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GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. Citing that “legitimate concerns” have been raised, Senator Colbeck revealed Prime Minister Turnbull tasked him with a solution to potentially include in the upcoming May budget, after consultation with relevant […]

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KEYSTONE TO OFFLOAD CARGO IN CHANGE OF TACK

On the Market / Clyde Mooney

Keystone continues its directional shift, with the listing of the iconic Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour. Following unsolicited approaches for the Newtown Hotel, Cargo Bar and its sister venue Bungalow 8, The Keystone Group (TKSG) underwent a strategic review that subsequently saw the sale of the Newtown pub to Colonial Leisure Group and now the

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OUTBACK TOWN POPULATION DOUBLES AS TOURISTS STRANDED AT PUB

The Hub / Clyde Mooney

Heavy rains in South Australia last week filled the amazing and transient Lake Eyre and stranded about 50 tourists in the remote and colourful William Creek Hotel. The tiny town of William Creek is home to only 60 people, and the pub. The pub and the town and the outback airline WrightAir are all owned

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INDUSTRY FORUM TO TALK HOSPITALITY FUTURE PLANNING

Industry News / Clyde Mooney

The Drop is hosting an industry lunch next Friday, bringing Australia’s most acclaimed finance guru and a brains trust to discuss trends and pitfalls in gaming and hospitality. The lunch aims to provide guests opportunity for future planning, with access to leaders in money and business. Keynote speaker will be Ross Greenwood – Business and

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RESPONSE TO SPARVELL’S BEER PRICE RANT – BY ANDREW BENNETT, PUBLICAN

In My Opinion / Clyde Mooney

I usually let shoot-from-the-hip criticism of our industry through to the keeper, thinking if someone hasn’t invested the time to get to know why and what we do properly, then just return the ignorance serve. We’ve all got better things to do than shout at the sky when keyboard warriors pull at the threads of

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HIBERNATING PYRMONT PUB COULD AWAKEN AFTER DECADES

On the Market / Clyde Mooney

What could be Sydney’s “most intriguing hotel” has been listed for sale, after laying dormant for 32 years. Located on a prominent corner on what was the last stop on the old tram line out of Sydney, the Terminus Hotel was once a thriving meeting place for local factory workers. The enigmatic Isaac and Susan

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MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN GEM HITS THE MARKET

On the Market / Clyde Mooney

A high-profile Melbourne CBD freehold has hit the market, boasting a triple-frontage and big potential as a pub or mixed development. The historic Metropolitan Hotel is on the busy corner of William and Lonsdale Streets, opposite the Mint, and close to bustling Flagstaff Railway Station and the city’s major courthouses. It is being offered for

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MAY BUYS BURLEIGH HEADS BEACHFRONT PAVILION

Property / Clyde Mooney

Colourful hotelier Ben May has partnered with his Manly Wharf landlord Robert Magid to buy iconic beachside property The Burleigh Pavilion. One of Australia’s only absolute beachfront premises, the Burleigh Heads building currently houses the Rick Shores bar-restaurant, Oskar’s Restaurant, and Nook Espresso Bar, and last year underwent a substantial facelift that updated the façade,

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IRIS WINS APPROVAL FOR ANOTHER STEYNE EXPANSION

CARD SURCHARGE BAN UNDER DEBATE

NO-ALCOHOL BEER TAPPED TO GO MAINSTREAM

RECAST KURRAJONG HOTEL HITS THE MARKET

GHANEM GROUP’S BIGGER AND BETTER COMMERCIAL

NO GIE, NO GAME: GAMING VENUES RISK PENALTIES

GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

KEYSTONE TO OFFLOAD CARGO IN CHANGE OF TACK

OUTBACK TOWN POPULATION DOUBLES AS TOURISTS STRANDED AT PUB

INDUSTRY FORUM TO TALK HOSPITALITY FUTURE PLANNING

RESPONSE TO SPARVELL’S BEER PRICE RANT – BY ANDREW BENNETT, PUBLICAN

HIBERNATING PYRMONT PUB COULD AWAKEN AFTER DECADES

MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN GEM HITS THE MARKET

MAY BUYS BURLEIGH HEADS BEACHFRONT PAVILION

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