HARVEST SEES FERTILE GROUND IN QUEANBEYAN

Harvest Hotels has consummated its new investment fund with purchase of the big-ticket Jerrabomberra Hotel, in red-hot Queanbeyan. Known locally as ‘The Jerra” the pub occupies a generous 2,759sqm opposite the Jerrabomberra Village Shopping Mall, providing sports bar, bistro, gaming

PIPER BUYS SCARBOROUGH FROM BILLIONAIRE BRUCE GORDON

Glenn Piper’s rebranded Epochal Hotels has announced its acquisition of the Scarborough Hotel from media tycoon Bruce Gordon. The heritage-listed hotel resides on 3,904sqm, on a cliff edge of the Illawarra escarpment, showcasing an expansive outdoor area with unparalleled views.

TODD TAVERN ATTACKED, PROMPTING ALICE LOCKDOWN

Alice Springs is in the midst of a two-week curfew on its youth, after a spate of violence and unrest in the town saw an attack on the Todd Tavern. Located roughly 2k kilometres north-west of Sydney, Alice entered the

PAYNES’ REIGN ENTERS THE ROYAL

DB Pubs has consolidated its portfolio in New England with sale of the Royal Hotel Armidale to growing local hoteliers Tom and Harley Payne. Occupying a large 1,836sqm site on main drag Marsh Street, the two-storey Art Deco hotel holds

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL KICKS OFF

The much-anticipated Minns government's greatly expanded cashless gaming trial has begun, at a key location, as the program is rolled out over coming weeks. The cashless trial is slated to be applied to 4,000 machines, across 27 NSW venues. Results

NSW GRANTS 245 VENUES MASSIVE DISCOUNTS TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC

Liquor & Gaming NSW has offered reduced licensing fees and extra trading hours to eligible venues with the aim of increasing live music, performances and other cultural events, to help increase employment opportunities for performers and musicians. To receive these

RECEIVERS SELLING PRIVATE EMPIRE

Cobar’s thriving Empire Hotel is being sold through receivers, as part of the consolidation of business interests of a private owner. The pub resides on a generous 3,127sqm lot with dual street frontage. It is configured for single bar operation,

WORKER HIT ATTEMPTING TO STOP DRUNK DRIVER

Queensland police are investigating an incident outside the Arcadia Village Hotel where a worker was struck by a vehicle, while attempting to stop the intoxicated driver from driving. The incident unfolded around 10pm on Thursday night, with an employee hit

KEG CROOKS ARRESTED

Following investigations by detectives in Victoria, three people have been arrested and are facing charges over the theft of hundreds of empty kegs, worth tens of thousands of dollars.    Authorities have been investigating the pilfering of more than 200

AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST IRISH CLUB EMBRACES SARAH SANDS

The celebrated Celtic Club has found a new home, taking over AVC’s (former) Sarah Sands Hotel, in the craic of Brunswick. Melbourne’s 600-strong Celtic Club was formed in 1887, and has outlasted sister initiatives in Sydney and Brisbane to become