Billionaire pub baron Bruce Mathieson is looking to bolster his stake in the casino sector, applying to the regulator to increase his already substantial holding in the troubled Star Entertainment. Principle investor in Endeavour, keeper of the country’s largest pub group and operator of EGMs, Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH), Mathieson is said to have […]
Classic Queensland-style country pub the Station Hotel in the Fraser Coast region is being offered to market for the first time in more than four decades. The Station is in Tiaro, approximately 250 kilometres north of Brisbane, just south of the regional hub of Maryborough, which is seeing economic growth and residential development. Known by
Quantaco has released its Industry Insights report for FY23, offering analysis and key metrics for the industry across sales, gaming, and wages. Comparing benchmarks of FY22 with FY23, the report offers an overview of key hospitality trends, including a review of sales trends, valuations and yields, insurance and risk – particularly ISR and liability insurance,
An up-and-coming developer has bought Sydney’s famous The Republic, prompting speculation the pub may see redevelopment. The trophy hotel has reportedly sold for around $40 million to diversified property group Virtical, which it’s said is seeking to capitalise on its strong underlying attributes, including its CBD core location. Led by MD Mark Toma, Virtical described
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man within minutes of arriving at a Gold Coast pub. According to police, a 26-year-old man and 30-year-old woman, believed to be his girlfriend, arrived at McGuire’s RQ’s Tavern at Robina on Thursday night and proceeded straight to the smoking area, where arguments commenced
The 32nd year of the Australasian Gaming Expo took place last week at ICC Sydney, showcasing hundreds of industry suppliers to thousands of industry professionals. Welcoming over 8,000 delegates over three days, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) demonstrated the ongoing need for face-to-face business networking. More than 220 exhibitors from all industry sectors adorned the
John Azar’s Good Beer Co continues the portfolio shake-up, listing both the Union Hotel in North Sydney and The Harold of Forest Lodge. The Union is a classic Art-Deco pub on the Pacific Highway equipped with three bars, a restaurant, gaming room with 21 EGMs, a function space and offices, set over two storeys on
High-profile hotel group Redcape has listed two of its large-format pubs, The Shamrock and The Grove hotels in Mackay, as it shores up the balance sheet to overcome hurdles and pave the way for future moves. Formerly the Andergrove Tavern, The Grove occupies a 1.96-ha site incorporating public bar, bistro, gaming room with 45 Coastal
The historic Court House Hotel of North Melbourne is back, backed by a team of Victorian pub tragics and serving a new stint as a gastro pub. Originally named the Peacock Hotel when it was built in 1857, it was renamed in 1861 to the current moniker in recognition of the local courthouse, directly across
The award-winning Universal Hotels has opened a brand-new CBD pub in the heart of Darling Quarter, unveiling Darling Pavilion. Located at the foot of Tumbalong Park – a short walk over the footbridge from the CBD – the pavilion-style pub blends casual charm with Mediterranean-inspired elegance, seating over 350 patrons across 1,000sqm of indoor and
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