MORTGAGEE SALE ON PUBLIC’S PADDINGTON FLOWER
Lender Australia Pacific is selling Public Hospitality venue El Primo Sanchez Hotel – formerly the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle – as Adgemis’ collection unravels. One of Paddington’s historic pubs, the Rose, Shamrock & Thistle first opened in 1884, on the
LOCAL VISION FOR OCEAN VIEW HOTEL
The run of Victorian regional pub sales has continued with new locals taking over the picturesque Ocean View Hotel in Kilcunda. Found in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque Gippsland coastline, the ‘Killy Pub’ is the flagship of the seaside town
NSW INTRODUCES NEW LAWS TO CURB GAMBLING HARM
This month marked the commencement of new laws in New South Wales aimed at minimising gambling harm in venues with gaming machines. Studies have indicated that gaming machines pose the greatest risk of gambling harm. In response, the NSW Government
REDCAPE TRIFECTA TO FRANCIS AND SONNEL
Redcape has given a fresh boost to the portfolio reshuffle, selling three more of its A-grade pubs to two different buyers, for a total value of over $136 million. The latest three hotels to exit the Redcape stable are the
DUTCH TRADING CO TAPS OUT AFTER NINE HOPPY YEARS
Perth’s celebrated Dutch Trading Co (DTC), known for its crafty beer line-up, will be closing on 11 August. After a strong nine years of pleasing punters and collecting awards such as Beer & Brewer’s Best Beer Venue, owner Joel Beresford
GET CHOPPED PUB HELPS DRIVE ‘HANG YA BOSS’ EVENT
The faithful Greenmount local was part of a record-breaking drive to raise funds for Toowoomba Hospice, participating in this year’s Hang Ya Boss Out To Dry event. Brendon Quirey Stepping up for the challenge in the somewhat oddly named initiative
POLICE SWOOP ON PATRON BANDIT
A man faced Court this week over a violent armed robbery of a Lyneham pub on the weekend, using a knife to intimidate staff and making off with cash and alcohol. According to a police statement, around 9.40pm on Saturday
NEW TEAM TAKING THE HUNTER TO KHARTOUM
Kitchener’s handsome Khartoum Hotel has been sold by veteran Ray Prescott, ushering in a trio of new operators to optimise its opportunity in the Hunter. The historic two-storey pub was constructed in 1926, on a commanding 2023sqm site on what
KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH: BALANCING INTOXICATION PREVENTION AND PROFITABILITY
While licensees are responsible for preventing intoxication on their premises, ensuring venues use effective strategies to prevent intoxication is a balancing act between maintaining a secure environment and running a profitable business. Across Australia, penalties for allowing the supply of
WORLD’S TOUGHEST PUB BOWS OUT
The infamous Pier Hotel – laying claim to being the “world’s toughest pub” courtesy of its record for the most stabbings in one night – is closing for good, better or worse. The Pier is in Port Hedland, a Pilbara