GAMING EXPO REGISTRATION OPEN AS EXHIBITOR SPACE FILLS
Visitor registration is now open for the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) for 2019, promising more exhibitors and seminars as the big hospitality trade show celebrates three decades. The 2019 AGE will take place 13 - 15 August, at its home
ALH’S AUSTRAL HOTEL SELLS FOR $25m
Charter Hall has continued its confidence in the pub sector with another big acquisition, of the ALH-tenanted Austral Hotel in Mackay for a reported $25 million. Charter Hall began its investment in blue-chip pub assets in 2014, acquiring a $600
COOEE BRINGS PUBLICAN BACK
The only pub in St George’s Basin has sold, heralding a return by local operators David Kennerwell and Michael Lucas. The Cooee Hotel is central to the south coast town, owned by Philip Archer and operated by a tenant, leased
REVISION ‘LOOMS’ ON VALUES AND RENTS: FERRIER-HODGSON
Ferrier Hodgson has issued a warning that pub rents in some states are headed for a “revision” as changing environments and uncertain property prices continue. David Kidman, Ferrier Hodgson (F-H) director in South Australia, posted a review of the sector
REILLY CRUCIFIED OVER STAFF PAY GAFFE MUCK-RAKING
Inner west stalwart Ray Reilly is battling a tsunami of criticism of his group and himself, following a muck-raking article in News.com.au claiming “ongoing and systematic” wage theft from minimum wage workers. Monday’s story – sensationally headlined “Sydney pub empire
BIG NEWCASTLE SALES AS MIGRATION CONTINUES
Newcastle region continues its run of hot sales, with two transactions totalling a reported $20 million in the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern. The Belmont is a large-format hotel on a 3,753sqm prominent corner of the Pacific Highway and Hitchcock
VANDENBERG BEAUTY HEADS TO MARKET
Forbes’ historic Vandenberg Hotel in central western NSW has come to market, as its long-time owners look to exit the game. The pub is the oldest in the proud town of Forbes, which is around 400-kilometres’ west of Sydney, and
COUGHLAN LOOKS TO EXIT WITH PUB SALES
High-profile publican Paddy Coughlan has put his portfolio of two pubs to market, looking to focus on his push into producing Frank Strong’s alcoholic lemonade. Coughlan has enjoyed a rise to prominence in the industry, largely through his role creating
PALACE OF PRISCILLA – UP FOR GRABS
The iconic Palace Hotel of Broken Hill has come to market, boasting more sass and success than ever and Australia’s only full-time 2-up licence. The Palace is cultural centrepiece to the outback legend of Broken Hill, a leisurely 1,144 kilometres
EFFICIENT MARKETING FOR PUB GROUPS: WHATWORXS
Local Area Marketing gurus Ian Jackson and Dan Regan have launched WhatWorxs, bringing advanced automation to marketing activities for pub groups. WhatWorxs is a secure cloud-based portal that automates routine marketing activities. It allows a head office and multiple sites