CLUB HOTEL JOINS BUNDABERG ASSET MARKET

Hot on the heels of Lantern’s testing the waters in Bundaberg, popular local The Club Hotel has turned up to offer buyers choice and scale in the blossoming Queensland market. Club Hotel occupies a 1,091 m² site in Bundaberg, boasting

AGE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

For the first time, in 2016 registration to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo can be done through social media. In keeping with the AGE’s (Australasian Gaming Expo) goal to showcase the latest and greatest gaming products and services from around

LAZARUS SNAPS UP ANOTHER LANTERN PUB

Lantern’s divestment and turnaround marches on, with Sydney-based hotelier Andrew Lazarus snapping up the Beaumont Exchange for a tidy sum. Located in one of the best regions of NSW’s second-largest city, Newcastle, the Exchange is a diverse business with significant

GAMING AT RECORD VALUE – FOR NOW: FERRIER HODGSON

Ferrier Hodgson has issued commentary on the state of play in gaming, pondering what effect online and mobile gaming will have on venue values. The advent of ‘smart’ technology in phones and tablets has produced an incredible array of digital

BREXIT THREATENS PUB DISRUPTION VIA PEE-PATENT

June 23 will see Britons will vote whether or not to remain in the European Union (EU), threatening major disruption to British pubs and drinkers should ‘Brexit’ proceed. A positive vote by citizens of the UK to see Britain Exit

DOLPHIN HOTEL QUIETLY RESURFACES

After one of the most anticipated and secretive refurbishments of 2016, the new owners have finally set loose the revamped Dolphin Hotel, alongside Harpoon Harry. The team of Christian Denny, Deke Miskin, Adam Hall and Vincent Rae bought the Dolphin

SALE COULD SEE NEW LIFE FOR IMPERIAL HOTEL

One of Tamworth’s favourite watering holes has hit the market, with the vendor hedging bets on the future of the local landmark. Tamworth has a population around 48,000, and is located mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane. It is home to

HISTORIC FRASER COAST PUB ON MARKET

Maryborough historic Engineer’s Arms is up for sale following an extensive restoration by former local Councillor Anne Nioa. Maryborough is just south of Hervey Bay, and home to the ‘World’s Greatest Pub Crawl’, attracting thousands of locals and visitors to

ACCC INVOLVEMENT IN BIG BEER BATTLES CONTINUES

Following a positive ruling on Australia’s part in the beer global mega-merger, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is still unhappy about tap contracts and craft brewers. Last month the ACCC gave the green light to a $145 billion

LANTERN EXITS SUNSHINE STATE

ASX-listed Lantern Hotel Group reports it is on track to turn around, now listing its final Queensland pub as per its strategic divestment of non-core assets. Last week it put to market its freehold interest of Cairns’ iconic Courthouse Hotel,