ALE REVEALS LATEST PORTFOLIO VALUATION JUMP

The original ALH landlord has posted its half-yearly property results, demonstrating why the hotel market continues to attract hungry investment. Listed entity ALE (ASX: LEP) reports the value of its portfolio of 86 freeholds grew by a healthy 10 per

BYRON ‘TOP PUB’ LOOKS TO FETCH $70m+

Byron Bay’s juggernaut ‘Top Pub’ has hit the market and tight investor yields could see it fetch over $70 million. The Beach Hotel is possibly Australia’s ultimate beach hotel, located on 4,585 m² offering ring-side views of Byron Bay’s picturesque

NEW $5 NOTES TO AFFECT MOST CASH EQUIPMENT

The new $5 notes will begin appearing in September, and most cash-handling equipment will need to be upgraded. The RBA unveiled the new notes in April, which incorporate advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting while retaining key design aspects such

NEW AUSTRALIAN BEER CO CRAFT RANGE GOES ‘BEYOND’

The Australian Beer Company is tapping consumer preferences for artisan products with cultural provenance, releasing its new and limited edition ‘Beyond the Black Stump’ range of craft beers. Crafted to evoke drinkers’ imagination and celebrate Australian native ingredients, brewers were

BAYFIELDS FINALLY SEE THE LIGHT FOR BRIGADE ROOFTOP LAUNCH

The Bayfields have unveiled their magnificent new lounge and rooftop bars in the Light Brigade, sporting incredible views of the city and exquisite Art Deco restoration. The Bayfield family purchased Haritos Hotels’ Woollahra pub almost a year ago, shortly after

LEGAL-HEAVY NEW BOARD FOR ILGA TO RULE LICENCE REGULATIONS

The NSW State Government yesterday announced a new chair and board for ILGA that will hopefully produce a “better result” for licensed venues. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) is a statutory decision-maker, regulating licensing and disciplinary matters for pubs,