After more than a year of speculation, the Bayfield family has officially announced the sale of its iconic Newport Arms Hotel. Having owned the 1880 landmark since 1991, the Bayfields have gradually divested their once golden portfolio, with The Arms undoubtedly the jewel in the crown. In 2012 they offloaded two of their A-grade assets, […]
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Manly landmark the Hotel Steyne has taken food to the street, opening the family-friendly Harry Phat’s restaurant over the weekend. Occupying the bespoke second-floor space formerly inhabited by Manly Phoenix Yum-Cha, the new Asian street food-styled venue is part of management’s intention to “take ownership of the venue”. The hotel recruited chefs of Japanese, Korean
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West Australian Opposition leader Mark McGowan has come out in support of licensing reform, amid claims WA Police and Health departments are quashing industry. A news conference in late January fronted by McGowan and prominent Perth hospitality venue operator Scott Taylor, heard of systemic objections by the departments, resulting in “at least 12 months between
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By Grant Shepherd When thinking about social media for a small business, it’s easy to get intimidated by the incredible number of options available. Many businesses also feel they just don’t have the time to maintain their social media sites enough to make them worthwhile. What if I told you there are forms of social
A drunk man that was forcibly removed from a pub has failed in his attempt to blame security guards for the incident that left him with a broken leg. Fitter Jason Carlyon gave evidence to Queensland’s Supreme Court that he had consumed ‘about 20 rum and cokes’ before heading to Gladstone’s Queens Hotel on the
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The West Australian opposition has come out in support of “common sense” in determining licensing issues, as authorities continue a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ approach. As international demand for Australian mining products slows, so too has the excitement over the so-called ‘boom’ that began two decades ago toward the end of the Keating Labor Government’s
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Sky Racing announced on Monday its new deal with global content provider At The Races that will bolster and promote the Australian racing industry. Tabcorp’s Sky Racing has inked the deal with At The Races (ATR) to provide live streaming of Australian and New Zealand thoroughbred and greyhound racing across the UK, Ireland and Channel
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Diageo has embraced cutting-edge technology to expand the reach and appeal of centuries-old whisky brands. Working with Google Business View, Diageo has opened the doors to four of its single malt distilleries to allow people to see and explore the history of these institutions from anywhere in the world. Google Business View is a 360-degree
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AHA NSW Group Operator of the Year Gallagher Hotels has divested its Balmain pub, as it focuses on sharpening the edge on other assets. Speaking to PubTIC, Patrick Gallagher explained his group had acquired the former Monkey Bar venue in Balmain as part of the sale of PJ Gallaghers Drummoyne to Iris Group, and never
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Fresh from the party vat after its recent Hottest beer triumph, Feral Brewing Company has released no less than three “new beers to squeal about”. For the third year in a row, Feral’s Hop Hog was recently voted the best of the best in the Local Taphouse’s prestigious Hottest 100 beer list. Up against more
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