TEEN CRITICAL AFTER KING-HIT IN PUB BRAWL

A large brawl in a quiet pub on the outskirts of Melbourne has left an innocent teenager fighting for life in hospital. [caption id="attachment_5756" align="alignright" width="287"] Patrick Cronin. Photo: Facebook[/caption] Victorian Police this morning issued a report announcing that 19-year-old

CALLINAN LOCKOUT REVIEW HEARS OF ‘POOR POLICY’

The independent review into the controversial trade restrictions in Sydney and across NSW prompted a swath of submissions including the AHA’s call to drop the “poor policy” in favour of evidence-based policies. The Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC was appointed

BLACKWOOD PUB INVESTIGATES DEATHS ON PREMISES

The Blackwood Hotel, just north of the Lerderderg State Forest, is conducting investigations into activity on the premises involving spirits of inhabitants past. Owners Michael Boyd and Darren Lynch took over the old pub just over a year ago, and

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST PUB TO GET MUCH BIGGER

After five years’ negotiation the ‘biggest pub in Australia’ has begun plans to get much bigger. The Comiskey Group launched the magnificent Eatons Hill Hotel in 2011 to widespread acclaim. Occupying a large chunk of a six hectare block just

BEACHSIDE HOTEL HITS MARKET IN BEAUTIFUL SCARBOROUGH FAIR

The idyllic beachside Indian Ocean Hotel has hit the market after 30 years’ operation by a local family. Following the passing of the father and long-time publican, his sons determined the best way forward was sale through independent managers and

HISTORIC MAYLANDS PUB SAVED BY MATTHEWS HOTELS

The family-run Matthews Hotel Group has rescued an historic local watering hole, the Maylands Hotel. [caption id="attachment_5739" align="alignright" width="318"] Scott Matthews[/caption] Matthews Hotel Group (MHG) has owned and operated South Australian pubs for over 70 years and patriarch Scott Matthews

CRAFTY BEER PROGRAM HELPS INDUSTRY HELP CHARITY

Camperdown’s Wayward Brewery has found its way into the first of its “Craft for a Cause” programs, helping pubs and the craft beer industry help community causes. On Wednesday special guests attended Wayward’s inner-west brewery to take part in the

RAY REILLY TO SELL SURRY HILLS STALWART

After nearly two decades and “a very emotional decision” Ray Reilly is parting with his beloved Surry Hills stalwart, Trinity Bar. Located on Crown Street in the heart of city-fringe Surry Hills, Trinity Bar is a local favourite bought by

COLES INVESTMENT PUB ON OFFER BY HPI

Australia’s most dynamic pub real estate investment trust is offloading one of its prime Coles-tenanted assets while the investor market runs hot. Hotel Property Investments (HPI) is the ASX-listed REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) that was spun out of the

MELBOURNE PUB FREEHOLDS SETTING NEW RECORDS

As the hotel sector continues to shine amongst investment options, Melbourne CBD commercial real estate is seeing unprecedented yields on strategic properties. Luxury car dealer Bobby Zagame has divested another A-grade freehold at a bustling auction last Thursday. The Marine