MELBOURNE CUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Max Hitchins – known as Melbourne-Cup-Max – very likely knows more about the race that stops a nation than anyone else, including being able to quote the first, second and third place-getters in the past 100 Melbourne Cups. He produces
LAUNDYS PASS SWANSEA TO HUNTERS
The Laundy family has brushed up the portfolio with sale of the big Swansea Hotel, sold in a second deal with the growing family-run Hunter Hotels. “We plan to be active in this environment both in terms of reviewing opportunities
TWO ‘MAGNETIC’ PUBS FOR SALE
Two large hospitality businesses on Queensland’s Magnetic Island have come to market, as a family operation looks to wind up and capitalise on the market for strong-performing coastal assets. Magnetic Island is eight kilometres off the coast from Townsville, with
AUSTRALIAN DISTILLING TAKES TWO GIN AWARDS
Emerging craft gin label Australian Distilling Co. has taken home two Golds at the Tasting Australia Spirit Awards for 2020, solidifying its place in the growing gin market Down Under. The Tasting Australia Spirit Awards are presented by Mastercask, aiming
NSW GOVT PROPOSES NEW GAMING REG’S
NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello has announced draft legislative changes and news government is seeking community consultation on new measures to reduce problem gambling. The proposed changes could see venues having to install facial recognition technology to detect self-excluded
VICTORIA SEEKS CLEMENCY AS AVC GOES OUTDOORS
Pubs in Victoria are calling on the Andrews’ Government to speed up timeframes for easing of restrictions in light of the sharp reduction in COVID cases, as many operators prepare for innovation and a “summer like no other”. The Australian
LAZARUS’ ZENITH LIFTS LID ON CHANGE AT THE EXCHANGE
The expanding Zenith Hotels of Andrew Lazarus has reimagined the iconic Exchange Hotel in Hamilton in a five-million-dollar reconstruction, opening tomorrow. A transformation began on the Exchange back in January. When the pandemic hit it was briefly put on pause,
CHARTER HALL INVEST IN ALH’S PARAP
Charter Hall’s Long WALE has secured the deeds to ALH’s popular Parap Tavern in Darwin, in a $19.7 million deal and continued show of confidence in the sector. Established in 1937, the Tavern is a community favourite, known for its
MAX RESHAPES ITS PERFORMANCE SOLUTION
Gaming services specialist MAX has released news of its reshaped Performance Solutions model, coming with a video explaining the changes and benefits to venues. Following feedback from industry, the company’s offer has been reworked to reportedly provide more choice and
REBOUND REFLECTED IN REDCAPE Q1
ASX-listed Redcape has put forth a very positive result for the first quarter of FY21, citing quick adaptation to the changing landscape and stamping an upcoming distribution for security-holders. Redcape Hotel Group (ASX:RDC) announced its FY20 financial results on 19
