BUNDY: BACK IN THE GAME

Sunshine state legend Bundaberg Rum has announced the continuation of its partnership with the NRL, pairing two Aussie icons to enhance ‘game day’ for fans and venues. The acclaimed rum, popularly known as Bundy, has been a sponsor of the

GOOD BEER OFFERS UP A REFRESHED HAROLD

Good Beer is serving up The Harold of Forest Lodge, providing opportunity for a hands-on operator to capitalise on blue sky in a thriving inner west precinct. Set on a 579sqm stratum site, the old three-storey Harold Park Hotel was

GRAVITY ON THE RISE

Drinks disruptor Gravity is eyeing expansion and innovation, welcoming renowned mixologist Kurtis Bosley and inspiring draught-based pub cocktails. Gravity is on a mission to disrupt the RTD market, declaring that “better choices don’t mean compromising on taste or experience”. Bosley,

STORM-DODGING HOTEL STEPS UP AGAINST SUICIDE

The windswept Northern Rivers Hotel is putting on a Lunch with your Mates event, aiming to increase awareness of the startling rate of suicide in Australia and battles around men needing help. Scheduled for Friday, 4 April, the four-hour event

BILL AT TABLE STREAMLINING FOODSERVICE

Australian business banking fintech Zeller has launched Bill at Table, to help hospitality businesses improve efficiency and turn over more diners.   Industry has faced rising costs and more competition for custom, and many operators are increasingly turning to technology to

PLAZA HOTEL OPENS IN A SYDNEY ICON

The former and famous Star Bar has been reimagined, opening to “redefine the urban entertainment experience” as the Plaza Hotel. Winchester Hotel Group, under the creative direction of Sarah and Ryan Maloney, quietly unveiled what is geared to be the

MOUSSI MOVES INTO MICAWBER

Growing hospitality operator Julien Moussi has bought the renowned Micawber Tavern in Belgrave and plans to expand on its picturesque appeal through considered enhancement. The Irish-themed Tavern has been serving locals and visitors to the Yarra Ranges region for more

REDCAPE PICKS UP THE FLAGSTONE

Redcape continues its plunge into SEQ, purchasing the newly built Flagstone Tavern in Brisbane from pub developers Balmoral Hospitality Group. Set on a 3,975sqm site in the city’s bustling south-west development corridor, adjacent to a new Coles Shopping Centre, the

TOWN AND COUNTRY ON THE BLOCK

The freehold of the former Town & Country Hotel in Sydney’s St Peters is being sold as a vacant possession, with ongoing accommodation rental income. Built in 1821, the iconic pub occupies a 730sqm lot on the prime corner of

LABOR ROLLS OUT ‘COMMON SENSE’ ON BEER TAX

With a Federal election looming, the incumbent Albanese administration has begun wooing the battlers, promising a freeze on the unpopular tax on beer for at least two years. If re-elected, the Albanese Government has mandated the temporary halt on increases