BROWNS BID BYE TO WYE BEACH HOTEL
The idyllic seaside Wye Beach Hotel of Wye River has hit the market, for the first time in 40 years. Considered one of Victoria’s iconic coastal pubs, it is located on the world-renowned Great Ocean Road and is the only
MELBOURNE’S BIGGEST PRIVATE GAMING OPERATOR BUYS AGAIN IN SA
Dave Tomsic’s Black Rhino continues its run into South Australia, announcing settlement of the Kadina Hotel, in the ‘Little Cornwall’ region. A handsome, Federation-style two-storey stone pub on the corner of Taylor and Hallett Streets, the Kadina boasts a classic front
AVC PUMP POTENTIAL INTO SEASIDE CLEVELAND SANDS
Australian Venue Co has announced it has begun a major $1.65 million renovation of the former Spirit Hotels landmark, the Cleveland Sands Hotel, on Brisbane’s coast. The Cleveland Sands has been a popular part of the suburban Cleveland community since
JACK’S BACK, WITH TERZINI
Property giant Lendlease has announced Terzini and Broome’s DTL Entertainment Group was selected to re-launch the revised Sydney institution of Jacksons on George. Ending its lease to the Gallaghers, Jacksons closed early 2018 and was demolished to make way for
GLENQUARIE TAVERN FOR SALE FOR FIRST TIME
The owner-builders of the Glenquarie Tavern are offering the business as a long-term leasehold interest, in Sydney’s booming south-west. Situated in the retail heart of Macquarie Fields, south of Liverpool, the Tavern is adjacent to an Aldi supermarket, and Glenquarie
BUDGET 2022: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PUBS AND PUNTERS
The Federal Government has issued its much-anticipated budget for the coming year, and critics are saying it is tainted with pre-election flavour, with only modest gains for small business and hospitality. It appears Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be staying
AVC ON THE GREAT ROAD TO APOLLO
Australian Venue Co has announced its acquisition of the newly-sold Apollo Bay Hotel, on Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road. Following the $10.5 million sale last week to an unnamed Victorian publican, AVC has entered an exclusivity agreement with the freeholder
BYRON PUB PLAN LOOKING FOR PUBLICAN
Developer Adam Hammond is offering up a lease at his new Byron Bay project, next door to the famous Beach Hotel. Wielding plans to demolish the existing Bay Motel, at 12 Bay Street, a new multi-level structure will encompass a
ARK ARE NEW KEEPERS OF THE PADDO
ARK Hospitality Group has announced it is the new owner of the celebrated Paddington Ale House. The sale represents the first time the Mount Hawthorn community landmark has changed hands in four decades. ARK is an award-winning, family-owned group that
BRISBANE GAMING EXPO WRAPS COVID COMEBACK
The MAX Australasian Hospitality & Gaming (AHG) Expo made a triumphant return for 2022 last week, attracting near-record crowds to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to see the latest best in hospitality. Ending a challenging three-year COVID-related hiatus, almost

