JULIA CREEK ON OFFER AHEAD OF LOCAL BOOM
A classic Queenslander all-rounder has come to market in the Julia Creek Hotel of Julia Creek. The two-storey family-owned pub in Queensland’s north-west minerals province enjoys diverse revenue streams, through food and beverage facilities, retail and accommodation. It offers public
FORTITUDE VALLEY SAYS HI TO HEY CHICA!
Fortitude Valley will swing to a new rhythm from tonight, courtesy of Hallmark Group’s new Latin American-style social club, Hey Chica! The new late-night venue is said to be the “closest you’ll get to Cuba without a passport” thanks to
BIGGEST PUB PUBLICANS CAN’T HELP GETTING BIGGER
The very-large-format Comiskey Group is getting considerably bigger, kick-starting plans for multiple developments, beginning with a new hotel and complex at Dakabin, north of the Brisbane CBD. The proposed development centres around a brand new 2,000sqm hotel, shopping centre with
COLLECTIVE HEADS TO KICKON WITH NEW VENUES AND LOOK
Craig Shearer and crew’s Collective Heads has relaunched as Kickon Group, along with new appointments and two new venues in the portfolio. The Kickon Group portfolio began with Fitzroy North’s The Terminus, Brisbane’s historic Plough Inn, and The Collective, on
BARRY ADDS GRAFTON CROWN JEWEL TO THE PORT
North coast publican Harry Barry has taken the title to the idyllic Crown Hotel of Grafton, in the NSW northern rivers region. The Crown Hotel Motel is situated on 6,000sqm of riverfront land in the heart of historic Grafton. The
WHY REDCAPE IS DELISTING: DAN BRADY
Ending a turbulent, pandemic-tainted stint on the Australian Stock Exchange, listed pub group Redcape will soon return to private ownership following an overwhelming shareholder vote. Having taken several forms and been in the hands of multiple movers and shakers, Redcape
SPORTIES’ RED CARD OVER POOR TASTE SIGN
Nick Daking – pub owner and local councillor – has faced harsh criticism for a dirty joke chalkboard sign outside his Sporties Hotel. The sign (below) was displayed last Friday, and quickly caused a stir, sparking a petition calling for
CHALLENGES MEET OPPORTUNITY
The third and final of Quantaco’s webinar series took place Wednesday, finding agreement amongst the expert panellists that hospitality is surfacing from challenges into a wave of opportunity. Quantaco COO Scott Barber was joined by Australia Venue Co. CEO
PENINSULA PLAYERS LEAP ON BALMAIN’S DRY DOCK
Sydney’s white-hot pub market continues despite closures with sale of the languishing Dry Dock Hotel to new specialist entity Peninsula Hospitality Group. Recognised as one of Balmain’s oldest pubs, established 1857, the Dry Dock is adjacent to the Balmain Ferry
GOODFOLK GO ALL IN IN THE FAMILY
Goodfolk Group has expanded its Hunter portfolio with purchase of the restapled Family Hotel in Maitland. Set on a large land holding of 2,136sqm, offering public bar and TAB, bistro, open and covered outdoor areas, function room and first floor