ADGEMIS BANKRUPT AS PUBLIC GOES UNDER
Jon Adgemis has surrendered the game, filing for bankruptcy as he is said to owe billions, Deutsche Bank takes control of his last five pubs, and a showdown with the ATO loomed in Federal Court. The former KPMG banker had
PARKVIEW SEES DAWES’ GATEWAY INTO SYDNEY
Nathan Dawes’ Gateway Hotel Group has charged into Sydney, snapping up the Parkview Hotel ahead of its scheduled auction date. Image: Australian National University, Noel Butlin Archives Located in Sydney's burgeoning Alexandria corridor just south of the CBD, the hotel
VIBRANCY REFORMS BOOST OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Under the latest rounds of the Minns Labor Government vibrancy reforms, it will be easier for New South Wales venues to use their outdoor spaces and host live entertainment for their community events. The Vibrancy Reforms are an initiative to
UNIVERSAL GO MOKO FOR EXPANSION WEST
Universal Hotels has taken another step in its expansion plans with acquisition of the top-performing Moko Hotel in Eastwood, from veteran hotelier Paul Dirou. Opening late 2014 as a modern Korean restaurant with a hotel licence, Moko has evolved into
STUDY QUANTIFIES SOCIAL VALUE OF LOCAL PUBS
British pubs and publicans have been central to their local communities for centuries, providing a welcoming space that meets social needs and fosters strong community connections. Similarly, Australian pubs – especially in regional towns and suburbs – serve as important
WHEN THE LOCAL IS A LIFELINE
While the Australian Government recognises October as ‘Mental Health Month’, 10 October is officially recognised globally as World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the two objectives for World Mental Health Day are to raise awareness
QUANTACO LOOKS TO GROW WITH NEW CEO
Hospitality systems and software provider Quantaco is moving into its next phase of growth and development in its technology solutions with the appointment of Mark Brixton as CEO. Coming from a role as chief growth officer at business software developer
GAMING STAFFER AND PATRON ARRESTED OVER ARMED ROBBERY
Police have arrested a female employee and regular patron of the Sydney Junction Hotel over a brazen armed robbery earlier this month that netted tens of thousands of dollars. Around 3.40am, on Friday, 12 September workers at the Sydney Junction
PUB MANAGER CONVICTED OVER SEX CRIMES
A disgraced former manager of the Roebuck Bay Hotel in WA’s wild northwest has been convicted of a slew of sex crimes after abusing his position of power at the outback pub. 51-year-old Stewart Patrick Burchell, who ran the well-known
AVC RESTORES LOCAL QUEENSCLIFFE FAVOURITE
Australian Venue Co (AVC) has reopened local favourite The Esplanade Hotel in Victoria’s Queenscliffe after extensive renovations. Locals voted the 146-year-old pub return to its original name, following its previous stint as Queenscliffe Brewhouse. Officially opening Tuesday last week, Mitch