This pie combines tender, savory beef, earthy mushrooms, and the rich depth of Guinness, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry, making it a hearty and flavourful comfort food. Serves six. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef and set aside. Fry bacon until it begins to brown. Stir […]
Traditionally made with lamb, this hearty stew is easy to prepare and is cooked slowly to bring out the flavours. There are many variations on this recipe, which can also include Worcestershire sauce, beef or chicken stock and other fresh herbs such as thyme. Partners well with Guinness. Serves six. Ingredients Heat oil in a
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, and announced plans for the adaptive reuse of the 1960s structure, transforming it into a
The historic Barrier Reef Hotel in Cairns has resumed the game, under new owners, returning a near-full-time watering hole to the capital of FNQ. Established back in 1898 as the Empire Hotel, the current two storey hotel was built in 1926. The waterfront property occupies 530sqm on Wharf St, where thousands of passengers disembark from
Newcastle’s Gladstone Hotel aims to re-open in May this year, with a new private owner at the helm. Plans for the heritage-listed Stockton venue include the hotel becoming more family friendly, with the aim of creating a community hub. The Gladstone will focus on the daytime economy. The new owner has ditched the gaming area
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Marking the cold end to fervent and optimistic summer trade, the month of February saw a succession of insolvencies and sorry locals. Early in the month Newcastle pub The Edwards closed without warning, leaving patrons shocked and upcoming event bookings scrambling. A notice to ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) explained that a meeting
The Australasian Hospitality and Gaming Expo (AHG) will begin in two weeks and gaming manufacturers IGT and Ainsworth are pumped to show off the new wares. Set to take place in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 12-13 March, the AHG will showcase over a hundred industry suppliers, including all the big names in gaming
Australian Venue Co continues to invest in venue improvements, this month revealing further refreshed looks for two of its Queensland pubs. North Brisbane’s Everton Park Hotel is the most recent overhaul, now boasting a sunny beer garden with its own bar, enhanced by big screens and festoon lights. Its new-look sports bar reaches across a
The call is out for hospitality operators to register interest in being part of the $450 million Geelong convention centre, as its developers look to tenant multiple spaces including a new gastropub. Construction began in 2023 on the all-new Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (NBGC) precinct, slated for completion and opening mid-2026. Covering
TAFE NSW is rolling out its ‘Have Your Say Survey 2025’ – to gather the thoughts of the people, with the goal of better understanding local needs and aspirations. The survey is available to all people in NSW, asking questions as to whether the training, support services and facilities at TAFE meet the needs of
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