JOBS SUMMIT WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Details are emerging of the results of the government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, addressing the employment challenges holding back the country and crippling hospitality. The two-day Summit last week came after more than 100 recent roundtables around the country, across
CALEDONIAN IN STRIFE AGAIN OVER FAILURE TO REMOVE ‘SIGN’
The self-proclaimed ‘Freedom Hotel’ of Singleton is back in the news, protesting Council’s notice of tough action if its owners do not remove an unauthorised and potentially offensive flag from the roof. A letter from Council dated 29 August spoke
COMISKEYS ANNOUNCE $35m NEW AURA
The Comiskey Group – creators of mega-venues the Sandstone Point Hotel and Eatons Hill Hotel – have announced what is set to become the next Queensland icon, Aura, in the Sunshine Coast. Aura is set to be the area’s largest
SINGO MAKING TRACKS IN GOSFORD
John Singleton is building on his Gosford investments, launching his newest hotel offering, the Railway Hotel, beneath luxury apartments in the Gosford CBD. Previously occupied as The Bon, the new Railway Hotel offering is on street level of Singleton’s apartments
GOVT HOLDS JOBS AND SKILLS SUMMIT
The Albanese Government has this week undertaken a landmark Jobs and Skills Summit, attended by more than 140 representatives, with staffing in hospitality key on the agenda. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers led the two-day event, inviting
KINGSCLIFF POISED TO TAKE COASTAL CROWN
The iconic Kingscliff Beach Hotel in the northern NSW Byron Bay region is the latest and possibly the last AAA-grade coastal gem to hit the market, with suitably high expectations. The large-format pub occupies a prominent 3,824sqm in the commercial
PUB’S PRUDENT MENU TWEAK PROMPTS BACKLASH
One pub’s strategy to reduce costs and wastage – in a period of major price increases on fresh food – has met with plenty of criticism by armchair critics writing it off as profiteering. Irish Murphy’s in Ballarat recently opted
TRIBUNAL RULES ‘DISCRIMINATION’ FOR DENYING DOG
A man refused patronage at his local due to his companion dog has won his case claiming discrimination, and been granted compensation. Raymond Matthews, resident of Woombye in the Sunshine Coast, goes everywhere with his assistance Chihuahua Kooy2, including around
NEWTOWN DIAMOND KULETO’S SURFACES
Wayward Newtown hotel Kuleto's on King Street has been listed for sale, as demand and limited supply keep interest high in inner city fringe pubs. Located between precinct landmarks the Marlborough and Newtown Hotels, it was previously known as the
BRIGHT’S STAR HOTEL SET TO ATTRACT PLAYERS
The Star Hotel in Victoria’s snow country is for sale, marking a sought-after gaming freehold opportunity in the Garden State. Located in the Victorian Alpine Valley region, the Star is in the heart of Bright – a town around 300
