MORETON HOSPITALITY UNVEILS REVAMPED STRADDIE
Moreton Hospitality’s The Beach Hotel, on Stradbroke Island, has reopened its doors following a transformative and innovative renovation. The pub, known as ‘Straddie Hotel’ on socials, has renewed its focus on sustainability, community and exceptional experiences for guests, integrating the
NSW CRACKDOWN ON GAMING SHUTDOWN
Hundreds of NSW pubs and clubs are likely to see a shakeup of their trading as the government looks to tighten variations to the mandatory shutdown period on gaming machines. As per the Gaming Machines Act 2001, registered hotels and
EAST VILLAGE SOLD TO NEW PUBLICAN RESTAURANTEUR
The landmark East Village Hotel on the Balmain peninsula has sold to a pub industry newcomer, as city-fringe hotels are increasingly about the appeal of experiential dining. Affectionately known by devotees as ‘The EVH’ the pub provides a public bar,
STRONGER SANCTIONS IN NEW NSW VIBRANCY LAWS
The third phase of the Vibrancy reforms were passed in the New South Wales Parliament in November to continue support of the music and cultural sector and the state’s night-time economy. The Vibrancy reforms, which first came into effect in
BAYFIELDS’ BLOCKBUSTER CHARITY LUNCHEON
Bayfield Hotel Group has achieved a record total in its fight for the Children’s Cancer Institute, at the 25th-anniversary Trade Luncheon. Over the past 25 years the austere Trade Luncheon has grown to become one of the most significant philanthropic
REGULATOR WARNING AS A DOZEN VENUES FACE PENALTIES
The Victorian regulator has penalised a dozen venues for breaching trading restrictions, and as Christmas approaches suggests operators ensure they know what restrictions may apply to their venue. “The festive season is just around the corner, and we appreciate it
HERO OF WATERLOO HONOURS 98-YEAR-OLD JAZZ ICON
One of Sydney’s oldest pubs, the Hero of Waterloo Hotel has immortalised long-term resident musician Valda Marshall in a life-sized portrait, unveiled at a recent gala ceremony. Owner Kazuko Nelson, widow of previous owner Ivan Nelson, wanted to ensure future
SYDNEY VIBRANCY CURTAILED TO APPEASE NIMBYS
City of Sydney is under fire for curating the special entertainment precincts and state goals to expand the 24-hour economy by excluding areas and venues so as to appease vocal residents. Chippendale is two kilometres south of the Sydney CBD,
FAKE DIGITAL IDs ON THE RISE
An alarming increase in fake digital IDs is thought to be driven by widespread access to AI, and pubs are taking additional measures to reduce their risk of penalty. The option of digital identification has been introduced in most states
THAT’S NOT A SALE – THIS IS A SALE: WALKABOUT CREEK HOTEL FINDS NEW OWNERS
After three years on the market, the Walkabout Creek Hotel, famous for its role in the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee, has found its new custodians. Previous owners Debbie and Frank Wurst had been aiming to retire since 2022 after more
