AHA VIC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025
The best of Victoria were front and centre as the industry honoured winners across 42 categories at the 2025 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. A cornucopia of hotels and industry influencers made up an audience of more than 1,200
COMISKEY GROUP UNVEILS DAKABIN TO COMMUNITY BUZZ
After years of anticipation, Queensland’s award-winning hospitality giant Comiskey Group today celebrates the opening of its eighth venue, the Dakabin Hotel, to a massive response. From 11:30am, the pub’s soon-to-be regulars began pouring in, ready to check out what the
THE WANG CHANGES HANDS
Southern Highlands stalwart the Burrawang Village Hotel has been sold to a local who plans to make it more of a food and beverage destination. Occupying a 3,000sqm lot on main drag Hoddle Street, the pub affectionately known by Burrawangans
HUMPHREY’S HOTEL IS TOGETHER AGAIN
Mitchell Waugh’s PHMG has executed a major transformation on its upmarket Humphrey’s Hotel, doubling its bar capacity and creating a distinct destination for sports fans. The elegant pub opened late 2023, occupying a full floor of the new One Hurstville
MONTE ALE HOUSE ON THE MARKET
The eclectic Monte Ale House of Slacks Creek is being sold by career publican Tom Scherf, offering opportunity for fresh eyes looking to south-east Queensland. Slacks Creek is found around 20 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD and is home
PROPERTY PURCHASE BAN A BOON FOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
A two-year ban on foreign property purchases began last month, potentially impacting the short-term rental market while benefiting hotels with accommodation. The ban, which took effect 1 April, is primarily a move to deter foreign land banking and ease pressures
FEROS PUTS UP PARC PAVILION
Cronulla welcomes a dynamic new hospitality addition with the arrival of the Feros Group’s Parc Pavilion, bringing four new and unique venues under one roof. The multi-venue precinct, with capacity for up to 850 people, is set to undergo a
NEW SOULS TAKE THE HEART OF NSW
The geographical heart of New South Wales is in new hands as owner-operator Tom Cutcliffe passes the Tottenham Hotel to investors. Built in 1931, the classic two-storey red brick pub features ornate parapets and a full wrap-around veranda, covering a
TOWNSVILLE TAVERN’S TRANSFORMATION – AND TIME TRAVEL
Townsville’s historic Oonoonba Hotel Motel is getting a glow-up, including a name change back to its original moniker. The 123-year-old pub was known as The Fairfield for its first sixty years and is returning to this name as the pub
OSCARS’ TRIPLE PLAY INTO SA
The family-owned Fahey Hotel Group has led the Gravanis brothers into South Australia, selling Oscars Group a portfolio of three thriving hotels. Already counting hospitality properties of all sizes and shapes, including Sydney entertainment landmark Luna Park, acquired late 2024,
