LAZARUS GOES TO THE BEACH
Merewether’s magnificent Beach Hotel has sold for the first time in its 120-year history as a freehold going concern to industry veteran Andrew Lazarus. The Beach Hotel is found on a large hilltop block with panoramic views of Merewether Beach,
SYDNEY’S LOCKOUT LAWS LOOSENED
The NSW Government has announced significant changes to Sydney’s controversial ‘lockout laws’ as its own figures show continued record low levels of violence in venues. After almost six years in the dark, the Berejiklian Government yesterday foretold that from 14
METCALFS LEAVING THE STATION
Long-term owner-operators Billy and Di Metcalf have listed their elegant Station Hotel Motel in Kurri Kurri, as they look to retirement. The large-format two-storey pub resides on the corner of Coronation Street and main drag Victoria Street. It offers public
HURLEY’S PLH FIGHTS FIRE SPECTRE
Wrapping up a tumultuous November, the Hurley Group’s Port Lincoln Hotel this week commemorated its role in the community’s fight to save the town from the ravages of bushfires. Extended dry conditions have charred landscapes across the country, including South
MAN CHARGED OVER DRINK SPIKED WITH GHB
A man that allegedly spiked a woman’s drink at a Newtown pub last Friday has faced court this week on a charge of administer poison, and been released on strict conditional bail. A 27-year-old woman with friends at the Town
LOCALS BAND TOGETHER FOR SINGO’S UNITY HALL
Singo’s Australian Pub Fund and Riversdale Group have sold off their last Sydney operation to a band of Balmain brothers, welcoming the Roddys back to prime Peninsula hospitality. Formed in 2010 by business identities John Singleton, Mark Carnegie and Geoff
AVC ROLLING OUT NEW ORDER AT TABLE SYSTEM
Australian Venue Co has announced the rollout of its new ‘order at the table’ system to enhance the customer experience and revenue across its national portfolio. The new system offers patrons the choice of ordering at their table, using their
THE DOLPHIN SYDNEY SPENDS WEEK IN BYRON
Sydney gastropub The Dolphin is currently having A Week In Byron – being its second collaboration with Byron Bay Brewery, bringing a special new brew and week-long celebration. The public bar in the acclaimed Surry Hills hotel is offering a
VICTORIAN LICENCES DUE FOR RENEWAL
The Victorian regulator has advised licensed venues in Victoria should be receiving licence renewal notices, which must be paid by the end of this year – regardless of when issued. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) says
WAUGH GOES LONG IN RICHMOND
RG McGees in growing Richmond has sold to prominent Sydney hotelier Ashton Waugh’s pub group Watering Hole Hotels, furthering the region’s surge of pub investment. The well-known Hotel came to market in August, as a cooperative arrangement between tenant Jason
