HORSE AND JOCKEY FIND NEW STABLE
Australia’s largest publican is amongst those finding continued appetite for regional hotels in the post-COVID environment, as the Horse and Jockey of Warwick joins the stable. Well known to both locals and tourists to the region, the Horse and Jockey
PUBLICAN FACES TRIAL FOR THEFT FROM INMATES
A hotel owner has faced court over the alleged theft of over $100k from inmates of the remand centre where he also worked, in an attempt to save his business. Brenton Williams pleaded guilty to theft from a prison safe
HARRIGAN’S TROUPE FINDS GOOD KNIGHT
Billionaire property doyens the Roche family have divested their ‘out of step’ Irish Tavern and Lodge in Harrington to a party of publicans led by Glenn Knight. Proprietor to the Laurieton Hotel Motel, a little south of Port Macquarie, last
INGHAM MYERS TAKE NORMANBY
The Ingham Myers family has boosted their pub portfolio with the addition of Jaz Mooney’s classic Normanby Hotel, in boomtown Brisbane. Sam and Nick Ingham Myers and their Hotels group hold a spread of properties, notably including the Karalee Tavern
NEW DAY FOR OLD COUNTRY
Pubs around the country are getting on board with jumping ship on the national day celebrations, despite a majority still in favour, as the date and meaning become increasingly in doubt. A new year, and January has traditionally welcomed a
ROCKIN THE PUBURBS SET TO FIGHT IT OUT AT CBH
The ultimate pub band competition in NSW is reaching a climax, with five finalists set to battle it out at one of Sydney’s ultimate pub rock havens. Live music is a major element to the Australian economy, employing 65k full-time
COUNCIL LOOKS INTO VIP ROOMS
Pubs throughout Sydney LGA are on notice as Council investigates the legality of the ever-present VIP Lounge signs promoting gaming rooms. The SMH reported how council began inspections of the “euphemistic” signage for VIPs at several hotels in the vicinity
STONEHENGE STILL STANDING
A Queensland town’s hub pub is fighting on and back, after a huge storm hit the tiny town and crashed nearly half the pub, late last year. A night of drinking and offer of an interest-free loan led to old
WAUGH AND LAWLER GO COMMY
The new year has already found Sydney hoteliers drawn north to Newcastle, as a partnership with Ashton Waugh and Ben Lawler take the deeds to The Commo of Cooks Hill. A classic red brick two-storey corner pub, the Commonwealth is
MOMENTO FINDS OLD GOLD AT SILVERWATER
Putting a fresh spin on brownfield builds, Momento has whipped up a pub for the needy patrons of Silverwater and surrounds, in western Sydney. The Silverwater Hotel burst open this week sporting indoor and outdoor dining, live sports, gaming and
