ALH’S AUSTRAL HOTEL & DAN’S UP FOR GRABS

Another ALH plot of gold has come to market, with a private investor offering up the Austral Hotel and adjoining Dan Murphy’s Liquor Barn. Occupying 4,360 m² in the heart of Mackay, the site boasts an exceptionally long 70-year lease

ALH RE-SHUFFLE SEES MATHIESON JR RETURN TO FORMER ROLE

Australia’s biggest publican is returning to a more ‘hands-on’ management structure, with Bruce Mathieson Jr resuming his role as national operations manager. The partnership between the Mathieson family and Woolworths that resulted in Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has seen

CALLINAN REVIEW SUBMISSIONS – WHAT THEY SAID

Authorities have released the 1800+ submissions made to the Review on Sydney’s ‘lockouts’ and trade restrictions, with all but a few stakeholders failing to even address the real issue. In line with the dirge of media and commentary emanating from

PUB BANDITS STEAL THOUSANDS AND BASH FEMALE MANAGERS

Police are searching for two men that committed a violent robbery and assault at Gladstone’s Central Lane Hotel on Monday morning. CCTV footage showed a man armed with an axe force his way into the Hotel behind a female manger

QUEUES AT BRUNSWICK PUB FOR ICE AND COCAINE

Managers from a Brunswick pub have appeared in Court over charges relating to “huge amounts” of drugs sold on the premises. The sale of drugs was reportedly so prolific customers had to queue outside the hotel’s office to purchase their

BIG TICKET RENO FOR ALH ‘FLAGSHIP’ PUB

ALH has announced the impending re-opening of its heritage-listed landmark pub, the Crows Nest Hotel. Stage one of the head-to-toe multi-million dollar overhaul of the pub is set to be revealed in a couple of weeks, bringing all-new food and

IPO IN THE AIR FOR DIXON HOSPITALITY

The Australian Financial review reports Dixon Hospitality is one step closer to its rumoured IPO, with another “chunky acquisition” expected to be announced soon. The operation, fronted by father and son team Bruce and Michael Dixon, has been on an

BREW FESTIVAL HITS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY THIS MONTH

The 2016 Great Australian Beer (& Cider) SpecTAPular will take place this month, with the obligatory expanded line-up of events set to entertain Melbourne and Sydney beer lovers. Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Hall will host GABS 20-21 May and the Australian