MALONEY’S HEART OF BONDI REVIVED

One of Australia’s most famous pubs is undergoing a major overhaul and the completed Phase 1 ushers in a “fresh new look and feel”. The historic Hotel Bondi was built in 1919, and stands vigil over the world famous Bondi

STRAND HOTEL AND OCEANFRONT LAND SALE SCREAM POTENTIAL

The Strand Hotel and surrounding land has hit the market, offering operators or developers “one of the last strategic land holdings” on the thriving east coast of Queensland. A local landmark, The Strand Yeppoon sits central in the redevelopment project

HOTELS SHOW MORE HEART THAN EVER FOR HOMELESS

Hotels Have Hearts returned last night for its 15th year, and the industry’s elite gathered to set a new fundraising record for the St Vincent de Paul Society’s quest to help the homeless. Around 500 publicans and industry representatives gathered

REDCAPE PULLING OUT OF FAIRFIELD WATERS DEVELOPMENT

Redcape Hotel Group is relinquishing one of its future plans, divesting its Fairfield Waters site to focus on core assets. One of the country’s largest gaming-based hotel groups, Redcape currently operates 26 venues nationally, and is looking for more Sydney

‘THE EDGY’ BACK ON THE BRINK OF NOWHERE

A troubled Victorian heritage pub is again under threat as local stakeholders refuse to compromise on making its restoration commercially viable. The Mentone Hotel – colloquially known as ‘The Edgy’ due to its former moniker of the Edgewater Hotel –

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