FAMILY-RUN REGIONAL PUB SELLS IN ‘SPIRITED’ AUCTION
After three decades, the Woodward family has parted with their “Green Roof” hotel. Located in the west Newcastle suburb of Hamilton, Woodey’s Hamilton “Green Roof” Hotel has sold at auction for around $3.6 million to local operator Russell Richardson. Built
MAY OFFLOADS CENTRAL TAVERN TO THOMAS’
Thomas Hotels has swooped on Ben May’s Central Tavern, bringing the Surry Hills pub into its local portfolio. George Thomas’ group already operates the Madison and GT’s Hotel on Devonshire Street, and has bought the Central across the road for
TOOHEYS HOPS INTO PALE ALE
Tooheys has released a pale ale, recognising the booming crafty category and giving a nod to its brewing heritage amid a “refreshed look” for the brand. In honour of the celebrated Tooheys brothers, John and James, Tooheys Darling Pale Ale
DRUNK DIES AS MANAGER EATS. PUB CLOSES
A pub in Birmingham, UK has lost its licence for “monumental failings” contributing to a patron’s death on 10 December last year. A special committee heard evidence that a man had become highly intoxicated after a long session drinking cider
AHA BRINGS BIKIE LAW REVISION FOR HOTELS
The much-anticipated latest round of anti-bikie laws is set to go before South Australia’s parliament – but not before being amended to reflect consideration for the hotel and hospitality industry. Attorney-general John Rau announced alterations to the proposed Bill that
57-YEAR BUILDER OPERATORS CALL LAST DRINKS
The baton has passed on a southern Sydney landmark pub, as its builders and six-decade operators “end an era”. The Durkin family built the Jannali Inn in 1958, and have run it ever since. The building includes retail space and
COUNCIL LEAPS TO SAVE “HISTORIC” BRISBANE HOTEL
An historic Brisbane pub has been spared the wrecking ball, with Council jumping in with a protection order. St Patrick’s College bought Shorncliffe’s Seaview Hotel last year, closing the pub business with plans to use parts of the property for
NINTH YEAR IN FESTIVAL STATE SHOWS PUBLIC THIRST FOR CRAFT
Back for its ninth big year – South Australia’s Beer & Cider Festival at the Arkaba Hotel continues to pioneer, in the home State of fine beverages. Originally started by a somewhat precocious marketing manager, as a spin-off of the
NATIONAL HOTEL COURT RULING OPENS DOOR AUSTRALIA-WIDE
<TEXT> A hotel in Western Australia has won a landmark Supreme Court battle that could bring a new level of accountability to liquor regulators around the country. Karl Bullers purchased the National Hotel in Fremantle as a ‘vision project’ and
AUSSIE START-UP TIPPED TO “DISRUPT” MOBILE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
As mobile phone technology continues to reinvent so many aspects of life, Australian start-up Clipp has attracted a large investment that will help take its innovation to the next level. The ASX-listed Mobile Embrace (MBE) has paid a little over
