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DEATH & CO UNVEIL FIRST VENUE IN MELBOURNE CBD – WITH AVC

Posted on November 17th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Renowned US cocktail bar company Death & Co opened its first international venue in the Melbourne CBD last week. Death & Co, which has bars in New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Denver, is teaming up with Australian

CENTRAL MELBOURNE CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF THE WATERSIDE

Posted on November 14th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Wrapping eight years and seven storeys of transformation, Sand Hill Road has today reopened the doors of the historic all-new The Waterside Hotel. First established on the site beside the Yarra River in 1853, it is undoubtedly one of Melbourne’s

C!NC’S NEW WAVE AT COOGEE BAY HOTEL

Posted on November 14th, 2025 by Jane Louise

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

TILLEY & WILLS UNVEIL INNER CITY OASIS CABANA BAR

Posted on November 12th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Officially kickass hospitality group Tilley & Wills Hotels has unfurled Sydney’s “ultimate off-duty playground” at Cabana Bar in Martin Place. Simon Tilley and Nick Wills, along with the team and venues of T&W Hotels, are still fulgent from their success

$30M TOWNSVILLE WATERFRONT ICON UNVEILED

Posted on November 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise

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

Posted on November 3rd, 2025 by Jane Louise

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

LAUNDY’S WATSONS BAY HOTEL UNVEILS $3 MILLION ‘REIMAGINING’

Posted on October 31st, 2025 by Jane Louise

On Wednesday 29 October, members of the greater Laundy family welcomed 200 guests to the grand re-opening of Watsons Bay Hotel, and its Top Deck and Mid Deck. Hosted by owners Shane and Danielle Richardson (nee Laundy), the party celebrated

ALH’S ESPLANADE HOTEL CLOSES FOR $11M TRANSFORMATION

Posted on October 29th, 2025 by Jane Louise

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

HISTORIC GRAND VIEW LOOKING FUTURE-PROOF

Posted on October 22nd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Queensland’s ‘grand old dame’ the Grand View Hotel has reopened its doors after an extensive sympathetic renovation by Kickon Group. The Grand View (GVH) overlooks North Stradbroke Island, from the Brisbane beachside suburb of Cleveland. Established 1851, it is recognised

KICKON REBOOT THE DOOT

Posted on October 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Melbourne’s stately Doutta Galla Hotel – aka The Doot – is back, under new Kickon custodians and sporting a new look serving up modern hospitality within treasured heritage. Established in 1889, the three-storey Victorian hotel commands the intersection of Racecourse