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REDCAPE COLLECTS THE ARTHOUSE

Ben McBeath’s colourful Arthouse Hotel operation in the Sydney CBD has been sold to MA Financial Group’s Redcape Hospitality. The handsome two-storey sandstone former gallery, set prominently in The Galleries retail precinct on Pitt Street, was redeveloped as a hospitality

GANLEY SCALES A TREE TO REVIVE THE CASTLE

Acclaimed Melbourne publican Liam Ganley has emerged plans in hand, after a six-month battle with council, for a major rejuvenation of the rescued and beloved Windsor Castle Hotel. Ganley Group managing director Liam Ganley came to Australia in 2011 to

LORD NELSON BRINGS BACK THE SUNDAY ROAST

Sydney's oldest continually licensed hotel is doubling down on its British heritage this winter, bringing back the traditional Sunday roast across the entire venue. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, established in 1841 in The Rocks, is offering the roast every

INSOLVENCIES SURGE AMID ECONOMIC DISRUPTION

In the past two financial years insolvencies in Australia have climbed dramatically compared to pre-pandemic levels, disproportionately affecting small and medium businesses such as hospitality. The post-pandemic business in Australia is battling change across multiple areas, seeing increases in interest

WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS

The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.