GERNER’S LOCKDOWN CHALLENGE RUSHED TO HIGH COURT

Julian Gerner’s challenge of the lockdown conditions has been rushed to the nation’s highest court, in a bid to change coronavirus policies that could set Australian constitutional precedent.  The Melbourne publican has been seeking the matter be heard as a

NEW OFFER IN THE NEW HAMPTON

The premium leasehold interest in the New Hampton Hotel in Kings Cross is being marketed for sale through a public campaign. Located at the western end of Bayswater Road, a stone’s throw from the famous Coke sign, the New Hampton

MORE COVID FINES AND PUNITIVE CLOSURE AT NSW PUBS

A pub in Bourke is the latest to be issued with five-figure fines for breaching COVID restrictions, as another is closed for a week by Liquor & Gaming. Following a police operation in the state’s north-west in early October, Western

AWARD-WINNING RAILWAY OFF TO MARKET

The freehold going concern of the award-winning Railway Hotel in Parkes has come to market amid major local development and opportunity. The two-storey red brick Railway was built 1915, sporting the traditional stilted veranda on three sides. It occupies a

MAN FACES CHARGES FOR RAMMING TWO GIRLS INTO A PUB

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court, accused of ramming his ute into a pub in Collie last week, pinning two young women to the wall, causing horrific injuries. Last Thursday night 23-year-old Georgia Moloney and 18-year-old Alexis Tate were

MELBOURNE CUP COUNTDOWN – TRIVIA AND UPDATES

Melbourne Cup 2020 – Trivia and fun facts – by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Reminder: this year’s Cup is on the 3rd of November.  Keep patrons up to date with our ‘Need-to-Know’ page on the horses vying to run in

CUSTOMER OPTIMISATION PLATFORM SEVENROOMS LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

Multinational SevenRooms launched in Australia in September, offering a fully-integrated, data-driven guest experience platform to help hospitality operators maximise patrons and revenues. SevenRooms empowers operators to build more profitable direct and personal relationships with guests that maximise profits, build brand

LYRE’S SETS NON-ALCOHOLIC ON FIRE

Playing an increasing role in the heightened consumer demand for non-alcoholic beverages in licensed venues are the new generation of virgin spirits doing a good job of simulating the alcoholic alternative, with Australian brand Lyre’s emerging as a stand-out in

IRIS’ $65m PLANS FOR THE BOURBON EMPIRE

Iris has put out its $65 million proposal for the redevelopment of four adjacent Potts Point sites, between the iconic The Bourbon and the Empire Hotel. Piccadilly Hotel Operations Trust P/L, connected to Iris Capital, has worked through an extensive

UNIVERSAL EASE OPEN THE MILL

Marking the completion of the redevelopment of the old Mill Hill Hotel building, Universal has produced the “upmarket yet family-orientated” local The Mill of Bondi Junction.  The tired former Mill Hill Hotel asset was acquired by developer TWT Property Group,