ANOTHER BIG NEWCASTLE PUB FOR IRIS

Iris has swooped again, securing the dusty Shaft Tavern in suburban Newcastle in a “unique opportunity” for the acquisitive pub-developers. The Shaft occupies a big 6,720sqm block adjacent to Elermore Vale Shopping Centre, set back and sunken from the road

THE VICAR TO BRING GOOD TIMES TO THE HILLS

Whitehouse Properties Group has opened its revived and re-branded former Dural Hotel – The Vicar – heralding a much-needed sophisticated offering for the Dural region. Scott Whitehouse and family bought the large pub in Sydney’s Hills district in the mid-80s,

CCA GOES LONG AND SWEDISH

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced signing a 28-year distribution agreement with Abro – owner of Rekorderlig Cider – and is assuming all promotion and marketing of the brand in Australia. Rekorderlig launched in Australia in 2010, leading growth in fruit-flavoured ciders

HOT BALLINA PUB TO MARKET

North Coast publican Patrick Henderson is calling time on his Australian Hotel, which is back better than ever after a fire nearly destroyed it in 2016. The two-storey corner pub stands at the prominent corner of Cherry and River Streets,

LATEST VIOLENT VENUES LIST MAKES THE NEWS

NSW Liquor & Gaming has released its latest list of the State’s violent venues, showing one less culprit and reflecting that ivy is still one of the safest places in Australia. The list is produced twice per year by the

GRAND HOTEL GONE: INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE

The fire that recently destroyed the historic Grand Hotel in Hughenden is thought to have been deliberately lit, ending an era for the Queensland town in an all too familiar way. Around 9:40pm on Friday 16 November, emergency services were

PATRON MEDIA – KEEPING THEM ENGAGED

A long-time hotelier has branched out, bringing a new generation of phone chargers for pubs, to entice those extra minutes and educate patrons on house promos. Anthony White boasts 29 years of pub and club management in Melbourne, working venues

IRIS SETTLES ON ROGERS PORTFOLIO IN BOOM TOWN

Sam Arnaout’s Iris Group has further cemented its footings in booming Newcastle, securing Campbell and Clare Rogers’ portfolio in the biggest deal seen in the area. The Rogers acquired large-format Hamilton pub the Sydney Junction Hotel in 2014, building its

BEST OF VICTORIA CROWNED FOR 2018

The best of the best in Victorian hospitality for 2018 were crowned this week at the AHA Victoria’s Awards for Excellence. A contingent of 1130 guests and nominees gathered in The Palladium at Crown Casino on Tuesday night to witness

LIFE BAN AND MAX. FINE FOR GM

The former general manager of Shelly Beach Golf Club has received a life ban from the industry and the maximum fine, after being found guilty of tampering with evidence in a liquor-related trial. A release by the NSW Independent Liquor