BELMORE AND UNANDERRA JOIN BIG HOTEL AUCTION DAY
In a stock-starved market where strong regional pubs are becoming the ‘new black’ – two more Sydney-satellite freeholds will soon test the waters at a group auction. Murphy Hotels is putting up the large-format Belmore Hotel, dominating Maitland’s main street.
HISTORIC MIRANI HOTEL LISTED BY VETERAN FAMILY
After 75 years in the family, Scott and Casey Cronin will soon bid a reluctant farewell to their historic Mirani Hotel. Mirani is a town in the heart of sugarcane country, a transport hub mid-way on the Mackay to Eungella
AGE2017 AT ICC SET TO STUN
Registration is now open for the largest gaming Expo in Australasia – as the AGE makes a triumphant return to Darling Harbour in August, at the amazing new ICC Convention and Exhibition complex. After three years at the temporary facility
DIXON GROUP COURTS PRIVATE EQUITY AS KKR LOOMS
After shelving its mooted IPO, Dixon Hospitality Group is rumoured to be in talks with private equity buyers – including KKR – the company that sank Keystone. Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has hinted at plans for an Initial Public Offering
THE ELI AND THE BLOCK TO TEMPT TASSY SPIRIT
High-profile pub ‘The Eli’ plus land package have come to market as the Apple Isle strides into its tourism boon and its builder owner needs a break. The large-format Elimatta Hotel sits on the banks of the Mersey River, adjacent
HISTORIC PICTON PUB TO MARKET FOLLOWING INSURANCE FAIL
UPDATE: Stonequarry Creek and Mother Nature have brought to market the historic George IV Inn at Picton, as the Maloneys set off to tackle their insurance woes. As reported in January, extreme weather on 5 June last year saw the
CAULIFLOWER HOTEL AND FORGOTTEN CASK LAUNCH BIG-TICKET MAI TAI COMPETITION
The team behind Sydney’s Cauliflower Hotel are again growing its legend, launching a Mai Tai competition for Australian drinks professionals and rum aficionados. Justin and Pippi Drew took over Waterloo’s Cauliflower in mid-2015, and dived straight into self-promotion with a
LION LONG-TIMER BUYS INTO GAME AT ROYAL HOTEL
After decades selling drinks to them, former Lion director Frank Arangio has slipped onto the other side of the bar, buying Wyong’s Royal Hotel for nearly $7 million. Continuing the flow of sales of NSW coastal hotels, Arangio bought the
FORMER ACCOUNTANT GIVING AWAY NSW PUB TO GROW ONLINE MEDICAL SERVICE
Accountant-turned-publican James Sneddon is looking to revolutionise the medical industry, once he finishes giving away his pub in the mother of all trade promotions. Sneddon began his working career on the books, before three years ago quitting accounting to pursue
PLATINUM GROUP UNVEIL FULL GOLD AT THE MONTY
Platinum Group has gone the full Monty – unveiling its ‘approachable yet refined’ new pub, the Montague Hotel, in Brisbane’s West End. Emerging from a doldrums office building on the corner of Montague Rd and Kurilpa St in the south
