Kieren Barry is selling the leasehold of Billy Barry’s Hotel in North Sydney, offering ‘hard asset’ value for an incoming tenant in a thriving and growing precinct. Previously known as the Station Hotel, Billy Barry’s is an efficient two-level pub featuring a sports bar, bistro, gaming room with 27 machines, and a function room, with […]
The Minns government in NSW has changed tack on its bid to remove 9,500 EGMs from the state’s venues, on the basis of following evidence-based policy that “gets the balance right”. In the pre-election fervour of 2023 Labor outlined a plan to remove the machines over five years, via a buyback scheme and revised system
Moreton Hospitality’s The Beach Hotel, on Stradbroke Island, is geared to begin its transformative and innovative renovation. With a final trading date of 29 March, the hotel, known as ‘Straddie Hotel’ on socials, will renew its focus on sustainability, community and exceptional experiences for guests, integrating the facility more closely with the natural beauty of
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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 Anchor Hotel. In 1933 this changed to the Port Jackson Hotel, which was subsequently demolished
Refreshed from the addition of two SEQ pubs and a retail chain, SEQ Hospitality has re-listed the freeholds of its newly acquired Plough Inn Brisbane and Court House Hotel in Murwillumbah. Mere days after Charter Hall and Hostplus finally secured a takeover of HPI, SEQ Hospitality announced it had also made good on its pursuit
Aussie brewing legend XXXX has expanded its range with the launch of its own XXXX Ginger Beer. The release marks a major milestone for the brand, stepping into one of Australia’s fastest-growing alcoholic drink categories. It follows previous brand extensions, bringing XXXX Gold, XXXX Dry, XXXX Pale and XXXX Zero. Many consumers are found to
Unilever Food Solutions UK&I (UFS) has just released its third annual Future Menus report, based on in-depth research on food trends in hospitality. Recognising that keeping on top of food trends is both critical to the success of pubs and incredibly time consuming, UFS has brought together its 250 in-house chefs from across the globe
A prized city-fringe leasehold opportunity has come to market in the form of Camperdown Commons, in the literal and cultural heart of the inner west. Set on a large 3,781sqm lot in the centre of Camperdown, the venue comprises a new public bar fit-out, indoor and outdoor dining areas seating 350-pax, incorporating a large
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 and sports bar, gaming room with 25 machines, bistro and beer garden. It underwent significant
Today the hotel industry commemorates the life of John Charles Cullen, who sadly passed away 6 March 2025 and was celebrated as “an old school publican and an industry stalwart”. Born 1 Feb 1930 to parents Millie and Charlie, John maintained he was blessed, declaring “we’re lucky people” and living his life by the Cullen
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