IRIS EYES $77m UPGRADE OF THE PALMS

Iris Capital is executing plans for a massive $77 million redevelopment of The Palms at Chullora, adding residential buildings and commercial space. Plans were lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council for the mixed-use project on The Palms’ 11,744sqm site on the Hume

DINGO ON THE LOOSE

The re-stapled business and title of the seaside Dingo Beach Hotel is off the leash for the first time in many years, representing a rare slice of paradise. The pub is located in Queensland’s idyllic Whitsundays region, around 40 minutes

HURLEYS HOSTING ‘QUIET’ DINNERS

The Hurley Group has announced it is “proud to be” the first pub in the southern capital to collaborate with Autism SA, to host a Quiet Dinner at the Arkaba Hotel, in support of patrons on the spectrum. Beginning Monday,

PUB BRAWL RESULTS IN CHARGES FOR TWO COPS

Two ranked police officers have been charged over a brawl at a Central Coast pub made famous by involving NRL star Tom Starling, after a three-year battle to clear his name and get justice. On December 5, 2020 the Canberra

AUSSIES VOTE ON HOTTEST BEERS FOR 2024

The 16th edition of the annual GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer poll has dropped, reflecting consumers served entertaining voting campaigns, proving creativity an important part of the crafty market beyond merely brewing beer. Tens of thousands of votes were counted

GOVT LOCKING IN STREAMLINED OUTDOOR DINING

Meeting election promises, the NSW Government is looking to continue the COVID exemptions and is simplifying the process for venues to have outdoor dining spaces. During the pandemic it was ruled that foodservice businesses in NSW could offer outdoor dining

FEROS SECURES THE GREENS AND FIELDS OF BINGARA

Feros Group has secured the $50 million Bingara Gorge Country Club, approved through Wollondilly Shire Council, to be created within Metro Property Development’s residential precinct. Due to occupy a 7,280sqm parcel of land, adjacent to Bingara Gorge’s golf course in

VBAR FINED OVER ATM BREACH

A pub in the Sydney CBD has been fined, having been found to have breached the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 through its placement of an ATM. Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) broached the matter of VBar providing an ATM, in

ROYAL OAK OPERATORS FELLED FROM GRACE

The company owned by a former digital strategist and self-proclaimed psychic has fallen into administration, owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to staff and creditors, having not turned a profit. Rahni Newsome promotes herself as an experienced freelance digital marketer,

DUXTON PLUCKS ALMA FROM THE NEST

A murder of Crows has sold the famous Alma Tavern to the growing, state-dominant Duxton Pubs group. The Alma sports quite a history with AFL champs the Adelaide Crows. Previously on the deeds were Simon Goodwin and Patrick Dangerfield, along