THOMAS TAKES SOLOTEL’S REGENT
The Thomas family’s Thomas Hotels has secured the Regent Hotel in Kingsford from operators Solotel and freeholders Amalgamated Hotels, which have held the asset for the past 27 years. In February the parties came together to offer up the combined
PUB WARS ESCALATE TO THREATS ‘WE WILL HURT YOU’
Melbourne’s scourge of violence, aka ‘pub wars’, have escalated after a brief lull, with venue owners being sent extortion demands for cash to prevent being on the “list of destruction”. The past few months have seen a rash of fire-bombings,
GOLD FM LAUNCHES ‘SAVE OUR PUB’
Across Australia, local pubs continue to play a vital role in bringing communities together. From country towns to city suburbs, they’re the places where stories are shared, friendships are formed and milestones are celebrated. As these venues navigate changing habits
FEROS’ NEW THE WILTON SCORES WITH LOCALS
Feros Group have begun welcoming enthusiastic locals and guests to all-new hospitality ‘destination’ The Wilton at Bingara Gorge, having officially thrown open the doors Friday, 15 May. “We love to do community-based venues, but this one is a real community,”
VICTORIAN EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED FOR 2026
Over 1,300 people from Victoria’s pubs, hotels and hospitality gathered Monday night to honour the state’s best at the sold-out 2026 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. The gala dinner at Crown Palladium saw accolades presented across a total of
