O’HARAS FLIP IN FNQ
The NSW-based O’Hara Group has capitalised on the thriving north Queensland market, flipping the large-format Parkhurst Tavern to Steven Shoobridge’s expansive Star Group. Located on a generous 6,700sqm cornet lot around nine kilometres from the Rockhampton CBD, adjacent to the
PUB WITH NO FILTER GETS A SECOND ROUND
“Welcome to the Maroona Hotel. The pub where if you don’t like it, f—k off,” says the introduction on the old-school Victorian country pub’s Facebook page. In spite – or possibly because of this – the pub is a much-loved
TABCORP FINED MILLIONS FOR SPAMMING VIPs
Australia’s media watchdog has fined Tabcorp millions for breaches of anti-spamming laws after it sent thousands of text messages to VIP customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) penalised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) $4,003,270 after conducting an investigation that
HALF OF VENUE BREACHES CAUSED BY SIMPLE ERRORS, SAYS LCV
In Victoria, over half of the breaches found during compliance inspections in the last financial year were due to basic administrative errors such as incorrect signage displays. Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) has released further information to assist venues to easily
BURDEKIN ICON REOPENS TO AYR
Ayr’s landmark Queens Hotel has reopened its doors following an extensive renovation, reigniting community passion for the storied venue. Postcard from 1910 Positioned prominently at the corner of Queen and Edwards Streets, the Queens Hotel is the city’s oldest hotel
MOUNTAIN CULTURE JUMPS INTO THE FOX
Pub brewer Mountain Culture has finalised the deal to acquire Fox Friday, adding three new venues to the stable as it looks to connect with fans of its chart-topping beers in person, at the pub. After major financial challenges
MORNINGTON PENINSULA PUB THE WESTERNPORT HOTEL LISTED
Melbourne hotelier Marcus Johns is looking to divest the operation of the Westernport Hotel in Hastings, as Victoria’s gaming market enters an upswing. The Westernport is a handsome mostly two-storey pub, established in 1890. It holds a commanding corner
ALH KEEP MILLENNIALS IN MIND WITH TWO REFRESHED PUBS
Pub giant Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has revamped two of its east coast pubs to better cater to a wider millennial crowd. Cherry Hill Hotel, located in Victoria’s Doncaster East, received a $1.7 million revamp. This included a timeless
RIVERINA TOUCHSTONE THE GEM HOTEL FOR SALE
Jim Knox is divesting his big-format Gem Hotel in Griffith, described as a “trophy-grade” asset believed to be the highest-performing and most profitable pub sent to market in regional NSW. The large hotel resides on a commanding 2,547sqm site in
RESEARCH FINDS TIPPING SEEN AS ‘UN-AUSTRALIAN’
New research has focused on how Aussies feel about US-style tipping in venues, finding most not embracing the concept, saying it has “no place” in Australia. The survey by Pureprofile was commissioned by Money.com.au, garnering a nationally representative sample of
