COPING WITH COVID: DO WE NEED A RETHINK
Australia is facing a crossroads in the path out of COVID, with an increasing voice calling for a review of the policies in light of an evolving virus and global outlook. Last week, following the end of a fifth lockdown
N-A ACTION FROM CUB AND BRIDGE ROAD
Activity and innovation continue in the non-alcoholic drinks category, seeing CUB pushing its NA range and Victorian craft producer Bridge Road Brewers joining the ranks. Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) released a new campaign this month promoting its range of
IRIS’ BOURBON EMPIRE APPROVED
More than six years after purchasing the iconic The Bourbon in Kings Cross, Iris Group has secured approval on its $65 million redevelopment of the landmark site. Ten months after submitting the latest proposal, Iris found unanimous approval through the
GROSVENOR HOTEL WATERLOO BACK TO MARKET
Waterloo landmark the Grosvenor Hotel has come to market, continuing the steady procession of Sydney city fringe sales. Located on the corner of Phillip and Morehead streets, just two blocks from home of the Rabbitohs, Redfern Oval, the Grosvenor sports
AVC HEED THE CALL FOR THE TELEGRAPH
Australian Venue Co (AVC) has jumped the Strait, taking its first pub in Tasmania in Hobart’s historic Telegraph Hotel. Built 1858 as the Electric Telegraph Hotel, on a prime waterfront site, the shortened name was adopted in 1877. It has
TILLEY & WILLS LATEST INN, ON RICHMOND
The growing partnership of Simon Tilley and Nick Wills is the latest to get a foothold in Sydney’s burgeoning north-west growth corridor, buying the Richmond Inn Hotel. Set on a 3,007sqm corner site, the large-format suburban hotel is located in
COLOSIMOS SEEING DOUBLE IN ORAN PARK
The Colosimo’s Momento Hotels has backed up plans for its new $38 million Oran Park Hotel with plans for a second greenfield pub, the Oran Park Tavern. Sixty kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, Oran Park has been one of
COOMERA LODGE HOTEL SET FOR AVC MAKEOVER
Australian Venue Co continues its Queensland capex campaign, announcing a major $3 million renovation on Gold Coast stalwart, the Coomera Lodge Hotel. Taken on as part of the Spirit Hotels portfolio, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a Sunshine State veteran,
LAUNDY AND NEW PARTNERS BACK THE WOOLPACK
Arthur Laundy and new partners have teamed up to buy city-fringe local, the Woolpack Hotel, in Redfern. The Laundy family has joined with new operators, specifically Aaron Crinis, proprietor of acclaimed North Sydney restaurant Glorietta. The three-storey Federation Free Style
TGA SAYS OK TO FREE DRINKS FOR THE VACCINATED
Australia’s health watchdog, the TGA, has reversed its order banning free alcohol as an incentive for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for beer-inspired shots in the arm. In early July, the Prince Alfred Hotel announced a
