observer Hotel. Hospitality veterans Mikey Enright and Julian Train’s Barrelhouse Group owns and operates The Barber Shop and Hickson House Distilling Co, and in

TWO TOWNSVILLE SALES AND AN EXIT FOR REDCAPE

Posted on September 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape has further tweaked the portfolio, divesting two pubs in Townsville to the Queensland-based Falvey family as its rolls capital into upgrades and acquisitions where it sees its opportunity. The MA Financial hospitality fund has parted with the Hermit Park

ELECTION PLEDGES TO BOOST VICTORIA’S PUBS

Posted on September 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian Labor has unveiled a suite of proposed reforms to help pubs “get on with business” ahead of the November state election, heralding later closing times and allowing customers to bring canine companions.   Ben Carroll’s Victorian government has issued

AVC TAKES TWO IN THE SUNSHINE

Posted on September 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has further consolidated its outlook in the Sunshine State, acquiring two prominent licensed venues from the same private operator. Both considered local landmarks, AVC is taking over operations at Bartlett’s Tavern in Rockhampton and the Black Nugget

TABCORP PENALISED OVER CUSTOMER PROTECTION

Posted on September 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regulator has fined Tabcorp for failing to meet the standards expected in customer protection by not having mandatory multi-factor authentication controls in place, designed to safeguard wagering accounts. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) found Tabcorp

QUESTIONS OVER PLAN TO RAISE RAZED ICON

Posted on September 23rd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
A Townsville man is attempting to rally the locals to raise $4.5 million to restore and revive the city’s legendary, beleaguered and burned Great Northern Hotel, despite skeletons in the closet.   The grand Federation-style Hotel opened in 1901, offering