HISTORIC CAPE YORK HOTEL CLOSES
As tourism hotspots are welcoming back domestic and international travellers, the famous Cape York Hotel of Cairns has closed its doors. A pub has stood on the corner site for the past 124 years, and its colourful history has made
CLG SECURES ITS LUCKY COQ
Chris Morris’ Colonial Leisure Group has added to the property portfolio with the freehold of its Lucky Coq in Windsor. CLG operates 10 venues across Victoria, and around the same number again across several other states. It has occupied the
MATTHEWS PUSHES REGIONAL ENVELOPE WITH BENTLEYS
Family-owned Matthews Hospitality is expanding in its heartland with purchase of Bentleys Hotel, in South Australia’s Clare Valley. Matthews is one of South Australia’s largest family-owned hotel groups, having owned, operated and sold a total of 36 hotel licences and
KELLY’S ROSE & CROWN AND CORRIMAL SOLD AFTER HOT PURSUIT
Following heated weekend negotiations, it has been announced Damien Kelly’s Rose & Crown Hotel Parramatta and Corrimal Hotel of Wollongong have sold for a combined $74.5 million. The properties went to market in January, under direction from Wexted Advisors, as
CLEANER VENUES FOR CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
As trade restrictions are removed, amid ongoing COVID infections, pubs are advised to be both diligent and be seen to be providing a safe environment. The pandemic has been challenging for many businesses, but few industries have been impacted as
THE FIDDLER STAFF CAR GIVEAWAY FINDS A WINNER
Highlighting an industry need to combat staffing shortages, multi-state operators Lewis Land Group have given away a brand-new Volkswagen T-Cross to a lucky staff member. The competition was open to all new and existing staff at The Fiddler, offering a
JAZ MOONEY PARTING WITH BRISBANE ICON THE NORMANBY
Jaz Mooney has listed Brisbane landmark The Normanby Hotel, offering either the freehold going concern or leasehold on the Sunshine State icon. Built in 1890 on Red Hill, the multi-level Normanby is one of the city’s oldest and most beloved
GREEN CONSORTIUM SNAPS UP BIG-TICKET THOMAS BLAMEY
The large-format Thomas Blamey Tavern in the Riverina has been sold to a consortium led by publican Lee Green. Occupying a 6,110sqm site in Wagga Wagga, one of the state’s premium regional precincts, and only a couple of blocks from
FINES FOR PUB SERVING DRIVER WHO JUST CRASHED OUTSIDE
OLGR has reported fines were issued for breaching the Liquor Act to a former hotel licensee, director and approved manager, despite no longer working in the industry. The action followed an incident that began when an intoxicated person crashed their
UV ANGEL OFFERS PATRON PEACE OF MIND
HP Aust has announced the release in Australia of the UV Angel, providing low-maintenance protection from airborne and surface pathogens in crowded spaces. The system works by drawing room air up, away from people, into a sealed UVC chamber, where
