AVC’S GOOD NATURE BRINGS NEW ENERGY TO FED SQUARE

AVC’s Good Nature Hotel – aka ‘The G’ – opened at Federation Square on Thursday, 4 June, introducing a new pub, beer garden and social destination in the heart of Melbourne. Taking over the former Beer Deluxe site, the venue

THE PUB PROFIT PROBLEM

Australian pubs may still be packed on weekends and central to community life, but new research suggests the economics of running a successful venue are becoming increasingly difficult. Data released by Zeller has revealed that while pubs and bars are

THE WOODSTOCK CHAMPIONS SOLOTEL’S NEW DIRECTION

Recently rebuilt and rebranded by Solotel, The Woodstock Hotel welcomed more than one hundred guests to its inaugural Wedding and Events Showcase on Saturday, 30 May, offering a firsthand look at how venues can create immersive experiences for prospective clients

QHA AWARDS HONOUR QUEENSLAND HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE

Monday 1 June saw Queensland’s hotel and hospitality sector celebrated at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) 2026 Awards for Excellence, with the theme this year of ‘Iconic Pub Games’. A record-breaking 443 nominations were submitted across 47 categories for this

NEW OWNERS REVIVE ORANGE’S LORD ANSON HOTEL

Following its closure two years ago, the Lord Anson Hotel in Orange has received a renovation and has now reopened the doors thanks to new owners Ray Kharel and Kiran Pandey. A handsome, historic two-storey hotel, it sits proudly on

AVC REVEALS MAJOR GLOW-UPS ON TWO ICONIC QUEENSLANDERS

Australian Venue Co (AVC) has recently re-opened two more of its pubs following further investment into major renovations. Townsville’s Hotel Allen and Maroochydore’s The Sands Tavern have both received stunning glow-ups yet remain true to their roots as accessible community

SYDNEY MEGAPUB THE FLYNN UNVEILS LUXE NEW LOOK

Sydney CBD megapub The Flynn reopened last month following a $2 million-plus renovation by Marcus Levy’s rebranded outfit. The pub is part of hospitality group East Coast Collective, formerly Marvan Hotels, headed by Levy and group general manager Josh Green

GOLD FM LAUNCHES ‘SAVE OUR PUB’

Across Australia, local pubs continue to play a vital role in bringing communities together. From country towns to city suburbs, they’re the places where stories are shared, friendships are formed and milestones are celebrated. As these venues navigate changing habits

BALMAIN ROZELLE PUB TRAIL CELEBRATES LOCAL HISTORY

The Balmain Rozelle peninsula is inviting locals and visitors to rediscover one of Australia’s most historic pub districts this winter through the Balmain Rozelle Heritage Pub Trail. The self-guided trail connects twenty heritage venues across a walkable three kilometre stretch,