MERIVALE’S COOGEE DISASTER IN COURT
A dispute over the sale of Coogee Pavilion could see Merivale’s Justin Hemmes in court against the vendor, former Rothschild CEO David Kingston. An agreement in March last year saw the celebrity operator sign on to take over the former
LIGHT BRIGADE HITS MARKET RUNNING AMID BIG POTENTIAL
One of the best-known pubs in Sydney’s Paddington has hit the market, as development in the area and market conditions prove irresistible. Speaking with PubTIC, long-time operator of the Light Brigade Hotel, Dean Haritos, said the temptation to test the
UPG SEEKS CAPITAL FOR EXPANSION PLANS
The Urban Purveyor Group is planning “aggressive” growth likely to see initiatives such as the franchising of its popular Bavarian Bier Cafes. Late 2014 UPG appointed veteran Tom Pash as CEO, with founder John Szangolies assuming the role of executive
LEAGUE LEGEND SELLS GONG LOCAL
After 24 years of ownership, former rugby league great Craig Young has sold his Wollongong pub. Young played as prop-forward from 1977 to 1988 for the St George Dragons, which included two Premiership wins, including one as Captain at age
ROYAL EXCHANGE TO CHANGE HANDS
Windsor’s The Rex has hit the market as perhaps the best-value sale of the year to date. Offering potential highlighted by 15 indoor EGMs and “extensive outdoor area” on a generous block, the 20-year leasehold of the Royal Exchange Hotel
CROSS-COUNTRY COLLABORATION TAKES BEER BY FORCE
Two celebrated Australian brewers have recently joined forces for a cross of styles that embodies the pioneering spirit of craft beer. The collaboration of Sydney’s Australian Brewery head brewer Neal Cameron and Perth’s Feral Brewing head brewer Brendan Varis is
ED’S RANT: CAPITALISM OR COTTON WOOL – WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Like many people, I love a good stat. Whether it be something obscure such as Bill “Fire Down Below” Barkins’ insurmountable record of 6.24 cup adjustments per innings playing Major League Baseball, or comparatively innocuous ABS data showing Aussies are
A RETURN TO ARMS
Hot on the heels of his sale of the Newington Inn Hotel to Solotel, Tim Condon is preparing to bring an old hotel back to Balmain. [caption id="attachment_2312" align="alignright" width="325"] Tim Condon[/caption] Well versed in the art of Balmain, living
NATIONAL TRUST PUB TO GET OVERHAUL
One of Australia’s most significant live music venues has announced a temporary closure ahead of an extensive make-over to reinvigorate the National Trust-listed building. Built in 1878, the Esplanade Hotel – “The Espy” – is located overlooking Port Phillip Bay
COMPETITION HOT FOR BEST PUB FOOD
For the eighth big year, finalists have been announced for the “iconic taste of WA” as the public votes are tallied. The AHA WA, Tourism WA and Lion have backed another instalment of “WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition” with five
