SOUTHERN BELLE HEADS TO MARKET
For the first time in 34 years, Goulburn’s handsome Southern Railway Hotel is on the market, offering a diverse business in one of the State’s thriving communities. Jude Bourne bought the title to the pub in 1985, and following the
NEW AML AND CTF RESOURCES FOR GAMING PUBS
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has produced new products for pubs and clubs with gaming, highlighting the risks of money laundering and financial crimes. The agency’s powers and approach have been strengthened since the Hayne royal commission, and it has recorded
A NEW ERA FOR THE EMPIRE
Goulburn’s Empire Hotel is a freehold going concern again, with a new publican buying the re-stapled freehold and operation. In August private owners of the title joined with long-time operator Allan Deeth to send the pub to market. The Empire
RACE IS ON AS SEASON JUMPS
Entering racing season, Tabcorp and Racing NSW have each released new TVCs celebrating the industry and offering light-hearted advice on not turning into your parent. In September Tabcorp launched a major new campaign that aimed to move beyond the noise
NORTH SYDNEY SPROUTS ROOFTOP OASIS GREEN MOUSTACHE
North Sydney has its first rooftop venue with the opening of the elegant, multi-level Green Moustache. The space is a free-flowing area for dining, drinking and functions offering sweeping views through its glass exterior. The design uses a variety of existing and natural
BOAT HOUSE BUCKS BRAWL SENDS GROOM TO BIG HOUSE
A magistrate has jailed a man that started a brawl outside Patonga Boat House earlier this year, triggered when he and his bucks party were refused entry. On 23 February Joshua Norman Bovis, along with father Michael Andrew Bovis and
GOVT REPORT WANTS SYDNEY’S LOCKOUTS SCRAPPED
The revival of Sydney’s nightlife is one step closer with release today of the Joint Select Committee’s report recommending removing restrictions in the CBD. But Kings Cross is still seen as a problem. The government-led inquiry has made 40 recommendations,
POLICE BLITZ ON SUSPECTS IN GAMING ROOM ROBBERIES
An inter-agency taskforce involving more than 90 police officers executed coordinated raids at 58 properties, in relation to a scourge of gaming room robberies in South Australia. Police report armed robberies at 26 gaming rooms in the State since the
PRESSURE INCREASING ON SHORT-STAY ACCOMMODATION
The national debate around short-term accommodation providers such as Airbnb heats up, with “comprehensive and effective regulations” proposed to protect licensed operators and jobs in Western Australia. The WA Parliamentary report into short stay accommodation has proposed laws that will
AIRLIE BEACH HOTEL CONQUERS DEBBIE
The windswept Airlie Beach Hotel is back down to earth and safely in new hands, after overcoming the ravages of Cyclone Debbie. Built 1968 on an 8,819sqm block just metres from the destination Whitsundays tourist beach, the Airlie Beach Hotel
