ROCKLIFF ROLLING OUT MANDATORY PRE-COMMITMENT IN VENUES
A shock announcement has the spectre of pre-commitment in gaming rooms back on the floor, after the Rockliff Liberals in Tasmania outlined the upcoming scheme to reduce money through poker machines. People will be required to use a mandatory cashless
MOUNTAINTOP PRIZE AT THE ARCHIBALD
Picturesque mountain top pub the Archibald Hotel is being offered as owner Andrew Hutton looks to opportunities further afield. The Archibald resides on a generous 8,335sqm on the high traffic Bells Line of Road, in Kurrajong Heights. It offers a
MATTHEWS EXPANSION CONTINUES, WITH SUSSEX
Matthews Hospitality, one of South Australia’s largest family-owned groups, has added the iconic Sussex Hotel at Walkerville to its portfolio. The Matthews group was established during World War II by Seymour and Doris (Dossie) Matthews, and today owned by third-generation
GALLAGHER AND CO LIST CHATSWOOD’S CHELSEA
Patrick Gallagher and partners have listed for sale the Chelsea Hotel in Chatswood, as they look to different new ventures. Located opposite the western entrance to Chatswood station, the two-level Chelsea occupies a 765sqm strata site, providing public bar, bistro,
MELBOURNE PUB COPS FLOGGING FOR RIDING QUEEN’S DEATH
A Melbourne pub is learning the hard way that poor taste promotions are not good for business, following a wave of backlash over Facebook posts using the Queen’s death to spruik lunch. Kelly’s Hotel in Cranbourne put up multiple posts
FORMER BULLDOG JAILED AND BANNED FROM ALL VENUES OVER BRUTAL ASSAULT ON WOMEN
Former Western Bulldog Brennan Stack and his brother have been sent to prison and banned from every licensed venue in the state over the brutal assault of three women after leaving a nightclub. On 20 march the 34-year-old former AFL
THE STAR BRANDED UNFIT TO HOLD LICENCE
A damning report has been issued on The Star casino, branding it “unsuitable” to hold its licence in light of a litany of breaches and continued arrogance. The much-anticipated report comes only weeks after the government pushed through new laws
TELEGRAPH UNVEILS $5m MAKEOVER
AVC has unveiled its reimagining of the iconic Telegraph Hotel in Hobart, following a major makeover that ushers in a picturesque new rooftop space. The Telegraph re-opened its doors this week, boasting a $5 million restoration that aimed to blend
PUB SCHOOL: MAKING DREAMS REALITY
Aiming to help create the next generation of successful publicans, industry stalwart Charlie Fenton is heading up new boutique training outfit Pub School. Pub School is offering a 3-day course, providing attendees insight, practical real-world skills, and accreditation through its
IRIS SEES OLD WISEMANS FROM YOUNG
Bill Young has continued the house shake-up, selling his long-held Wisemans Inn Hotel to Sam Arnaout's expanding Iris Capital empire. The large-format Hotel was built by British convict Solomon Wiseman, who after being pardoned received a grant of 200 acres,
