DAM PUB FUND’S EXPANDING PLANS
The reopening of the famous Lion Hotel this week heralds the launch of a new multi-million-dollar pub investment fund with high ambitions to be one of the biggest in the country. Duxton Asset Management (DAM) is founded by Ed Peter,
CHAPPELLS SELL TO ALH TO BUY DREAM
Michael and Megan Chappell have traded up, divesting their popular pub at Narrabri to ALH and securing big new digs at Alstonville. The stately two-storey Federation-style Tattersalls Hotel at Narrabri was built 1912. Occupying a 1,712sqm block, it boasts multiple
RAY OF LIGHT: VICTORIAN PUBS CAUTIOUSLY REOPEN
Pubs around Victoria have embraced the easing of restrictions, with some of the State’s major players eager to welcome patrons back, while the Andrews’ government’s tight controls keep many closed. One of the largest groups in the country, Australian Venue
OVER 1,000 LIVE MUSIC EVENTS FOR NSW VENUES IN NOVEMBER
Great Southern Nights is tuning up to deliver 1,000 COVID-safe performances and tens of thousands of patrons to venues across Sydney and regional NSW in November, Australian Music Month. Great Southern Nights (GSN) is an initiative from the NSW Government,
SOLOTEL PUTTING UP THE HOUSE
Sydney-based Solotel has put the spectacular Little Big House, former Collins Place treasure, to market amid major changes in hospitality. The heritage-listed Collins Place structure, built 1889, was the cornerstone of the $600 million Southpoint development in 2017. The classic
RECKONING HAS COME: AUSTRALIAN DINING OUT SURVEY
New research is finding Aussies are keen to dine out again, but they have new needs and wants that hospitality operators must address. The SevenRooms Restaurant Reckoning: Australia report is in-depth research into the changing expectations of Australian diners in
LAST-MINUTE MELBOURNE CUP FUN-FACTS
Melbourne Cup 2020 – ‘Expert’ trivia, by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Sure to impress customers as we approach Melbourne Cup Day next Tuesday, did you know: The first 12 horses will win substantial money in the 2020 Melbourne Cup on
ALH FLAGS PUBS WON’T REOPEN AS ALE CALLS OUT MANAGEMENT
Woolworths-backed ALH has flagged not reopening Melbourne pubs under restricted capacity, as landlord ALE drags the group back to court questioning the quality of management at venues. From 2 November licensed venues in Melbourne including pubs will be allowed to
NEW LAUNDY JORDAN SPRINGS PUB PENDING
Laundy Hotels is vying to build another new western Sydney pub, bringing the fledgling suburb of Jordan Springs its first local watering hole. The Jordan Springs Tavern would be located on Lakeside Parade, on a 5,026sqm site. The public house
COOPERS ANNOUNCE NATIONAL SAPPORO CAMPAIGN
Legendary Japanese brand Sapporo Premium Beer will celebrate its history and the story of its creator through stylish manga imagery in a new national marketing campaign beginning next month. The campaign depicts Sapporo’s beginnings in the late 1800s, telling the
