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,
LOCKDOWN-DEFYING PASTORAL PUB SEEKS $25k TO PAY FINES
Defiant Victorian publican Trevor Andrews has reopened his Echuca pub, and is seeking help with the massive fines he got for doing so last week. The Pastoral Hotel in Echuca, in regional Victoria, made news around the country by blatantly
ZAGAMES DIVEST FOUR PUBS FOR $99M
A growing Melbourne group has scooped four pubs from the highly awarded Zagame family for $99 million, in demonstration of the strength of the Victorian market despite lockdowns. The institutional Zagame Group has sold lease interests in its self-branded venues
BUSINESS POTENTIAL THROUGH CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY
Cash for a schooner served with a smile may have been largely replaced by ordering Apps and taps for payment, but leaving the advanced technologies unconnected can be leaving cash on the table, according to business advisory service Quantaco. The
DRY DOCK HITS BUOYANT MARKET
Continuing the city fringe frenzy, the Dry Dock Hotel in Balmain has been listed for sale. Claiming a title of Balmain’s oldest licensed hotel, built 1857, the Dry Dock is adjacent to the Balmain Ferry terminal and Mort Bray Park,
GURRS PASS THE WHITEBULL REINS TO KNOX’
The stalwart Gurr family of Armidale have sold their local institution, the Whitebull Hotel, to the family operation of hotelier Jim Knox. Located in the heart of Armidale’s retail precinct, the Whitebull Hotel is a prize of the New England
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
