BEAUMONT TO AUCTION TOP BALMAIN PUB
Peter Beaumont’s Fernwood Group has put its Balmain landmark up for grabs, offering “development potential” to the hungry investor market. The 1885 Exchange Hotel is located on a 640 square metre corner block in the heart of uber-trendy Balmain. The
MEN JAILED OVER PUB FIGHT DEATH
After a drawn-out prosecution process and lengthy trial, two Tasmanian men have been convicted of changes stemming from a pub fight that resulted in another man’s death. Brothers David Blazely and Mitchell Dowling were drinking at the ALH’s Mowbray Hotel
ZAGAME PUTS $90M OF ALH FREEHOLDS UP FOR GRABS
Entrepreneur hotelier Bobby Zagame has put to market three freeholds – all leased to investor-favourite Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH). Zagame operates a portfolio of six pubs in Victoria and has various other interests including freehold investments in Queensland and
OSCARS LAUNCHES SYDNEY SUPER-PUB
Oscars Hotels has launched an amazing new hotel venue in Sydney’s south-west set to become a hub of entertainment and business. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="alignright" width="388"] L-R: Mario Gravanis, Mayor Frank Carbone, Bill Gravanis[/caption] Last night saw the gala opening of
YOUNG PEOPLE CHOOSING HEALTH OVER ALCOHOL: STUDY
A study by CAPR and FARE has found underage drinking has dropped sharply, with the success largely attributed to better health education. The study Understanding Recent Trends in Australian Alcohol Consumption drew from five waves of the National Drug Strategy
HIRING OVERSEAS WORKERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Samantha Mondon is director of A.I.M Professional Business Support Services. She spoke with PubTIC about the current employment climate – in particular, the ups and downs of overseas workers. We know how important it is to maintain the smooth
SUNBURY POLICE AND LICENSEES GET SMART ON VIOLENCE
Police in the Victorian region of Hume are working with licensed venues to tackle a spate of alcohol-related violence on the streets of Sunbury. The problems have centred around the Royal Hotel, situated in the centre of town on the
NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLUB TO GET EVEN MORE SOCIAL
Premier inner-west live music venue the Newtown Social Club is launching a new-look space to offer more social and less ‘sticky carpet’. The operators of Melbourne’s highly successful Northcote Social Club purchased the Sandringham Hotel from receivers in late 2012,
PUB LANDMARK TO OVERHAUL IN “VERY COMPETITIVE” PERTH
West Australian hotel industry stalwart Neil Randall is overhauling his beloved pub to “keep up with the trend” in the dynamic Perth hospitality market. The Paddo Ale House is a Perth institution and has been operated since 1987 by AHA
FRESH FACES FOR LMG BOARD
Leading alcohol cooperative Liquor Marketing Group has executed a refresh of its board, announcing three new non-executive directors to replace three retiring. Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) was established in 1977, and represents more than 1,400 independent operators in the highly
