AVC PAYING CUSTOMERS TO SUP IN SECRET
Australian Venue Co is recruiting a small army of pub-goers to join their Secret Sipper Club, tasked with visiting venues across the country and getting paid to mystery shop. The Secret Sipper mission is simple: visit assigned AVC pubs and
MAN MURDERED OUTSIDE SALE PUB
Homicide detectives have charged a man over the murder of another man stabbed outside a Victorian pub with his wife, after a celebration. Clint Allen, aged 38, was with a group of people including his wife, Bek, for the occasion
DRINKWISE KICKS OFF PROGRAM ON MODERATION AND HELP
DrinkWise and key Queensland stakeholders including the QHA have launched a new initiative to remind patrons about the importance of moderating alcohol consumption and always being respectful. The Always Respect initiative aims to clearly set expectations around acceptable behaviour in
PIPER TO DRIVE GROWTH PLANS IN COMMODORE
Glenn Piper has added another icon to the collection, sailing into the Commodore Hotel of McMahon’s point for around $29 million, following an invitation-only sale process. John Azar’s Good Beer Company acquired the Hotel mid-2019 for around $18 million from
QUINN LOOKS TO BANK IN MAITLAND
Nic Quinn has listed his East Maitland Bank, as he moves to focus on other interests in the growing portfolio. Found just off the New England Highway, on a 2,346sqm block, the Bank Hotel provides a public bar, bistro, gaming
TABCORP AND HOTEL CHARGED OVER UNDERAGE GAMING
Victoria’s regulator has hit Tabcorp and the Preston Hotel with multiple charges and launched a wider investigation over reports of minors being allowed to gamble. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) alleges staff at the Preston Hotel allowed
HOTELIERS IN COURT OVER PROLONGED UNDERPAYMENT
The operators of a well-known Daylesford hotel are facing court, accused of underpaying nearly 100 staff over a two-year period. Late last week the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed accusations against Louise Maree and Travis Francis Melotte, alleging they owe more than $300k in
RICHMOND’S BOUZY ROUGE UP FOR GRABS
The sassy Bouzy Rouge has been listed for sale by long-time hoteliers David and Angela Carey, marking a rare Richmond opportunity. Built 1870, the prominent two-storey Hotel previously known as the Dover Castle is on a corner of Bridge Road,
RIVERSDALE EXITS, VIA LPH
Prior high-flyer Riversdale group has completed its exit from the pub game, selling its last asset, the Lambton Park Hotel in suburban Newcastle. Australian Pub Fund, backed by business moguls John Singleton, Mark Carnegie and Geoff Dixon bought the LPH
HOTEL GRANDEUR COMES INTO VIEW
The emblematic Grand View Hotel of Wentworth Falls is being sold by its passive investor owner, freshly renovated and poised to welcome sightseers to the region. The majestic Georgian-style Hotel was built in 1883, and commanding an elevated position on