GOVT WORKS TO BRING ON THE NIGHT
The NSW Government is joining the party in the night-time economy, furthering its Special Entertainment Precincts and releasing the inaugural State of the Night report to measure its impact for the first time. The new report provides the full picture
DELATITE HOTEL MANSFIELD ENTERS NEW ERA
The striking Delatite Hotel in Mansfield has been sold by long-time operators Dean and Gill Belle, capitalising on their dedication to hospitality. Set on a prominent 2,850sqm corner in town, in the heart of Victoria’s high country, the Hotel is
AVC TAPS AMERICANA TREND AT THE WHARF
Australian Venue Co’s (AVC) Wharf Hotel has partnered with Pepsi to bring the American football experience to Melbourne’s Yarra. The Wharf Hotel will be holding a tailgate party this weekend in preparation for the Super Bowl on Monday. Offering face
WALLACIA IN NEW OLD HANDS
Long time owners the Bartons have sold their handsome Wallacia Hotel in greater western Sydney to the Raffens, as they exit the game. Set on a commanding site on Mulgoa Road, the large-format Hotel was established in 1930. Boasting capacity
RESTAPLED ROYAL BENALLA HITS THE MARKET
The Royal Hotel in Benalla has come to market as a freehold going concern, as the freehold owner and tenant join combine for greater sale potential. Located in the heart of the idyllic town of around 15K residents, in north-eastern
MAROONS’ MUNSTER MAKES MOVE WITH THE MILTON
Cameron Munster, captain of the Queensland State of Origin Maroons, has made a move into hospitality, preparing to open a new pub in Brisbane’s well-known Caxton Street named The Milton. The Milton, expected to begin trading early March, will be
KULETO’S SOLD TO BE NEW NEWTOWN STONEWALL
Kuleto’s Hotel in Newtown has been revealed as the site for the next generation of world-renowned Sydney LGBTQ venue the Stonewall Hotel, after its sale for the first time in over four decades. The wedge-shaped three-storey pub is a
NORTHBRIDGE HOTEL CLOSED POST-McGIRR
Five years shy of a century ended last week when devotees of the Northbridge Hotel bid farewell as the property is set to be demolished to make way for a luxury residential tower. The classic red brick pub was built
IVY LICENSEES BANNED OVER INCIDENT REGISTER
ILGA has banned two former licensees of Merivale’s ivy in Sydney from the industry for failing to record multiple instances of severe intoxication in accordance with NSW liquor laws. An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) commencing 26 August
AVC PICKS UP FOUR SOLOTEL PUBS IN SYDNEY
Australian Venue Co has doubled its Sydney footprint, striking a deal for four pubs across Sydney from awarded operators Solotel. AVC is the second-largest pub group in Australia, with approaching 300 venues, located in every state. It will now take

