100 BURGERS GETS PENNY BLACK BACK
100 Burgers Group has revived the former Penny Black of Brunswick, sporting a streamlined moniker and nod to grungy 70s Japanese pop culture. Previously operated by Colonial Leisure Group, Penny Black was a haven for live music, with a big
NEW TEAM INTO BRIGHT BROLGA HOTEL
The thriving Brolga Hotel of Coleambally has been sold by successful first-timers to new ambitious first-timers Darren and Nathan Maddison. Located north of Albury, around 600 kilometres south-west of Sydney, Coleambally is home to around 650 people, and one pub
ROCHE RICH-LISTERS CONTINUE EXPANSION INTO PUBS
A new generation of hotel royalty is stepping up its footprint in pubs, with rich-listers the Roche family consolidating their pivot with purchase of Armidale’s Royal Hotel. The Royal is the latest acquisition by the Roche Group, headed by Bill
STAR GROUP SEES BLUE SKY IN TOWNSVILLE
Star Hotels’ expansion and diversification continues with purchase of the Central Hotel in Townsville. Steven Shoobridge’s Star Group lays claim to being Queensland’s largest independently owned and operated pub and liquor retail chain. The company moved into hospitality in 1996
PINE BEACH HOTEL AND PROPERTIES PLAY HITS MARKET
A prime development opportunity has come to market in sale of the thriving Pine Beach Hotel and adjoining properties, in Queensland’s answer to Byron Bay, Emu Park. Located on the Capricorn Coast, around 50 kilometres east of Rockhampton and overlooking
FEROS AND CO TAKE ONE50 FOR $12M
The Gold Coast’s dormant One50 Public House has been bought by the Feros’ JDA Hotels for $12 million, in partnership with Queensland hotelier Nick Kalaf, as market heat cooks prices. Nestled in the heart of the main commercial precinct of
AVC’S STRATEGIC PLAY ON THE SKI SLOPES
Australian Venue Co. continues its expansion into domestic tourism hubs with acquisition of the Hotham Hotel in Mount Hotham Previously known as Swindlers Bar, the venue is the heartbeat of the Hotham ski fields and a staple for food and
PUBS SAVING TIME AND MONEY WITH DIGITAL TAKINGS SHEET
New custom software for the hospitality industry is revolutionising the dreaded ‘Daily Takings’ sheet, saving operators time and giving them confidence in accuracy and reporting. Wirely was designed specifically for hospitality, to provide clear visibility and tight control over all
CHEUNG LOOKS TO $112M REMODEL OF COOGEE BAY HOTEL
Chris Cheung has revealed his plans for the iconic Coogee Bay Hotel, heralding a $112 million facelift for the beachside property. C!nc has submitted an extensive development application at its site at Arden Street, Vicar Street and Coogee Bay Road,
SYNDICATE TAKES NEWCASTLE’S OLD GRAND
The handsome Grand Hotel of Newcastle East has been sold, bringing an exit by Mike Angus and re-entry by some former hoteliers. Grand Hotel, Newcastle. Images: website The Grand is one of just three pubs in Newcastle East, built 1891,