HUNT HOTELS THE TOAST OF NEWCASTLE TOURISM

Newcastle Tourism has celebrated the “best of the best” in the region at the 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards, with Hunt Hospitality taking two top honours. The Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) Awards were held at Newcastle Cruising Yacht

AHA VIC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025

The best of Victoria were front and centre as the industry honoured winners across 42 categories at the 2025 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. A cornucopia of hotels and industry influencers made up an audience of more than 1,200

THE WANG CHANGES HANDS

Southern Highlands stalwart the Burrawang Village Hotel has been sold to a local who plans to make it more of a food and beverage destination. Occupying a 3,000sqm lot on main drag Hoddle Street, the pub affectionately known by Burrawangans

HUMPHREY’S HOTEL IS TOGETHER AGAIN

Mitchell Waugh’s PHMG has executed a major transformation on its upmarket Humphrey’s Hotel, doubling its bar capacity and creating a distinct destination for sports fans. The elegant pub opened late 2023, occupying a full floor of the new One Hurstville

MONTE ALE HOUSE ON THE MARKET

The eclectic Monte Ale House of Slacks Creek is being sold by career publican Tom Scherf, offering opportunity for fresh eyes looking to south-east Queensland. Slacks Creek is found around 20 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD and is home

FEROS PUTS UP PARC PAVILION

Cronulla welcomes a dynamic new hospitality addition with the arrival of the Feros Group’s Parc Pavilion, bringing four new and unique venues under one roof. The multi-venue precinct, with capacity for up to 850 people, is set to undergo a

NEW SOULS TAKE THE HEART OF NSW

The geographical heart of New South Wales is in new hands as owner-operator Tom Cutcliffe passes the Tottenham Hotel to investors. Built in 1931, the classic two-storey red brick pub features ornate parapets and a full wrap-around veranda, covering a

OSCARS’ TRIPLE PLAY INTO SA

The family-owned Fahey Hotel Group has led the Gravanis brothers into South Australia, selling Oscars Group a portfolio of three thriving hotels. Already counting hospitality properties of all sizes and shapes, including Sydney entertainment landmark Luna Park, acquired late 2024,

TAX BREAKS ON OLD AND NEW

Many pub owners effectively throw away many thousands of dollars by not making the most of tax depreciation laws on property acquisitions and renovations, says specialist Mark Wilkins. “For most typical pubs we find there is generally around $500K in

IRIS WINS APPROVAL FOR ANOTHER STEYNE EXPANSION

Iris has secured hard-won approval to continue its advancement of Manly’s iconic Steyne Hotel, after the courts ruled on extensive measures to dispel neighbour disputes.   After approvals, rulings, appeals and further adjudication, the NSW Land and Environment Court has