$15m FOR BROOKVALE HOTEL SELL-OFF
The Kelly family’s plan to subdivide and sell off the rear of the Brookvale Hotel has resulted in a developer paying $15 million for the northern Sydney block. The Kelly’s own a number of hotels in Sydney, and several years
WHISKY GROWTH SEES JOHNNIE WALKER GREEN BACK ‘BY POPULAR DEMAND’
Four years after discontinuing global production, Diageo has listened to supplier and consumer feedback and is reintroducing its malt-based Johnnie Walker Green label. Produced from a blend of malt whiskies matured for a minimum of 15 years, and no grain-based
HUNT HOTELS SNAGS OPPORTUNITY IN HUNTER
Much lauded and super-fit hotelier Stephen Hunt has unveiled to PubTIC plans for his latest acquisition in one of NSW’s growth corridors. Located on a busy intersection of the New England Highway, on tourist route A43 out of Newcastle, the
NEW MUSIC SYSTEM TAPS TECHNOLOGY TREND TO ENGAGE PATRONS
In the rapidly changing technology landscape, entertainment provider Nightlife has launched a revolutionary new product that taps into consumer demands – and their favourite music. Following months of development with music-streaming leader Spotify, Nightlife has completed beta testing and is
BEER AND PUNK MUSIC COMING TO RESCUE THE MAN NEXT DOOR
The gypsy brewers of Camperdown are providing precious beer and support for screenings of an award-winning documentary garnering awareness for our downtrodden northern neighbours. Punks for West Papua was produced to document the plight of the natives of western Papua
THE BALLAD OF NED SMELLY AND THE GLENROWAN INN
Words by Mark Leonard, Seeing Things Productions Artwork by Lee Van Dam Ned Smelly - Australia's most unhygienic bushranger I tell a tale of days gone by, A tale that’s mostly true. And I won’t skip the stinky
SBS SHOWDOWN ON LOCKOUTS AS PUBLIC VOTES A RESOUNDING “NO!”
SBS will tomorrow night host a high-stakes debate on Sydney’s lockout laws between dissenting parties – as a massive survey reports an overwhelmingly No! from the public. Current affairs provocateur The Feed has lined up a panel to discuss the
RSA MARSHAL CONVICTED OF SHOCKING ATTACK ON PATRON
A Responsible Service of Alcohol marshal was convicted on Friday of a violent unprovoked attack on a patron at a Sydney pub. On the night of the first match of the 2015 State of Origin series, 27 May last year,
INDUSTRY FORUM HEARS FINANCE GURU WISDOM ON HOSPITALITY
Last Friday saw Doltone House house an insightful lunch for hospitality professionals with revered finance commentator, Ross Greenwood. Organised by rising industry publication The Drop, the event included a keynote address from [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignright" width="180"] Andrew Jolliffe, Ray White[/caption]
GERMAN BEER HALL PUB GROUP UNFOLDS HUGE PLANS
Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor