BAR ROOM CONFESSIONS: GUNNER GET ‘YA
The typical punter likely has little or no idea the kind of compromises, diplomacy and occasional cunning that can go into operating and staying in control of a licensed premise. I was recently reminded of a slippery situation working at
BEST IN BEER FOR THE YEAR: 2026
On Thursday night industry gathered to celebrate the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), recognising standout breweries, cideries and producers from around Australia and the world. The Trophy presentation dinner caps what is the largest annual beer competition
SECOND SAPPHIRE COAST SALE: MORUYA WATERFRONT
Agnew Group has doubled down on the Sapphire Coast, adding Moruya Waterfront Hotel to its stable. Moruya is a coastal town of around 5k residents, roughly 300 kilometres south of Sydney or 200 south-east of Canberra, straddling the fertile Moruya
HURLEY’S HOTEL PANORAMA SET TO REDEFINE ADELAIDE’S SOUTH
Hurley Group’s Hotel Panorama officially opened this week, kick-starting substantial economic value for South Australia’s tourism and hospitality industries. Creating over 150 ongoing roles across gaming, food and beverage, events and management, and accommodation, the development of the former TAFE
FIG ‘N FOX ON THE LOOSE
The Artesian-Politis partnership has opened its forecast ode to the British pub on the Gold Coast, welcoming guests into the Fig ‘n Fox. At the start of the year Nick Politis partnered with Artesian Hospitality to purchase a former microbrewery
SOLOTEL’S PORTFOLIO MAKEOVER FAREWELLS KINGS CROSS
The Solotel shake-up continues, seeing a buy and lease-back in the inner west, construction in the west and the statuesque Kings Cross Hotel sold to the Gravanis brothers’ Oscars Group. Built 1914, the towering six-level Federation style Hotel stands at
ROCKY’S HISTORIC CRITERION ON OFFER
Historic landmark Rockhampton pub the Criterion Hotel Motel is being sold by multi-generational owners the Turnbull family. Established in 1856 as the Bush Inn, it was the first hotel in the newly declared city of Rockhampton. In 1861 it was
L&GNSW ENERGISING REGIONAL HOSPITALITY
Venues in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales have been the latest to benefit from visits by Liquor & Gaming NSW’s (L&GNSW) Hospitality Concierge staff as part of its regional engagement strategy. The visits are designed to provide
SOLOTEL’S SHAKE-UP PUTS UP THREE SYDNEY PUBS
Solotel has announced further strategic changes to its portfolio, as three of its pubs in top tier precincts come to market at once. On offer is vacant possession on the freeholds of the Bank Hotel in Newtown, Sackville Hotel
PUBLICAN FACES TRIAL OVER GLOBE HOTEL FIRE
The trial has begun against a former publican accused of torching the historic Globe Hotel in Bombala, shortly after he nearly tripled the building’s insurance premium. Emergency services responded to a 000 call around 4:20 on the morning of 25
