IRIS GEARS UP TO TAKE OUT THE KINGSWOOD
Iris has achieved approval for big plans to transform the landmark Kingswood Hotel into a mixed-use site for a new iteration of the pub, and more than 100 apartments. Iris Capital purchased the former Milestone Hotel, built in 1953, in
PUBS TIGHTEN BELTS AS WAGE HIKES KICK IN
A decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) came into effect this month increasing the pay for minimum wage and award staff, putting further strain on the hospitality industry. From 1 July the rate for minimum wage workers increased by
COLONIAL REINVENT AND REOPEN HOTEL FOR JULATTEN
Chris Morris’ CLG has revived the dormant heart of Julatten in northern Queensland, throwing open the doors to the new Julatten Hotel The former Highlander Tavern fell victim to COVID pressures and closed, in 2020. It was purchased by Colonial
ISAACS PROPOSE AUSTRAL HOTEL GREENFIELD
The Isaac brothers have submitted a new plan for a major greenfield development in the Liverpool LGA, proposing a suburban pub with all the trimmings for a rapidly growing community. Isaac Property Developments P/L has entered the revised DA with
GEELONG’S NATIONAL READY TO RACE
The Ramia family has offered up operations at the proud National Hotel, in booming Geelong. Across three levels of approximately 500sqm in the Geelong CBD, catering to 200-pax, the National provides multiple bars, dining and function spaces, serviced by a
NEW NSW GAMING REFORMS COME INTO EFFECT
NSW’s newly elected Minns Government has reached a milestone in its promised gaming reform, introducing another round of new measures aimed at reducing gambling harm and money laundering. The NSW Government has now reduced the number of poker machines able
STOCKLAND SELLING GREENFIELD IN THE HILLS
Australian developer Stockland is offering a “truly unique opportunity” to acquire operations of the future large-format Gables Tavern, in the new suburb of Gables, near Box Hill. The Gables is a massive 380-ha masterplanned development by Stockland, set to be
CAPTAIN STIRLING HITS OPEN WATERS FOR FIRST TIME THIS CENTURY
The august Captain Stirling Hotel of Nedlands, cornerstone of the new Woolworths Nedlands Square, is available for the first time in a quarter century. Occupying a high-profile corner site on the Stirling Highway, the two-storey Hotel is said to be
COOPERS GOES ALL-IN ON AUSSIE LAGER
The indomitable Coopers Brewery has provided a sneak peek into its upcoming major release and market move, heralding Coopers Australian Lager. The new Australian Lager will soon be rolling off the line, with ABV of 4.2 per cent. Branded in
BEN MAY AND TMG SELL HISTORIC MANLY WHARF
Ben May and TMG Developments have sold the landmark Manly Wharf and Hotel to the owners of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves. The recognised international landmark was one of the first purchases for TMG Developments, led by Robert Magid, who picked
