C!NC’S NEW WAVE AT COOGEE BAY HOTEL

An iconic hospitality precinct for over 150 years, Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel has just launched its next chapter of cuisine by the sea, Beach Bar & Dining. Overlooking iconic Coogee Beach, the new space is led by executive chef Justin

‘NONSENSICAL’ COSTS HIT VICTORIA’S MUSIC VENUES HARD

Melbourne pubs play a critical role in maintaining the city’s status as the culture capital of Australia, yet the local live music scene is struggling. Since 2018 over three hundred Victorian live music venues have closed, with smaller venues disproportionately

SOARING INSURANCE COSTS LEAVE PUBS EXPOSED

A recent Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) report shows that an increasing number of small businesses are underinsuring or forgoing insurance completely due to the rising expense of premiums. The report, created in conjunction with the Insurance Council

AUSTRALIAN GIN DAY RETURNS FOR A WEEKEND OF LOCAL SPIRIT

Australian Gin Day (AGD) will be officially celebrated again this year on Saturday, 15 November. The goal, stretching across the entire weekend of 14 to 16 November, is to encourage as many people as possible to discover and enjoy some

$30M TOWNSVILLE WATERFRONT ICON UNVEILED

After a year of development, a landmark precinct will be unveiled 11 December at the historic Flinders Street Wharves in Townsville. The NEW $30 million city-shaping precinct, a multi-level hospitality and entertainment destination, will be housed in the former Burns

THE SACKVILLE’S NEW LOOK

The Sackville Hotel, a Solotel venue in Sydney’s Inner West, has reopened its doors following a full-scale renovation. The Roselle institution has ushered in a new era, retaining its familiar spirit but boasting a contemporary design and new features its

ALH’S ESPLANADE HOTEL CLOSES FOR $11M TRANSFORMATION

The Esplanade Hotel in Brighton, South Australia, operated by the country’s biggest publican, Australian Leisure and Hospitality, has recently begun a major renovation. ALH operates 350 venues Australia-wide, and has closed the Esplanade, known as the Espy, for what is

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BEST HOTELS HONOURED FOR 2025

Venues and hospitality professionals of South Australia were recently celebrated at the Australian Hotels Association South Australia (AHA|SA) Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence, before a sell-out Gala Dinner of 1,000 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The finalists and guests were

NSW BOOSTS SUPPORT FOR GAMBLEAWARE WEEK

New South Wales, like South Australia, is recognising GambleAware Week this week (20 to 26 October), when people experiencing gambling harm and those affected by it are being reminded that free and effective support services are available. The government initiative