DIAGEO STREAMLINES, SHEDDING MULTIPLE BRANDS

Diageo has streamlined its vast portfolio, peeling off 19 brands in a massive deal to American independent Sazarac to focus its resources and returns. UK-based Diageo is one of the world’s largest drinks companies, with segment-leading brands across spirits and

POACHERS PARADISE SELLS ON TIGHT RETURN

Yields in Victoria continue to be amongst the sharpest in the country, as Rutherglen’s Poachers Paradise Hotel-Motel pushes the bar a little lower. Rutherglen is one of Victoria’s ultimate food and wine destination towns, around 30-minutes’ drive from regional city

MANLY WHARF ‘STAYS CURRENT’ WITH STRATEGIC REVAMP

By Emma Castle May Hotels has unveiled its latest brand refreshment of Manly Wharf Hotel in time for the summer season. The iconic Manly Wharf Hotel is located within the historic wharf at Manly where the ferry docks, literally above

NEW TAX TO BENEFIT NSW PUBS

The new Point of Consumption tax on online wagering in NSW closes a loophole benefitting internet betting companies, and represents a step toward fair play for venues. NSW Liquor & Gaming has announced the new PoC tax of ten per

AGE RECOGNISED AS TOP INDUSTRY EVENT

The Australasian Gaming Expo has been recognised as one of the premier events on the calendar with the Gaming Technologies Association named as a finalist in the EEAA 2018 Awards for Excellence. The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)

ASAHI TAPS NEXT GEN WITH SUPER-FUNKY CAMPAIGN

Asahi is releasing an innovative new campaign for Asahi Super Dry aiming to tap the discerning beer drinker’s appreciation for discovery and exploration. The ‘Enter Asahi’ campaign seeks to break through to premium beer drinkers, recognising it needs to follow

OUTBACK ICON SILVERTON HOTEL TO MARKET

One of the true icons of the outback has rocketed to the market like the Interceptor – the reigning bush pub of NSW and setting for Mad Max 2, the Silverton Hotel. Silverton is classic red earth country, over 12

SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL LAUNCHES HOLIDAY RESORT

The Comiskey group has officially opened for business its Holiday Resort extension to the whopping Sandstone Point Hotel, and already reports breaking more records. The $20-million Big4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort began taking in guests this month, after a huge

SYDNEY PUB CLOSED FOR SERVING MINORS

The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has suspended the licence of a western Sydney pub for 24 hours under the Minors Sanctions Scheme, for serving over ten schooners to two 17-year-olds. The Authority (ILGA) dictates the outcomes of cases under

FARMER’S HOME BURNS: POLICE INVESTIGATE

A mysterious fire has claimed the historic and closed Farmer’s Home Hotel in Matong, with Riverina authorities currently investigating. Ganmain Police received the call that the 100-year-old pub was on fire on Wednesday. Fire crews battled the blaze, but conceding