FEROS GROUP CHEF SET TO REPRESENT OZ IN U.S. BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the
HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS
On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the
BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON
Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us,
MARKET SEES MELBA’S ON THE MARK
A Sydney publican is divesting his booming Surfer’s Paradise pub, as Queensland hotel assets greet a thirsty 2016 market. George Fleming has owned Melba’s on the Park for a number of years, and following its massive reinvigoration has determined to
LION BREWING UP NEXT CONSUMER FAVOURITES
Lion continues to drive opportunity in consumer insights, releasing new products and styles that tap the minds of Aussie beer drinkers. Last October Lion’s segment-leading James Squire brand launched its new Summer Ale – The Swindler – in venues nationally.
$500m NEW PUB FUND KICKS OFF WITH VAUXHALL
A group of investors including publican Andrew Lazarus and entrepreneur Stuart King have launched a new $500 million pub fund. News has emerged that the unlisted Bondi Asset Management (BAM) has begun its portfolio acquisition with Lazarus’ Vauxhall Inn, in
IRIS GROUP’S LANDMARK BONDI HOTEL SET FOR $17m MAKEOVER
One of the country’s busiest pub groups has revealed plans for a massive redevelopment of its “County Bondi” landmark. The Cock n Bull – aka the Grand Hotel – could see a medium-rise development in Iris’ trademark style, with retail,
SURFAIR’S UP AS SUNSHINE PROPERTY GROWTH CONTINUES
As the Sunshine State property market continues to heat up, the popular Surfair Beach Hotel is testing the waters. Like the other eastern States, Queensland is experiencing major development, particularly in areas that benefit from the booming tourism industry and
GABS HOTTEST 100 BEER LIST FOR 2016 SHOWS ‘EVOLVING’ TASTES
Australia Day saw the countdown of the iconic Triple J Hottest 100, and the 2016 instalment of the increasingly essential GABS Hottest 100 list of craft beers in Australia. The diverse list is a window into the ever-changing preferences of
GAMING EXPO ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST
The Gaming Technologies Association has announced dates for this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo, which is set to be yet again one of the world’s largest gaming technology events. Set to showcase over 200 exhibitors across 17,000+ square metres of the
