ROCKY’S LAKES CREEK RETURNS
The historic Lakes Creek Hotel of Rockhampton is coming back to life after years in the dark, under new, dedicated revivalist owners. Established circa 1895, the pub is the second-oldest in town, after the nearby Criterion, which was built 1890.
HOTEL GOSFORD UNLEASHES GOSSY GOOD TIMES
Harris Narvo group has capped its redevelopment of the Hotel Gosford with a bold new party brand, dubbed Gossy Good Times. The large-format landmark local took home the prize for ‘Best Regional Redevelopment’ at last year’s AHA NSW Awards of
NEW CLOTHES AND TITLE FOR NUNDAH’S ROYAL
Australian Venue Co has revealed another major renovation of a landmark Queensland pub, bringing a stylish new look and revised name to Nundah’s Royal. Opened in 1888 in Brisbane’s northside as the Royal English Hotel, in recent years the pub
HOW TO DETECT COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTES
Increased detection of fraudulent money has prompted government to issue a warning to venues handling cash, to protect against financial losses and minimise criminal influence. Counterfeit notes are a serious issue where use of banknotes is prevalent, particularly for hotels
JOHNSTON HITS THE TRIFECTA WITH ALEXANDER
Funds manager CEO Byram Johnston has continued his move into the pub sector, with JBHG picking up its third in central west NSW in less than a year. Byram and Deborah Johnston have owned and run a farm in the
DRENNAN AND FLANAGHAN OPENING TWO MEGA-PUBS
Cricketer teammates turned events operators turned publicans Ross Drennan and Drew Flanaghan are opening two mega-pubs in Perth’s urban growth corridors. The mates are the faces behind national events company Nokturnl, and once swore they would ‘never get into pubs’.
UK GOVT OVERHAULING GAMING IN PUBS TO SAVE INDUSTRY
The UK government has opened consultation on regulations around gaming machines in pubs and other venues, seeking views on updating protection for players and venues amid increasing choices. A series of gambling white paper consultations have begun on multiple gambling
HARGREAVES OFFERS THE SHAKY
Fabled Sydney institution the Shakespeare Hotel in Surry Hills is for sale for the first time in 45 years, by dedicated long-term owner Margaret Hargreaves. Popularly known as 'The Shakey' the hotel was established in 1879. Located on Devonshire Street
SOUTHERNER HEADS NORTH BY THE GRACE OF ROCKY
A Melbourne syndicate has sold its Gracemere Tavern in central Queensland to an expanding NSW-based operator. Stephen Beaumont’s Cook Beaumont and Partners listed the under-management freehold going concern hotel in Rockhampton in the first half of 2022, looking to streamline
ALH JUMP IN ON GAMING REFORM
ALH is on the PR front foot in the gaming reform debate, announcing it will reduce room hours in Victorian venues ahead of the deadline and calling for more uniformity between states. In a press conference last week Endeavour Group