DRUNK MANAGER FACES TIME FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
A Queensland pub manager is facing prison over his behaviour at a Christmas party, where he is said to have groped and assaulted two teenage girls. 42-year-old Samuel McGrath appeared this week before Noosa Magistrates Court, where he pleaded guilty
CANBERRA’S BIG KAMBAH INN FOR SALE
The large-format Kambah Inn tavern in suburban Canberra is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 40 years. The standalone venue is set on 943sqm at the entrance to the Kambah Group Centre, enjoying vehicle or pedestrian
WANLESS LISTS WESTSIDE TAVERN AND LAND BANK
Horseracing identity and hotelier Leigh Wanless has listed his Westside Tavern and Motel, boasting an approved DA and big potential at the gateway to the Fraser Coast. Wanless stems from one of Queensland’s most prominent racing families, and has been
PASTORAL PAYS PRICE FOR PANDEMIC TRADE
A COVID-defying publican who opened his Pastoral Hotel in Echuca during the lockdowns has faced court and been fined for his insolence. During Victoria’s fifth lockdown, in 2021, the Pastoral Hotel reopened for three days before being forced to close
NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE FINALISTS
The National chapter of the Australian Hotels Association says it is time to party again “cocktail style” as the 2022 Awards for Excellence revs up. A showcase of Australia’s hottest pubs and hotels will take place Monday, 28 November at
TABCORP BITES BACK OVER ENTAIN PUB DEAL
Betting giant Tabcorp has begun the sabre-rattling at rival Entain, lodging proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court over a partnership with the AHA threatening its prized retail betting licence in NSW. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) has the exclusive licence on retail betting
BGH CAPITAL EYES AVC BUYOUT
Melbourne- based private equity company BGH Capital is running the ruler over Australian Venue Co’s business plan and venues around the country, looking to submit a speedy pre-Christmas takeover bid. Australian Venue Co (AVC) major shareholder KKR reportedly engaged investment
BLANK SLATE NORTHERN RIVERS PUB ON OFFER
The dormant Clarence Hotel of Maclean, in the NSW northern rivers, is being sold as a vacant freehold ready to be revived. The private current owners took on the country pub in 1990 and successfully operated it for decades, offering
NATIVE ROSE GOES QUIET AS NEIGHBOURS FIGHT NOISE
The historic Native Rose Hotel of Rozelle has closed due to a noise complaint, as the battle of the beats between pubs and residents continues to rock and roll. Known by several names since it opened the doors in 1878
DATA TO TUNE DECEMBER TRADE
Data shows venues need to begin promotions now if they want to make the most of what is widely predicted to be a bumper holiday season for 2022. New customer-insight data from ResDiary can assist pubs looking to optimise returns
