The Victorian government is proceeding with its reforms dubbed “the strictest gambling laws in Australia” as it moves legislation through parliament to create the framework for mandatory carded play. Poker machines (EGMs) were introduced in Victoria in 1992, and the number of machines has not changed much since the initial statewide cap of 30K. The […]
Private owners have listed the freehold going concern of the Belmore Hotel in the heart of the Hunter, Scone. Prominently positioned on Kelly Street amid retail outlets, with a busy Woolworths located at the rear, the two-storey hotel resides on a generous 1,555sqm site. It blends modern hospitality with heritage charm, adorned with period features
According to research from global table management system ResDiary, the latest data shows an expected increase in revenue this year, with an average of 20 per cent expected across three quarters of all owners and operators. ResDiary’s Beyond the Booking: Australia and New Zealand Hospitality Industry Report 2025 relied on a variety of sources, which
The freshly re-stapled freehold going concern of the Lord Gladstone Hotel in Sydney’s Chippendale has been put to market by the owner and operator. Residing on a 288 sqm site on arterial drag Regent St, the pub known as ‘the Gladdy’ is a past winner of Time Out’s Good Times Award. It features a colourful
Online and hospitality bet-maker Entain P/L is shaking things up, as it’s pursued in the Federal Court by Australia’s financial watchdog AUSTRAC. After two years investigating, AUSTRAC (the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) commenced civil penalty proceedings in December alleging serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
Sonnel Hospitality has announced yet another hotel transformation, shifting its focus east to make more in Sydney’s inner west. Complementing news of the group’s unveiling $75 million remodelling plans across four of its key venues, Sonnel, formerly the Nelson Meers Group, has revealed the Marrickville Tavern’s new look. Consultant Justine Baker, former CEO of Solotel,
Redcape continues the portfolio build, signing for two more freehold assets in SEQ, for a combined $66 million. These acquisitions follow the recent purchase of three other venues in the Sunshine State by MA Redcape Hotel Fund, now joined by The Prince Consort in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, and Saltwater Creek Hotel in Helensvale, for a
Feros Group has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated $50 million Bingara Country Club, laying the foundations of a multi-faceted venue to service a new community. This month construction has begun on the state-of-the-art venue aiming to become the heart of the burgeoning Bingara Gorge community, for families and sports fans, within Metro Property
The owners of one of Melbourne’s last old-style pubs have sent out an urgent call for help. The Footscray Hotel, which for years has helped its struggling community by providing both food and affordable accommodation, now needs a hand itself. The 153-year-old hotel has seen a long list of Melbourne celebrities in its time, but
Sonnel Hospitality has announced a major step in its commitment to transform hospitality in western Sydney, unveiling $75 million remodelling plans across four of its key venues. The major investment marks a bold step forward in the group’s mission to create well designed community-first hubs, which it wants offering exceptional food and drinks for families,
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