NO MORE PUB WITH NO SLIM
More than half a century after his original hit recording, the legendary tunes of Mr Slim Dusty will arrive in pubs – with or without beer – in time for Australia Day. While the overwhelming majority of pubs always served
NELSON MEERS’ NEW PUB FOR AUBURN
The Nelson Meers Hotels group is preparing to open a brand-new pub in Auburn, as work commences on the heritage building that will be home to the Ambulance Station Hotel. NMH has operated the leasehold interest of the Village Tavern
BOUTIQUE PUB CO BOWS OUT
The last of the Boutique Pub Co has gone, with SV Partners appointed as liquidator for the failed operation and closed premises. Queensland publican Mic Uebergang oversaw Boutique Pub Co, operating The Florence Public House in Toowoomba, which made something
HANGOVER PROTECTION FROM BODY ARMOUR
An Australian company has taken up the fight against hangovers, offering a new product aiming to be a great shot of good for when you’ve been a little bad. Body Armour is an action-packed 100ml bottle full of essential nutrients
WINDFALL FOR ENGADINE TAVERN SALE
Another big year predicted in pub real estate kicked off with news of White & Partners divesting suburban stalwart the Engadine Tavern to a local for $31 million, realising nearly 40 per cent in capital gains. A trust controlled by
OLD FITZ TO SEE NEW BEGINNINGS
Ending speculation on its future, the deal has been finalised on sale of The Old Fitz in Woolloomooloo to developers W Property. Standing proudly on a corner of Dowling Street in Sydney’s waterside precinct, the Old Fitzroy Hotel boasts a
SYDNEY INVESTOR TAKES TUMUT’S ROYAL
The Royal Hotel Tumut has been sold to an unnamed Sydney-based hotel investor as the region continues to benefit from massive infrastructure investment. The Royal is a classic two-storey brick structure on a 3,250 sqm lot, with a full-length balcony
AHG EXPO CANCELLED AGAIN
Following extensive consultation with stakeholders, the board of the AHG Expo for 2021 have determined to postpone this year’s event. The 2021 MAX AHG Expo was due to take place in Brisbane in March. The 2020 instalment was one of
O’DONOGHUES EMU PLAINS JOINS REDCAPE FOR $31m
Amid the respite of a strong end to a stormy year, ASX-listed Redcape has exchanged contracts to acquire O’Donoghues Hotel in Emu Plains for $30.5 million. The western Sydney pub is a large-format local, offering a classic mix of food
WRIGHT-YOUNG FINALLY RELINQUISHES THE CAMMY
Ending nearly four decades at the helm and a year-long settlement comes announcement industry legend Adella Wright-Young has sold the Camelia Grove Hotel of Alexandria to Sydney publican-developers. Wright-Young purchased the Camelia from Tooth and Co in 1983. Signalling the
