VALE WARD MATTHEWS, SA SCION
Ward Matthews, a principal of one of South Australia’s most prominent and highly respected pub groups, has passed away suddenly. Remembered as a “kind and lovely” man, Matthews Hospitality Group confirmed his unexpected death this month, asking for privacy at
HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY’S CHALLENGES
Prompted by problems created or exacerbated through the pandemic, a suite of specialist systems by Quantaco is promising real solutions for hospitality. Formerly known as PKF Hospitality, the industry specialist expanded mid-2021, changing its name to Quantaco, focusing solely on
NSW EXCELLENCE REVEALED FOR 2022
For the first time in three years, the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence made a triumphant return on Monday night, celebrating the state’s best across a record 46 categories. Pandemic-delayed since 2019, the no-expense-spared event ushed in 1,500 hospitality industry,
CRIME COMMISSION CALLING FOR PUBS TO BE ‘FUN POLICE’
An investigation reports criminals are funnelling billions of dollars of “dirty” cash through pub and club EGMs, and calls for massive overhaul including cashless systems and identity collection. The multi-agency inquiry was led by the NSW Crime Commission, with the
MERIVALE REVIVES 3 WEEDS
More than three years after growing the group with purchase of Rozelle’s 3 Weeds, Merivale has quietly reopened the inner west former Rose. Hemmes’ outfit reports trading is “going well” since the soft-launch last week, and locals are returning, again
COMISKEY LANDS DAKABIN DREAM
The team behind the acclaimed Sandstone Point and Eatons Hill hotels has released details of its latest community-shaping venture in the $50 million Dakabin Hotel, shopping centre, and boutique village. Slated for construction on a 3.75ha lot in the Moreton
MARVAN LISTS MASSIVE MANSFIELD
The massive AVC-operated Mansfield Tavern is being sold as a vacant freehold, for the first time in a quarter century. The landmark pub consists of a public bar, gaming room with 31 machines, large entertainment space, detached function room/bistro and
OPERATION GOOSE TAKES OFF
Operation of hospitality “jewel” of the Snowy Mountains, the Snow Goose Hotel at Adaminaby, is being sold by publican Andrew Smith. The Hotel was constructed in 1957, with goal of being the hub for Snowy Hydro Project workers. Positioned in
GAMING MANAGER SENTENCED OVER $30k IN DODGY BETS
A gaming manager at ALH’s Vale Hotel has been sentenced over more than $30k in fraudulent bets she placed on Keno, attempting to cover financial burdens from her mother’s gambling. A court heard 24-year-old Nikkita Faye Clutterbuck was working a
TINDALL MOVING ON FROM SETTLER’S
A rare Gosford LGA pub has come to market, as Laundy group partner Nick Tindall offers up the thriving Settler's Tavern, on the Central Coast. Set on an large, elevated 5,021sqm lot in West Gosford, Settler's holds a prized 3am