Property

NEW KINGS FOR NEW CROWN

Posted on March 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Watts has completed an extraordinary tenure of 36 years with sale of his historic New Crown Hotel in Hay to a Sydney-based group, replete with immediate upside.   Established in the early 1900s, the two-storey New Crown has gone

GALLAGHER TAKES BACK JACKSONS

Posted on March 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Jack’s back in the Gallagher stable, as a posse of Gallaghers take over operations again at the striking new Jacksons on George. A pub has stood on the George St site since 1905, when it was known as the Blue

BARRON FALLS INTO McMAHON HOTELS

Posted on March 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The expanding McMahon Hotels has picked up the Barron Falls Hotel in Kuranda from long-time owners, in an off-market transaction. Located in the centre of Kuranda on a substantial 3,030sqm corner block, the expansive hotel features a traditional public bar

GANLEY GRABS WINDSOR CASTLE AND CARLTON CLUB

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Two Melbourne pubs that recently slipped into the hands of administrators have been rescued by the Irish-flavoured Ganley Group, demonstrating that good things “never die”. Late 2024 administrators Cor Cordis took control of the op-cos of the Carlton Club and

ROYAL INGHAM SELLS AFTER 65 YEARS

Posted on March 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Capping more than six decades and multiple generations, the Quagliotto family has sold its beloved Royal Hotel in Ingham to dedicated local operators. The Royal was established in 1883 in the town centre of Ingham, roughly 110 kilometres north of

NEW OWNERS BRING FRESH ENERGY TO BUNBURY ICON

Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Western Australia’s iconic Burlington Hotel, one of only four remaining Gold Rush pubs in Bunbury, is set to receive a new lease of life with new owners. This will be the first time in more than three decades that the

MOUSSI MOVES INTO MICAWBER

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Growing hospitality operator Julien Moussi has bought the renowned Micawber Tavern in Belgrave and plans to expand on its picturesque appeal through considered enhancement. The Irish-themed Tavern has been serving locals and visitors to the Yarra Ranges region for more

REDCAPE PICKS UP THE FLAGSTONE

Posted on March 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape continues its plunge into SEQ, purchasing the newly built Flagstone Tavern in Brisbane from pub developers Balmoral Hospitality Group. Set on a 3,975sqm site in the city’s bustling south-west development corridor, adjacent to a new Coles Shopping Centre, the

MERIVALE PRECINCT PLANS FOR A MELBOURNE CARPARK

Posted on February 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality trailblazer Justin Hemmes has plunged Merivale into another major project, buying an ageing car park in the Melbourne CBD with plans to create an all-new multi-faceted entertainment precinct. Merivale has secured the purchase of Parkade, at 34-60 Little Collins Street,

TWO NEW PROJECTS FOR FEROS

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Complementing its ambitious build program, Feros Group has announced two new ships in the fleet, sailing into north-east NSW and Darling Harbour. In January the group took on an icon of Cockle Bay, Helm Bar, with its unparalleled views of